Engineering Design Associate

LLNL•Livermore, CA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) is seeking an Engineering Design Associate to support new and ongoing experiments and facilities for various programs at LLNL’s Site 200 and Site 300. This role provides advanced design and drafting support, including electronic and mechanical design, and drawing and data management of complex control/diagnostic systems and sub-systems. The position is within the Defense Technologies Engineering Division (DTED)/Weapon Technologies and Engineering (WTE) Program, supporting the Strategic Deterrence (SD) Principal Directorate. This role requires full-time on-site presence. The position can be filled at either the 334.1 or 339.2 level, with additional responsibilities assigned at the higher level.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Technology or related field, or the equivalent combination of education and related experience.
Significant experience with the application of nuclear weapons technical business practices and product definition.
Advanced design skills and knowledge of ASME Y14.5 Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing and its applications, standard drafting practices, and manufacturing processes.
Advanced written and verbal communication, feedback, and presentation skills necessary to represent the Division and Program at meetings, briefings, and committee activities both internal and external to the Laboratory and interact with people at all levels.
Experience in formal design reviews and technical presentations.
Experience using PTC Creo and Windchill Product Lifecycle Management software.
Extensive experience in projecting complete design cycle function time for multi-disciplined projects and making independent fundamental decisions regarding variable technical problems, and ability to meet project requirements and deadlines.
Extensive experience in the application of highly advanced ASME Y14.5 concepts in defining unusual geometrical requirements and in applying advanced drafting practices and fabrication techniques.
Highly advanced knowledge of additive and subtractive manufacturing processes, welding and leak detection methods, material selection for design and manufacture, mechanics of materials, Finite Element Analysis using CREO Simulate, Engineering Design and Safety Standards.

Nice To Haves

Extensive experience using advanced PTC Creo design modules, including Cabling, Sheetmetal, Surfacing, Rendering, Animation and Mechanism.
Experience using CREO Schematics for parametric harness design.
Experience using Enterprise Lifecycle Management (ELM) software.
Experience in design of weapon systems, components, and related diagnostic and testing equipment.

Responsibilities

Provide advanced Mechanical or Electro-Mechanical drafting and design support to lead designers, engineering, scientific, and technical staff utilizing knowledge of CAD tools where design parameters and specifications have been established.
Perform advanced calculations to support technical work using standard engineering formulas.
Exercise independent judgment and discretion in pursuit of division and program technical and administrative mission.
Provide innovative conceptual engineering design and development proposals by preparing or directing initial layouts and checking form, fit, and function.
Direct the design of apparatus, equipment, assemblies, facilities, utilities, and systems by interpreting and translating design concepts and layouts for the solution of complex and variable technical problems.
Participate in the definition of functional requirements, solve complex technical and resource problems, and evaluate alternative design concepts consistent with schedule, cost, and material limitations.
Provide technical leadership of the engineering design process and ensure the quality of the drawings produced along with adherence to standards.
Maintain close working relationships with group leaders and program management to ensure timely, cost effective execution of supportive design/drafting services.
Develop, prepare, present, and participate in required design reviews, reports, procedures, and other communications in support of technical and administrative assignments.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Provide highly advanced technical expertise in the areas of applied engineering technology including planning, design, fabrication, project support, testing, and evaluation where the qualitative and quantitative complexity of the project assignment demands original and innovative problem solutions.
Collaborate on mechanical and/or electrical design solutions and modifications with high level technical personnel and senior engineering staff at the division and department level management or equivalent.
Exercise a high degree of independent judgment and discretion in directing and guiding engineering personnel and Division staff to fulfill programmatic design assignments.