Electrical Engineer - Active Clearance Required

LLNL•Livermore, CA

2d•$121,830 - $185,544•Onsite

About The Position

We have an opening for an exceptional Electrical Engineer to work on projects in support of programs in radiofrequency systems, pulsed power systems, and microelectronics. You will be an integral part of a multi-disciplinary team supporting a project utilizing unique, high-powered microwave sources. This will include providing technical support to characterization and effects testing on various electronic targets. This position is in the Materials Engineering Division (MED) of the Engineering Directorate. This position requires full-time on-site presence due to the nature of the work. This position will be filled at either level based on knowledge and related experience as assessed by the hiring team. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if hired at the higher level.

Requirements

This position requires an active Department of Energy (DOE) Q-level clearance or active Top Secret clearance issued by another U.S. government agency at the time of hire.
Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, physics, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
Fundamental knowledge of, and experience with, laboratory instrumentation such as oscilloscopes, power supplies, network analyzers, waveform generators and electrical diagnostics.
Fundamental knowledge of, and experience with, engineering software tools (PSPICE or similar, Altium PCB layout tools or similar) and scientific computing languages (Python, MATLAB, Mathematica or similar).
Aptitude for (and interest in) mastering new fields of engineering and physics.
Ability to effectively handle multiple tasks, projects, and priorities.
Ability to travel as necessary to fulfill project and program responsibilities.
Sufficient verbal and written communication skills necessary to effectively collaborate, present, and explain technical information in a multi-disciplinary team environment.
Comprehensive knowledge in the domains of electrical engineering, microwave RF or related fields involving integration of instruments in high power RF interference environments.
Significant experience applying comprehensive technical knowledge and methodologies to guide the successful completion of technical projects, serving as a technical contact, mentoring and/or leading junior staff members.
Proficient verbal and written communication skills necessary to effectively collaborate in a team environment and present and explain complex technical information and provide advice to management.

Nice To Haves

Experience building systems robust to high power RF interference.
Significant knowledge of Electromagnetic Interference (EMI)/ Radio Frequency Interference (RFI) and grounding and shielding of electrical systems.
Experience writing safety documentation for complex experiments.

Responsibilities

Perform hands-on work in a laboratory setting to test and collect data from electromagnetic devices and components, including high voltage and current pulsed power systems, under general direction and oversight from senior engineering and scientific staff.
Perform and document analyses of test results using engineering software tools and communicate findings to senior engineering and scientific staff.
Writing control software for pulsed power and Radio Frequency (RF) systems.
Design electrical circuits and electromagnetic devices using engineering software, including (but not limited to) SPICE-based circuit solvers and printed circuit board design and layout tools.
Work cooperatively within a multi-disciplinary team to contribute to the fulfillment of program objectives.
Using well defined guidelines, adhere to the highest standards of personnel safety and facility oversight while participating in the execution of high-value, high-consequence demonstrations and experiments.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Under minimal direction, apply advanced knowledge in the domains of complex electrical engineering, microwave RF or related fields leading to engineering solutions.
Contribute to the fulfillment of project and organizational goals, acting as a point of contact, mentoring and leading junior staff, sharing relevant knowledge, providing formal guidance and recommendations to project leadership.