Control Systems Hardware Engineer

LLNL•Livermore, CA

32d•Onsite

About The Position

We have multiple openings for a Control Systems Hardware Engineer . You will provide engineering solutions for developing, implementing, and maintaining control systems hardware in the National Ignition Facility (NIF), the world’s highest energy pulsed laser system responsible for recent LLNL’s fusion breakthrough. With over 60,000 control points distributed throughout the facility, many of NIF’s subsystems have control technologies at their core. You will contribute to the engineering design and development of new hardware and for system upgrades to continually improve system performance and reliability. This position is in the Laser Systems Engineering and Operations (LSEO) Division, within the Engineering Directorate. In this role, you will Work under general direction and follow established procedures to contribute to project and organizational objectives in support of National Ignition Facility control systems.

Requirements

Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. DOE Q level security clearance which requires U.S. citizenship.
Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering discipline related to electronics, electrical engineering, controls, or a related technical field, or the equivalent combination of education and related experience.
Fundamental knowledge and practical experience in one or more of the following areas: Motion control using open and closed loop feedback with DC and/or AC motors. Industrial analog and digital circuit implementation for controls or instrumentation hardware. Integration of embedded hardware into systems, preferably in high EMI environments. Analog and discrete instrumentation such as sensors, actuators, and controllers. Data acquisition and basic signal conditioning or processing.
Basic understanding and application of documentation standards, including drawings, procedures, statements of work, and test plans, with the ability to follow established formats and practices.
Experience using standard electronic measurement and diagnostic tools, such as oscilloscopes and TDRs, to support testing and troubleshooting activities.
Experience working as a member of a multidisciplinary team, including collaborating with scientists, engineers, technicians, and designers.
Experience supporting control systems during some portion of the engineering lifecycle, such as assembly, integration, testing, or maintenance.
Sufficient verbal and written communication skills to collaborate effectively in a team environment and to present and explain technical information on assigned tasks.

Nice To Haves

Experience in industrial production environments (e.g. food & beverage, automotive, electronics, pharmaceuticals).
Hands-on experience with PLC/research hardware programming and troubleshooting (e.g. Allen-Bradley ControlLogix/Compact Logix, National Instruments).
Experience with HMI/SCADA configuration and support (e.g. FactoryTalk View, Ignition, LabView)

Responsibilities

Provide controls and embedded systems hardware solutions that support the definition, design, documentation, assembly, fielding, and maintenance of National Ignition Facility control systems. This includes precise motion control for optical alignment, laser diagnostics, industrial controls, among other types of control technologies.
Contribute to daily activities by providing engineering support for deployment, activation, commissioning, troubleshooting, and maintenance of control system hardware of limited complexity, using standard techniques and methodologies.
Assist in developing and maintaining system requirement specifications and control system designs with guidance from senior engineers, ensuring they are consistent with project goals and established standards.
Help minimize project risks by participating in formal and informal design reviews, providing input on technical issues, and implementing feedback from more experienced staff.
Maintain close communication with scientists, engineers, technicians, and designers to support effective collaboration, provide status on assigned tasks, and facilitate end user communication within the scope of assigned work.
Perform other duties as assigned.