Pulsed Power Experimentalist

LLNL•Livermore, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory has multiple openings for a Solid State Pulsed Power (SSPP) Engineer in the National Security Engineering Division within the Engineering Directorate. The role supports operation of solid state pulsers for ASD Scorpius, integration of SSPP with other ASD subsystems, and system commissioning. The employee will operate hardware, become familiar with associated controls software, and may produce system documentation while working with ASD controls teams to ensure reliable and safe equipment operation. The position requires full-time onsite presence and will be filled at either the SES.1 or SES.2 level based on knowledge and relevant experience. A DOE Q-level security clearance is required. At the ITS (Integrated Test Stand) in North Las Vegas, the employee will collaborate with cross-institutional teams to commission the SSPP subsystem and integrate it with other subsystems. The role includes operating SSPP according to operating procedures and test plans; testing, troubleshooting, analyzing, and qualifying systems, software, and firmware; documenting designs and system changes under configuration management; participating in code and design reviews; and supporting engineering tests, data analysis, and reports. All work must comply with ES&H, security, and business practice requirements and policies. At the SES.2 level, the employee will also develop conceptual solutions to moderately complex and complex problems using established or innovative methods, participate in the software development lifecycle to develop and maintain applications, and provide guidance or informal mentoring to computer engineers and technicians.

Requirements

Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required for the clearance.
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Applied Physics, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
Fundamental knowledge and experience in at least one of the following: embedded controls, data acquisition and computer interfacing; software for data acquisition and analysis; distributed control systems; EPICS software; LabVIEW; or operation of pulsed power systems or accelerators.
Experience with systems and software engineering processes for generating requirements and design documents, configuration control, and preparing test plans and user documentation.
Experience working effectively in a dynamic, multidisciplinary team with scientists, engineers, technologists, technicians, and designers.
Familiarity with electrical troubleshooting tools such as oscilloscopes and multimeters.
Verbal and written communication skills sufficient to collaborate with a team and present and explain technical information.
At SES.2, a master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
At SES.2, comprehensive knowledge or certification in at least one of the listed areas: embedded controls, data acquisition and computer interfacing; software for data acquisition and analysis; distributed control systems; EPICS software; or LabVIEW.
At SES.2, comprehensive experience with object-oriented or data-flow programming design and languages, such as C++, Java, C#, or LabVIEW, and software programming in configuration management environments.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with cross-institutional team members to commission the SSPP subsystem and integrate it with other subsystems at the ITS in North Las Vegas.
Operate the SSPP system according to operating procedures and test plan documents as the SSPP subject-matter expert.
Contribute to testing, troubleshooting, analyzing, and qualifying systems, software, and firmware.
Debug and troubleshoot hardware and software subsystems of limited complexity independently or with engineering staff.
Document designs and implement system changes under configuration management.
Participate in formal and informal code and design reviews.
Maintain effective working relationships with programmatic and project teams to support teamwork and end-user communication.
Participate in engineering testing operations, data analysis, and report writing.
Perform assignments in accordance with ES&H, security, and business practice requirements and policies.
Perform other duties as assigned.
At SES.2, provide conceptual solutions to moderately complex and complex issues using established or innovative techniques and methods.
At SES.2, participate in the software development lifecycle to assist with developing, enhancing, and maintaining applications.
At SES.2, provide guidance and/or informal mentoring to computer engineers and technicians.