Mechanics of Materials Engineer – Active Clearance Required

LLNL•Livermore, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Join us and make YOUR mark on the World! Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) has turned bold ideas into world-changing impact advancing science and technology to strengthen U.S. security and promote global stability. Our mission spans four critical national security areas nuclear deterrence, threat preparedness, energy security, and multi-domain defense empowering teams to take on the toughest challenges of today and tomorrow. With a culture built on innovation and operational excellence, LLNL is a place where your expertise can make a real impact. We have an opening for a Materials Engineer in the Mechanics of Materials Group. The Mechanics of Materials Group provides mechanical testing services and subject matter expertise to a variety of internal and external customers and programs. You will perform mechanical behavior studies on structural materials and design hardware for tests and specialized processing of alloy components. The position may involve trials, tests, and experiments to support engineering, production, and R&D activities. It may also require the design, development, and implementation of innovative methodologies and hardware to acquire data or develop technologies. We are seeking a team player who is passionate about learning and teaching, can find creative solutions to moderately complex and complex problems, and contributes to the growth of our team. This position is within the Materials Engineering Division (MED) of the Engineering Directorate. This position requires full-time on-site presence due to the nature of the work. You will Apply comprehensive knowledge to projects with a broadly defined, moderately complex scope and with limited direction. Contribute to a variety of research and development efforts while making direct conceptual impacts. Collaborate with internal and external organizations to achieve objectives and goals. Participate in project planning, execution, and reporting for projects with a strong emphasis on mechanical behavior studies of materials, design and development activities, advanced manufacturing of materials, or other programmatic goals. Develop mechanical testing techniques and methods to measure the response of alloy components under complex loading conditions, including interacting with program scientists and engineers to understand technical requirements and providing oversight to engineering associates and technologists who perform mechanical tests. Contribute to the development and maintenance of new capabilities and procedures. Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

This position requires an active Department of Energy (DOE) Q-level clearance or an active Top Secret clearance issued by another U.S. government agency at the time of hire.
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field with a background in solid mechanics, or an equivalent combination of related education and experience in a technical or engineering field.
Comprehensive knowledge of, and experience working in, a mechanical testing environment with mastery of precision measurement tools.
Proficiency with complex electromechanical and hydraulically operated equipment, including calibration, setup, and test execution.
Proficiency with data acquisition and analysis, including programming experience.
Comprehensive knowledge of 3D computer-aided drafting (CAD) software (such as SolidWorks or Creo), FEM multiphysics simulations, and engineering stress analysis to evaluate complex loading conditions.
Broad experience with fixture and tooling design and diagnostic instrumentation for complex mechanical tests, such as strain measurement techniques, displacement sensors, force sensors, temperature sensors, digital image correlation, novel sensors, or related experience.
Broad experience with Design Reviews and Test Readiness Reviews.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field with a background in solid mechanics or equivalent combination of related education and experience in a technical or engineering field.
Working knowledge of ANSI Y14.5 Dimensioning and Tolerancing.
Working knowledge of metrology principles and uncertainty analysis.

Responsibilities

Apply comprehensive knowledge to projects with a broadly defined, moderately complex scope and with limited direction.
Contribute to a variety of research and development efforts while making direct conceptual impacts.
Collaborate with internal and external organizations to achieve objectives and goals.
Participate in project planning, execution, and reporting for projects with a strong emphasis on mechanical behavior studies of materials, design and development activities, advanced manufacturing of materials, or other programmatic goals.
Develop mechanical testing techniques and methods to measure the response of alloy components under complex loading conditions, including interacting with program scientists and engineers to understand technical requirements and providing oversight to engineering associates and technologists who perform mechanical tests.
Contribute to the development and maintenance of new capabilities and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.