Mechanical Engineer

LLNL•Livermore, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory is seeking a Mechanical Engineer for its Precision Systems & Manufacturing Group in the Material Engineering Division, within the Engineering Directorate. The role applies mechanical engineering principles to contribute to or lead projects supporting novel research and stockpile stewardship programs. Work includes designing and implementing hardware and mechatronic solutions, developing instrumentation and testing platforms, validating technology advances, and refining designs based on test data. Projects may require capabilities beyond commercially available technology, including adapting commercial tools or developing advanced tools, sensors, and fabrication methods. The engineer will also become familiar with program priorities and help develop proposals in support of future program objectives. Working under general direction, the engineer develops, implements, and qualifies hardware solutions of limited complexity for research and programmatic applications, including Volumetric Additive Manufacturing, robotic and mechatronic systems, and drone systems. The position involves creating hardware and integrating sensors and actuators for testing and validation; supporting fabrication through tooling design, procedure development, and assembly integration; generating and interpreting specifications and drawings; performing engineering calculations; analyzing test data; and communicating technical approaches, plans, and documentation to peers and program managers. The role requires full-time on-site presence. The position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Energy Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship. Selected external applicants must pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug test. Some duties may involve working in Limited Areas where personal and laboratory mobile or wireless devices are restricted.

Requirements

Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required for the clearance.
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and related experience.
Fundamental knowledge and previous experience in hardware integration and testing, including sensors, actuators, control systems, and/or data acquisition systems, and ability to apply these to new and existing processes or equipment.
Fundamental knowledge and previous experience in the design, analysis, and fabrication of mechanical components and/or assemblies.
Fundamental knowledge and previous experience in the design and implementation of Volumetric Additive Manufacturing systems.
Previous experience applying and integrating robotic and mechatronic systems.
Fundamental knowledge and previous experience in command and control of drone systems associated with data collection operations.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively, with effective organizational and interpersonal skills.
Verbal and written communication skills sufficient to collaborate effectively in a team and present and explain technical information.

Nice To Haves

Fundamental knowledge and previous experience selecting and implementing varied material systems for use in Additive Manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and qualify hardware solutions of limited complexity for research and programmatic applications, including Volumetric Additive Manufacturing, robotic and mechatronic systems, and drone systems.
Execute testing and validation plans involving mechanical hardware, sensors, actuators, and data acquisition equipment.
Provide engineering solutions for component fabrication, including tooling design, procedure development, and assembly integration.
Generate and interpret mechanical specifications and drawings.
Perform engineering calculations to support design, fabrication, and assembly operations.
Analyze and interpret test data to provide insight into test results.
Work independently under general direction and collaboratively as part of a team.
Present technical approaches, project plans, and documentation to peers and program managers.
Work with project leadership to establish clear design goals and constraints for solving design challenges.
Assist in developing proposals for future contributions to program objectives.
Perform other duties as assigned.