Mechanical/Optical Engineer Jobs

Company Description

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Are you interested in joining some of the brightest talent in the world to strengthen the United States’ security? Come join Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) where our employees apply their expertise to create solutions for BIG ideas that make our world a better place.

We are committed to a diverse and equitable workforce with an inclusive culture that values and celebrates the diversity of our people, talents, ideas, experiences, and perspectives. This is important for continued success of the Laboratory’s mission.

Pay Range

$103,290 - $139,128 Annually for the SES.1 level

$123,960 - $166,992 Annually for the SES.2 level

Please note that the pay range information is a general guideline only. Many factors are taken into consideration when setting starting pay including education, experience, the external labor market, and internal equity.

We have an opening for a Mechanical/Optical Engineer with an emphasis in experimental testing for the Flight Test Group. You will be responsible for characterizing optical system designs, interfacing with mechanical efforts, documentation, and programming for data processing. Scope of work involves parallel tasks with broadly defined priorities. This position is in the Defense Technologies Engineering Division (DTED), supporting the Weapons and Complex Integration (WCI) Principal Directorate.

This position will be filled at either level based on knowledge and related experience as assessed by the hiring team. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if hired at the higher level.

In this role you will

• Develop and write code analysis procedures for image processing.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Specify optical components; identify and resolve moderately complex optical issues.
• Interpret optical designs for mechanical engineering efforts.
• Apply experimental data for mission data processing.
• Contribute to the fulfillment of technical projects and organizational objectives and functions as a member of a multidisciplinary team of optical engineers and CAD designers.
• Run tests and compile statistical characterization of optical components and systems.

Additional job responsibilities, at the SES.2 level

• Provide timely and effective status for multiple projects in parallel.
• Perform optical systems design and engineering.
• Develop and refine test procedures and diagnostics for optical test setups.

Qualifications

• Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance which requires U.S. Citizenship.
• Ability to interpret optical and mechanical specifications. Experience working with or educational training understanding optical systems.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Physics, or related field, or the equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• Understanding of thermodynamics, radiation, and spectral analysis.
• Sufficient verbal and written communication skills necessary to effectively collaborate in a team environment and present and explain technical information.
• Experience working in a team environment with project deadlines.
• Experience writing image analysis software in MATLAB or Python.

Additional qualifications at the SES.2 level

• Proficient verbal and written communication skills necessary to effectively collaborate in a team environment and present and explain technical information.
• Experience gathering and compiling data for technical reporting or publication.

Qualifications We Desire

• Experience with Creo Parametric or equivalent CAD/modeling software (Solidworks, Rhino).
• Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Physics, or related field.
• Experience with Code V or equivalent optical design software (ZEMAX, FRED, OSLO).
• Understanding of colorimetry, spectrophotometry, blackbody radiation, and spectral calibration techniques.
• Comprehensive knowledge of optical design principles and engineering.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Position Information

This is a Career Indefinite position, open to Lab employees and external candidates.

Why Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory?

• 401(k)
• Employee engagement - visit https://www.llnl.gov/diversity/employee-engagement
• Our core beliefs - visit https://www.llnl.gov/diversity/our-values
• Relocation Assistance
• Flexible Benefits Package
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accountability (IDEA) - visit https://www.llnl.gov/diversity
• Flexible schedules (*depending on project needs)

Security Clearance

This position requires a Department of Energy (DOE) Q-level clearance. If you are selected, we will initiate a Federal background investigation to determine if you meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information or matter. Also, all L or Q cleared employees are subject to random drug testing. Q-level clearance requires U.S. citizenship.

Pre-Employment Drug Test

External applicant(s) selected for this position must pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug test. This includes testing for use of marijuana as Federal Law applies to us as a Federal Contractor.

Pre-Placement Medical Exam

A job related pre-placement medical examination may be required.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer that is committed to providing all with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, protected veteran status, age, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.

We invite you to review the Equal Employment Opportunity posters which include EEO is the Law and Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision.

Reasonable Accommodation

Our goal is to create an accessible and inclusive experience for all candidates applying and interviewing at the Laboratory. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please use our online form to submit a request.

California Privacy Notice

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