Metrology Engineer

LLNL•Livermore, CA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) is seeking a Metrology Engineer to join the Weapon Technologies and Engineering (WTE) Program. This role involves contributing to processes and providing guidance to support the WTE Program in meeting requirements related to Weapon-Related Measurement & Test Equipment (WM&TE) under NAP 401.1A. The engineer will interface with Defense Technologies Engineering Division (DTED) / Weapon Technologies and Engineering (WTE) personnel to ensure consistent application of requirements and represent the WTE WM&TE program internally and externally at reviews and audits. This position is in the Office of Laboratory Oversight – Mission Assurance (MA) department. A hybrid schedule may be offered after a probationary period, with specifics varying based on organizational needs. The position can be filled at either a SES.2 or SES.3 level, with additional responsibilities assigned at the higher level.

Requirements

Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance which requires U.S. citizenship.
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Precision Engineering, or related technical area or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
Broad experience in the application of Uncertainty Analysis (UA), functional verification, and error budgeting, with a proven applicability for new and existing processes and equipment.
Broad experience assessing internal calibration programs, traceability conformance, uncertainty of measurement including test uncertainty ratios to determine adequacy of calibration.
Experience reviewing and validating WM&TE equipment suitability, instructions, range and accuracy analysis.
Broad knowledge of metrology principles and technologies as well as their application.
Broad engineering knowledge associated with inspection operations and significant experience interpreting specifications and mechanical drawings.
Experience with an understanding and/or application related to one or more of the following: National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), ISO/IEC 17025, and ANSI/ASME standards and their application related to WM&TE.
Experience assuming responsibility with minimal instruction and supervision; exercising sound judgment and high-consequence decision making to solve moderately complex problems in a multi-tasked environment.
Experience working independently and collaboratively as part of a team with effective organizational and interpersonal skills.
Experience with mechanical inspection, technical measuring devices and calibration of M&TE assets.
Proficient verbal and written communication skills necessary to effectively collaborate in a team environment to present and explain technical information and provide advice to management and guidance to team members.
Experience effectively working in small, multi-disciplinary teams with experience interacting and collaborating with all levels of technical staff, managers, vendors, and external contacts.
Experience with computers, i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and database management (used to manage M&TE assets and related documents).
Advanced knowledge in Precision Engineering with advanced experience in the design and evaluation of precision machines, systems, and processes to ensure the accuracy of the repeatable measured output (SES.3 level).
Significant experience with a solid understanding and/or application specifically related to one or more of the following: National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), ISO/IEC 17025, and ANSI/ASME standards and their application related to WM&TE and advanced experience in the application of Uncertainty Analysis (UA), functional verification, and error budgeting, with a proven applicability for new and existing processes and equipment (SES.3 level).
Experience with general fabrication processes and operations including mechanical inspection, technical measuring devices and calibration of M&TE assets (SES.3 level).
Advanced communication, facilitation, collaboration and interpersonal skills necessary to effectively present, explain, influence, and advise senior management and/or external sponsors (SES.3 level).

Nice To Haves

Experience developing relationships and building long-term collaborations with internal members of the team and/or external sponsors.
Broad knowledge of LLNL programmatic needs and applications.
Strong knowledge of SD work scope and/or programmatic elements.
Ability to maintain a metrology program in accordance with federal level contractual requirements in the implementation for program and enterprise compliance.

Responsibilities

Provide support and coordination to WTE’s Weapon Measurement & Test Equipment (WM&TE) Program, including coordination with the institutional metrology initiative, WTE Program, Livermore Field Office (LFO), and NNSA/HQ.
Offer technical expertise to resolve M&TE challenges such as Uncertainty Analysis (UA), functional verifications, and calibration coversheet certificates to bridge gaps between calibration vendors and contractual requirements.
Collaborate with the WTE Quality Assurance Manager on WM&TE effectiveness reviews and internal self-assessments to ensure weapons-related critical measuring & test equipment requirements are met in preparation for external audits; assist in developing corrective action plans.
Maintain working relationships and interface regularly with the NNSA’s Primary Standards Laboratory (PSL) for auditing oversight.
Ensure the WM&TE database is frequently updated with the current status of metrology assets and related documentation.
Contribute to the development, maintenance, and provision of quarterly metrics to the Institutional Metrology Program manager & WTE QA manager, associated with in-calibration and out-of-calibration assets.
Assist in ensuring inactive and/or out-of-calibration assets are tagged out-of-service until recalibration or destruction is realized and the WM&TE database reflects the current status.
Collaborate across LLNL with program personnel, facility managers, technical contacts, and scientists to leverage technical and quality interactions, including external contacts.
Present technical approaches, project updates, and documentation to peers and program managers.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Make independent decisions using sound judgment to resolve multi-project and program requirements through negotiation (SES.3 level).
Support external audits and serve as the technical point of contact during audit activities (SES.3 level).
Develop and/or contribute to research and development proposals (SES.3 level).
Participate in external metrology audits and reviews within the NSE, as invited (SES.3 level).