What are the responsibilities and job description for the NNSS Mechanical Engineer (Nevada - Las Vegas) position at LLNL?
Job Description
We have an opening for a Mechanical Engineer to participate in new and ongoing projects at the Nevada National Security Site (NNSS). You will contribute to the design, deployment, fabrication and assembly of various nuclear weapon components; surveillance of nuclear stockpile components; and engineering testing for evaluation and maintenance of the enduring and future nuclear weapon stockpile at several facilities in the United States, primarily supporting the work at the Device Assembly Facility (DAF) in Nevada. You will interface with colleagues at other National Laboratories and Production Agencies, National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), and Department of Defense (DoD) and their contractors. This position is in the Defense Technologies Engineering Division (DTED), within the Engineering Directorate and primary job responsibility will occur at the NNSS. DTED provides support to Strategic Deterrence (SD) Programs.
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
- Work under general direction to derive engineering requirements, develop conceptual designs, and perform supporting analyses of mechanical systems, test prototypes, and associated diagnostics.
- Collaborative with team members to provide input on deliverables and to regularly communicate the status and projected delivery date to ensure quality results are provided in accordance with established deadlines. Participate in oversight of the detail design process, component part fabrication, and unit assembly.
- Prepare supporting safety and engineering documentation and participate in engineering design reviews.
- Participate in engineering testing operations, analyze results, and write reports.
- Generate detailed plans, schedules, and budgets for project activities.
- Work independently as well as a part of a multidisciplinary team and contribute to the completion of project / program milestones.
- Solve problems of limited complexity using standard techniques and methodologies, while also adhering to defined practices and procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Additional job responsibilities, at the SES.2 level
Qualifications
Additional qualifications at the SES.2 level
Qualifications We Desire
Additional Information
LI-Hybrid
Position Information
This is a Career Indefinite position, open to Lab employees and external candidates.
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Security Clearance
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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.
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Pre-Placement Medical Exam
A job related pre-placement medical examination may be required.
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