LIDSS Flight Test - Optics Operations Specialist – Active Security Clearance Required

LLNL•Livermore, CA

12h•Onsite

About The Position

We have multiple openings for Optics Operations Specialist supporting the LLNL Independent Diagnostic Scoring System (LIDSS) program. LIDSS provides unique diagnostic, data analysis and scoring capabilities for NNSA and DoD weapons sustainment, modernization, and development programs through advanced analysis of flight test data. In this role you will support new and on-going activities in support of the weapon system surveillance and flight test operations. These positions are in the Defense Technologies Engineering Division (DTED) and supporting the Weapon Technologies and Engineering (WTE) Program, within the Strategic Deterrence (SD) Principal Directorate. These positions 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. You will Support setup, test, and collect data from a fleet of high-speed cameras in the field. Support 4-8 flight test missions per year. Each mission will require 1-5 weeks of domestic or international travel. Travel can include supporting missions at sea on a ship for up to 30 days. Collaborate with analysts, mission engineers, and the LIDSS flight test director to create optics plans for fielding optics equipment on missions. Create and implement test procedures to validate optics equipment. Develop optics planning tools to improve our process. Maintain clear and concise communication path between the optics team and mission stakeholders. Provide photo and video documentation of all mission activities. Perform other duties as assigned. Additional job responsibilities, at the TSS.2 level Present optics plans to sponsors and other stakeholders outside of the LIDSS team. Perform data reduction activities post mission and deliver basic analysis results to meet time-critical sponsor deliverables. Run systems tests and trouble shoot electronics on LIDSS rafts. Spearhead new technologies to improve the quality of our data and operations. Collaborate with team members to design and procure equipment to support cameras and other diagnostics.

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 photography, optics, electronics or related technical field or the equivalent combination of education and related experience.
Optics and photography knowledge on topics such as resolution, focal length, field of view, depth of field, calibration, characterization, imaging sensors, frame rate, filters, image editing, video editing.
Effective written and verbal communication skills and ability to participate in engineering testing operations and design reviews, analysis of results, writing of reports, and creation of effective presentations.
Ability to travel for long periods of time and operate in desolate environments.
Experience developing and realizing conceptual designs of mechanical/electronic systems, testing prototypes, and associated diagnostics.
Experience in conducting design reviews, engineering testing operations, or quality assessments.
Experience using Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premier, Adobe Illustrator, Matlab, Python, Excel, Word, PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge and experience in nuclear weapons program stockpile systems, components, classified materials, experimental data, and related diagnostic and testing equipment.
Experience with photography and video production.
Ability to work in team environment with a diverse range of technical skill sets.

Responsibilities

Support setup, test, and collect data from a fleet of high-speed cameras in the field.
Support 4-8 flight test missions per year.
Collaborate with analysts, mission engineers, and the LIDSS flight test director to create optics plans for fielding optics equipment on missions.
Create and implement test procedures to validate optics equipment.
Develop optics planning tools to improve our process.
Maintain clear and concise communication path between the optics team and mission stakeholders.
Provide photo and video documentation of all mission activities.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Present optics plans to sponsors and other stakeholders outside of the LIDSS team.
Perform data reduction activities post mission and deliver basic analysis results to meet time-critical sponsor deliverables.
Run systems tests and trouble shoot electronics on LIDSS rafts.
Spearhead new technologies to improve the quality of our data and operations.
Collaborate with team members to design and procure equipment to support cameras and other diagnostics.