Mechanical Engineer

LLNL•Livermore, CA

4d•$121,830 - $154,500•Onsite

About The Position

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory is hiring a Mechanical Engineer for its Precision Systems & Manufacturing Group in the Material Engineering Division (MED), within the Engineering Directorate. The role applies mechanical engineering principles to projects ranging from novel research initiatives to stockpile stewardship programs. Work includes designing and implementing hardware and mechatronic solutions, developing and executing instrumentation and testing platforms, validating technology advances, and iterating designs based on test data. The engineer will learn program priorities and help develop proposals that advance program objectives. Some projects require capabilities beyond commercially available technology and may involve modifying commercial tools or developing advanced tools, sensors, and fabrication methods. The engineer will work under general direction to 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. The position requires full-time on-site presence. It is a Career Indefinite position open to Lab employees and external candidates, and requires the ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship.

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 experience in hardware integration and testing, including sensors, actuators, control systems, and/or data acquisition systems, with the ability to apply them to new and existing processes or equipment.
Fundamental knowledge and experience in the design, analysis, and fabrication of mechanical components and/or assemblies.
Fundamental knowledge and experience in the design and implementation of Volumetric Additive Manufacturing systems.
Experience applying and integrating robotic and mechatronic systems.
Fundamental knowledge and 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 in a team environment and present and explain technical information.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and qualify unique 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 by creating mechanical hardware, integrating sensors and actuators, and using data acquisition equipment.
Provide engineering solutions for component fabrication, including tooling design, procedure development, and assembly integration.
Generate and interpret mechanical specifications and mechanical drawings.
Perform engineering calculations supporting 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 design challenges.
Assist with proposals for future contributions to program objectives.
Perform other duties as assigned.