Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory · 6 hours ago
Control Systems Hardware Engineer
Livermore, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$146K/yr - $223K/yrLawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) is dedicated to advancing science and technology for national security. The Control Systems Hardware Engineer will develop, implement, and maintain control systems hardware for the National Ignition Facility, focusing on engineering design and system upgrades to enhance performance and reliability.
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Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Work under limited direction with moderate responsibility, use comprehensive knowledge, and exercise independent judgment to determine methods and recommend improvements within established frameworks to contribute to the fulfillment of project and organizational goals
Provide industrial controls and embedded systems hardware solutions that contribute to the definition, design, documentation, assembly, fielding, and maintenance of National Ignition Facility control systems. This includes hardware supporting precise motion control for optical alignment, laser diagnostics, utility systems, and other systems throughout the facility
Contribute to daily activities by providing engineering support for deployment, activation, commissioning, troubleshooting, and maintenance of moderately complex to complex control system hardware
Refine and maintain the system requirement specifications and control system design to meet project goals
Assist in minimizing project risks by participating in formal and informal design reviews and providing input on technical issues
Maintain a close interface with the various programmatic and project elements to provide regular status reviews, ensure effective teamwork and compliance with programmatic requirements, and facilitate end-user communication
Determine, analyze, maintain, and present metrics for system reliability and performance used to drive investments in system improvements
May provide guidance and informal mentoring to less experienced team members
Perform other duties as assigned
Function independently with minimal direction, taking significant responsibility and using advanced knowledge and judgment to establish objectives, prioritize parallel tasks, allocate resources, and collaborate in the development of innovative methods/technology to guide the completion of projects and contribute to the development of organizational goals
Resolve complex technical and programmatic issues by applying and contributing to the development of high-level technical concepts and techniques
Interface and coordinate with multidisciplinary associates beyond the local work group, representing the organization as the primary technical contact and defining broad requirements for NIF control system hardware
Guide formal and informal design reviews and team efforts, providing technical direction in conducting the design of complex control systems hardware
Employ project management skills to achieve required system performance while also managing shared resources/procurements to enhance hardware control system operations
Develop documentation that will be used as a basis for the long-term maintenance and operation of systems deployed in a 30-year facility
Qualification
Required
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance which requires U.S. citizenship
Bachelor's degree in an Engineering discipline related to electronics, electrical engineering, controls, or the equivalent combination of education and related experience
Comprehensive knowledge of and previous experience and proficiency in one or multiple of the following areas: Design of industrial Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) based control systems, including design of control panels or enclosures, selection of appropriate PLC controllers and modules based on system requirements and devices, and specification of connections with sensors, devices, and other computing systems
Motion control using open and closed-loop feedback with DC and AC motors
Industrial analog and digital circuit design for incorporation into controls/instrumentation hardware, including design of embedded hardware such as microcontrollers, FPGAs, etc
Design and specification of industrial computer systems such as VME, VPX, and PC/104
Integration of moderately complex to complex embedded hardware into systems in a high EMI environment
Analog and discrete instrumentation (sensors, actuators, controllers)
Data acquisition and signal processing/conditioning
Broad experience reading, interpreting, and generating design documents including drawings, procedures, statements of work and test plans
Experience using electronic measurement diagnostics - including oscilloscopes and TDRs – to troubleshoot issues that arise during commissioning and operation of control systems
Experience working as a member of a multidisciplinary team, which includes working with scientists, engineers, technicians, and designers
Experience supporting control systems throughout the full engineering lifecycle, including design, commissioning, and operational maintenance
Proficient verbal and written communication skills necessary to effectively collaborate in a team environment and to present and explain technical information
Advanced level knowledge of and significant experience in the design of complex control systems hardware architectures
Experience mentoring others, leading small teams in a technical environment, coordinating efforts with other groups, and ensuring compatibility with interdependent systems
Demonstrated project management skills necessary to manage controls scope of a complex project and achieve system requirements within allotted schedule, while planning for future enhancements and creating strong process documentation
Significant experience defining scope from often not well defined and/or rapidly changing requirements, including demonstrated ability and flexibility in reprioritizing and changing programmatic direction depending on emergent needs
Preferred
Familiarity with communication protocols (Ethernet/IP, Profinet, Modbus TCP/RTU, etc.)
Familiarity with electrical CAD tools (AutoCAD or similar)
Experience or working knowledge of relevant codes and standards (NFPA 70/NEC, NFPA 79, UL 508A)
Benefits
Flexible Benefits Package
401(k)
Relocation Assistance
Education Reimbursement Program
Flexible schedules (•depending on project needs)
Company
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, a national security laboratory, provides transformational solutions to national security challenges.
Founded in 1952
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$11.4MKey Investors
ARPA-EUS Department of EnergyDARPA
2023-11-21Grant
2023-08-14Grant
2022-09-19Grant
Leadership Team
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Greg Herweg
Chief Technology Officer
D
David Shaughnessy
Deputy Chief Financial Officer
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