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W87-1 Modification Program Joint Test Assembly (JTA) Team Mechatronics Engineer - Active Security Cl

Livermore, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$146K/yr - $223K/yr

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) is seeking Mechatronics Engineers to join the W87-1 Modernization Program Joint Test Assembly (JTA) team. The role involves collaborating with mechanical and electrical engineers to design and optimize instrumentation for nuclear explosive packages, ensuring accurate data measurement and system integration.

Publishing

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Collaborate with team members to support and contribute to the design, development, and delivery of assigned components

Participate in defining requirements, performing schedule and resource planning, and identifying and managing risks

Work in conjunction with team members to lead the characterization and qualification of a unique sensor package within the JTA NEP, including validating conceptual design with reliable, repeatable measurement accuracy and precision

Define production acceptance requirements, and interface with Production Agency (PA) partners to integrate their concerns and constraints and resolve issues

Utilize comprehensive engineering knowledge and understanding of product realization processes to generate, release, and mature design definition

Perform independent technical tasks to provide solutions for a diverse range of moderate to complex issues that require the creative use of established or innovative methods

Select methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria to obtain results based on analysis of multiple, largely identifiable factors

Travel occasionally to support programmatic deliverables

Perform other duties as assigned

Utilize advanced level engineering knowledge and significant experience to resolve complex technical and programmatic issues, employing a high level of application and development of technical concepts and techniques

Produce advanced conceptual and detail designs in support of on-going projects that require in-depth analysis and collaborate in the related development of innovative methods or technology

Coordinate project interfaces and deployment by interacting with other organizations internal and external to the Laboratory and representing the organization as the primary technical contact on tasks and projects

Lead and/or provide guidance and technical direction to multidisciplinary project teams in a growing, dynamic environment

Support the development, methods, resource needs, priorities, progress, and completion of project and organizational goals, providing recommendations and advice to project leadership as necessary

Qualification

Mechatronics EngineeringEngineering Hardware DesignNuclear Warhead EngineeringProduct Realization ProcessesProject ManagementCommunication SkillsLeadership SkillsCollaboration Skills

Required

This position requires an active Department of Energy (DOE) Q-level clearance or active Top-Secret clearance issued by another U.S. government agency at the time of hire

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field, or the equivalent combination of education and related experience

Comprehensive knowledge of and previous experience and proficiency with engineering hardware design, fabrication, or testing processes

Demonstrated ability to successfully perform independent work with limited direction, respond to changing urgencies, and keep management informed, while meeting schedule and deliverables for multiple concurrent projects with a range of priorities

Proficient verbal and written communication skills necessary to effectively collaborate in a team environment, with proven ability to present and explain technical information, concepts, and ideas in a clear and coherent manner

Ability to travel