Weapon System Engineer

LLNL•Livermore, CA

18h•Hybrid

About The Position

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory has multiple openings for Weapon System Engineers supporting cross-functional engineering activities for the Laboratory’s nuclear weapon stockpile operations mission. The role supports warhead component development and production, system and subsystem performance assessment, response to non-conformance conditions, and production agency qualification activities needed to meet program milestones and national deterrence requirements. Engineers work with multidisciplinary teams to evaluate component-, subassembly-, and system-level designs for assured safety, performance, and reliability. The positions are in the Defense Technologies Engineering Division (DTED), within the Engineering Directorate, supporting Strategic Deterrence Programs. Depending on assignment, a hybrid schedule may be available, with work from home up to one day per week. The position may be filled at SES.2 or SES.3 based on knowledge and related experience; SES.3 includes additional leadership and technical responsibilities. This is a career-indefinite position open to Lab employees and external candidates.

Requirements

Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. Department of Energy Q-level security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required for the clearance.
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field, or an equivalent combination of education and related experience.
Familiarity with and fundamental knowledge and experience in systems engineering principles and engineering drawings, including interpretation of specifications and mechanical drawings with Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T).
Fundamental knowledge of and operational experience with engineering testing processes, and demonstrated ability to conduct data analyses.
Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, software, sensors, manufacturing, materials, and test systems.
Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate in multidisciplinary teams and present and explain technical information.
Ability to travel.
For SES.3: advanced knowledge and understanding of hardware design, fabrication, or testing processes.
For SES.3: advanced knowledge of Systems Engineering principles.
For SES.3: experience with system performance modeling, trade studies, failure analysis, uncertainty assessment, and risk management.
For SES.3: experience preparing and conducting technical, design, and project reviews, and completing related documentation, action-item tracking, and reporting.

Nice To Haves

Active DOE Q-level clearance or active Top Secret clearance issued by another U.S. government agency at the time of hire.
Master’s degree in Engineering or a related field.
Ability to interpret specifications and mechanical drawings using advanced GD&T, and experience performing tolerance stack-up analysis.
Experience with formal production definition releases, configuration management, and Product Lifecycle Management systems.
Experience working in the NNSA’s nuclear weapons program.
Working knowledge of NNSA’s Defense Programs Business Process Systems.

Responsibilities

Apply engineering knowledge and experience to resolve moderate to complex technical and programmatic issues.
Support system performance modeling, trade studies, failure analysis, uncertainty assessment, and risk management.
Lead engineering test planning, data analysis, functional evaluation, qualification, and verification efforts; collaborate on analysis of results and preparation of technical reports.
Review and support producibility, manufacturability, and surveillance process issues, and provide solutions to operational problems.
Participate in formal and informal engineering technical reviews, multi-site meetings, and program reviews.
At SES.3, lead formal and informal engineering technical reviews, multi-site meetings, and program reviews.
At SES.3, provide technical expertise in materials science and mechanical and electromechanical design to solve significantly complex challenges.
At SES.3, establish comprehensive component-, subsystem-, and system-level lifecycle plans.
At SES.3, coordinate multidisciplinary contributors and resolve subsystem and organizational interface issues through guidance and technical direction.
At SES.3, provide guidance and/or formal mentoring to less experienced team members.
Perform other duties as assigned.