Senior NNSS Mechanical Engineer (Nevada - Las Vegas)

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory • College Park, MD

287d • $114,912 - $256,824

About The Position

We have an opening for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to participate in new and ongoing projects at the Nevada National Security Site (NNSS). You will lead the design, deployment, fabrication and assembly of various nuclear weapon components; surveillance of nuclear stockpile components; and engineering testing for evaluation and maintenance of the enduring and future nuclear weapon stockpile at several facilities in the United States, primarily supporting the work at the Device Assembly Facility (DAF) in Nevada. You will interface with colleagues at other National Laboratories and Production Agencies, National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), and Department of Defense (DoD) and their contractors. This position is in the Defense Technologies Engineering Division (DTED), within the Engineering Directorate and primary job responsibility will occur at the NNSS. DTED provides support to Strategic Deterrence (SD) Programs.

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 related field, or the equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• Advanced knowledge of and significant experience with one or more of the following: engineering hardware design, systems engineering, manufacturing techniques, testing processes, FEA structural analysis.
• Advanced working knowledge of and/or significant experience with design principles, material properties, and manufacturing methods.
• Significant experience working effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment and/or project planning, scheduling, professional service estimates, and adherence to completion dates.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage small and multi-disciplinary teams.
• Significant experience using standard project management practices.
• Experience developing and implementing solutions to complex problems, including applying technical best practices, theories, concepts, and techniques.
• Desire to work on National Security projects related to nuclear weapons and flexibility to work in different technical areas.
• Advanced verbal and written communication skills to collaborate effectively in a team environment and present and explain technical information.
• Ability to travel up to 50% time between Las Vegas, NV and Livermore, CA, or other DOE complex sites, as needed.
• Ability to secure and maintain certification in the Human Reliability Program (HRP), which includes polygraph examination, physical and psychological assessment, and random drug and alcohol testing.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced knowledge of systems engineering principles and practices and their application.
• Advance knowledge of materials, equipment, or technologies associated with production of mechanical hardware, electronics, additive manufacturing, and QA/QC documentation skills.
• Advanced knowledge and experience in nuclear weapons program stockpile systems, components, classified materials, experimental data, and related diagnostic and testing equipment.
• Advanced knowledge of nuclear facility operation, including a basic understanding of safety bases documentation.
• Significant experience working in an environment with stringent safety and security practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise in engineering requirements, develop conceptual designs, and perform supporting analyses of complex mechanical systems, test prototypes, and associated diagnostics.
• Lead and/or provide guidance and technical direction to multidisciplinary project teams in a growing, dynamic environment.
• Lead team members in the execution of the detail design process, component part fabrication, and unit assembly.
• Provide expertise for engineering relevant subjects and provide technical guidance in development of solutions to complex problems that may not be well defined.
• Produce safety and engineering documentation, lead in engineering design reviews, and collaborate in the development of innovative methods and technology.
• Produce advanced conceptual and detail designs in support of on-going projects.
• Lead engineering testing operations, analyze results, and write reports.
• Prepare, present, and explain written and verbal presentations of technical work, including providing advice to management.
• Oversee detailed plans, schedules, and budgets for project activities, focusing on defining, developing, and deploying critical components consistent with schedule and budget constraints.
• Maintain and ensure quality standards for deliverables, leveraging team members' skills to successfully complete complex projects.
• Coordinate project interfaces and deployment, including interfacing with other organizations internal and external to the Laboratory.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Flexible Benefits Package
• 401(k)
• Relocation Assistance
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Flexible schedules (*depending on project needs)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree