Nondestructive Evaluation Engineer

LLNL•Livermore, CA

19h•Onsite

About The Position

We have an opening for a Nondestructive Evaluation Engineer. You will work under the guidance of staff members to perform optical and other NDE measurements, analyze experiments and document results. This work will directly enable fabrication processes required for development of materials, including actinides, components and assemblies that support LLNL programs. This position is in the Materials Engineering Division (MED) which is part of the Engineering Directorate. This is a fixed-term position with a duration of one (1) year. This position requires full-time on-site presence due to the nature of the work. This position 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 asssigned if hired at the higher level.

Requirements

Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance which requires U.S. citizenship.
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field, or the equivalent combination of education and related experience.
Fundamental knowledge and experience in optical characterization of structures, demonstrated by coursework, training, and/or work experience.
Fundamental knowledge and experience conducting experiments related to the optical characterization of materials and structures, in static or dynamic states.
Sufficient verbal and written communication skills necessary to effectively collaborate in a team environment, document analyses and prepare, present and explain technical information and publications.
Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field, or the equivalent combination of education and related experience.
Comprehensive knowledge and experience with several materials and structural characterization techniques.
Proficient verbal and written communication skills necessary to effectively collaborate in a team environment and present and explain technical information.
Strong interpersonal skills with an emphasis on developing relationships and building long term collaborations with internal and/or external sponsors.

Responsibilities

Work under general direction of staff materials engineers in areas including quantitative structural and mechanical characterization, to inform manufacturing process development and resolve process problems for components and assemblies.
Conduct, analyze, and present data from experiments to develop and improve the understanding of materials, components and assemblies.
Create solutions to problems involving the measurement of structural and mechanical properties of materials, components and assemblies by reviewing scientific and technical literature and published experimental techniques.
Collaborate with scientists, engineers, and technicians to accomplish research goals.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Provide guidance and/or informal mentoring to less experienced personnel.
Solve moderately complex to complex technical issues related to nondestructive testing.
Develop and present research and development proposals.
Work under limited direction - planning, writing and executing NDE test protocols.