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Mechanical Technologists/Sr. Mechanical Technologist - LIDSS

LLNL
Livermore, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/18/2025 CLOSED ON 4/17/2025

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Job Description

We have an opening for a Mechanical Technologists / Sr. Mechanical Technologist to support the LIDSS Product Development Group. The group is —a fast-paced, cross-disciplinary team that specializes in rapid development of reliable flight test data-collection assets. Your focus will primarily be supporting the group’s drone capability, but you will also support other projects within the group as needed. Your daily work will be conducted in-person at LLNL’s Livermore site. This position is in the Defense Technologies Engineering Division (DTED) / Weapon Technologies and Engineering (WTE) Program, supporting the Strategic Deterrence (SD) 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 you are selected at the higher level.

In this role you will

  • Design, fabricate, assemble, disassemble, upgrade, and retrofit moderately complex electro-mechanical components and systems, using work control process and procedure requirements.
  • Provide general technical support to engineering, scientific, and technical staff in deploying and operating the Livermore Independent Diagnostic Scoring System (LIDSS) in various locations around the world.
  • Participate in indoor & outdoor drone-related experiments and flight tests. Conduct setup, preflight, and calibration procedures, and assist in the collection of experimental data.
  • Provide operations, maintenance, design, fabrication, assembly support, and produce & maintain systems documentation and experimental records.
  • Operate mechanical diagnostic equipment, maintain area controls, assist with mechanical diagnostic calibration and alignment, test prior to experiment execution, and perform data recovery after experiment execution.
  • Apply intermediate knowledge of materials and manufacturing processes in solving mechanical problems.
  • Perform facility related and technical functions such as maintenance, testing, upgrades to equipment control, etc.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional job responsibilities, at the 533.3 level

  • Provide advanced technical assembly and disassembly support of complex systems.
  • Design, fabricate, assemble, and disassemble complex mechanical components and systems including planning and selecting materials, equipment, and methods, and setting appropriate priorities.
  • Assist in developing test parameters, comprehensive troubleshooting and testing materials, components, or systems, interpreting standards, identifying problems, and providing solutions.
  • May develop and author procedures, manuals, and qualifications, and / or plan, organize, and lead projects of limited scope.
  • Qualifications

  • Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance which requires U.S. Citizenship.
  • Associate degree in Engineering Technology or related technical field; or a technology related certificate or diploma with related work experience and related course work; or equivalent combination of education and experience in a technical or engineering field that includes mechanical training.
  • Experience working independently under general supervision to solve a variety of moderately complex technical problems in completion of work assignments.
  • Experience with mechanical diagnostic equipment, maintaining area controls, assisting with mechanical diagnostic calibration and alignment, testing prior to experiment execution, and performing data recovery after experiment execution.
  • Experience in mechanical fabrication and assembly, and demonstrated intermediate skills and understanding of relevant technologies and processes.
  • Effective written and verbal communication and presentation skills and ability to work constructively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
  • Ability to complete and maintain qualification certifications / criteria as required by the position.
  • Ability to lift 50 lbs. in a safe and controlled manner.
  • Ability to become medically qualified to wear respiratory and other protective equipment and perform moderate work effort while wearing respirators.
  • Ability to travel up to two weeks several times per year, and up to four weeks twice per year in tropical climate conditions (travel may include significant time aboard a ship at sea).
  • Additional qualifications at the 533.3 level

  • Experience working with high level precision component assemblies with tight tolerances.
  • Advanced level technical skills and demonstrated knowledge, understanding, and application of engineering principles to solve complex problems using established guidelines, techniques, and procedures.
  • Demonstrated ability to read and follow complex assembly procedures, engineering notes, sketches, and engineering drawings.
  • Effective interpersonal skills and experience providing effective feedback.
  • Qualifications We Desire

  • Experience assembling professional drones and / or related electro-mechanical systems.
  • High-level knowledge of multirotor drone function, primary components, and operations.
  • Experience with small-scale electronics fabrication and assembly including soldering.
  • Experience designing 3D printed parts and maintaining 3D printing equipment (FDM).
  • Experience working with commercial vendors for production of mechanical parts.
  • Experience fulfilling Work Control process and procedure requirements.
  • Experience working with machine tools.
  • Experience working with CREO CAD system.
  • Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) standards.
  • Additional Information

    LI-Hybrid

    Position Information

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

    Why Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory?

  • Included in 2024 Best Places to Work by Glassdoor!
  • Flexible  Benefits Package
  • 401(k)
  • Relocation Assistance
  • Education Reimbursement Program
  • Flexible schedules (
  • depending on project needs)
  • Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accountability (IDEA) - visit  https : / / www.llnl.gov / diversity
  • Our core beliefs - visit  https : / / www.llnl.gov / diversity / our-values
  • Employee engagement - visit  https : / / www.llnl.gov / diversity / employee-engagement
  • 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.

    Wireless and Medical Devices

    Per the Department of Energy (DOE), Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory must meet certain restrictions with the use and / or possession of mobile devices in Limited Areas. Depending on your job duties, you may be required to work in a Limited Area where you are not permitted to have a personal and / or laboratory mobile device in your possession.  This includes, but not limited to cell phones, tablets, fitness devices, wireless headphones, and other Bluetooth / wireless enabled devices.

    If you use a medical device, which pairs with a mobile device, you must still follow the rules concerning the mobile device in individual sections within Limited Areas.  Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities require separate approval. Hearing aids without wireless capabilities or wireless that has been disabled are allowed in Limited Areas, Secure Space and Transit / Buffer Space within buildings.

    Pre-Placement Medical Exam

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

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    Please be aware of recruitment scams where people or entities are misusing the name of Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) to post fake job advertisements. LLNL never extends an offer without a personal interview and will never charge a fee for joining our company. All current job openings are displayed on the Career Page under “Find Your Job” of our website. If you have encountered a job posting or have been approached with a job offer that you suspect may be fraudulent, we strongly recommend you do not respond.

    To learn more about recruitment scams :   https : / / www.llnl.gov / sites / www / files / 2023-05 / LLNL-Job-Fraud-Statement-Updated-4.26.23.pdf

    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.

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    The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) grants privacy rights to all California residents. The law also entitles job applicants, employees, and non-employee workers to be notified of what personal information LLNL collects and for what purpose. The Employee Privacy Notice can be accessed here .

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