Electrical Engineer

Company: Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Location: Livermore
Posted on: February 14, 2021

Job Description:

Job DescriptionWe have multiple openings for Electrical Engineers to participate in new and ongoing projects in the area of National Defense. You will have technical responsibility for a range of duties including design, development, fabrication, integration, testing and fielding of both analog and digital electrical systems. You will function as an individual contributor with general guidance as a member of a project team. These positions are in the Defense Technologies Engineering Division (DTED), within the Engineering Directorate.These positions 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 conceptual designs of electrical systems, test prototypes, and associated diagnostics.* Provide engineering solutions to a variety of projects in one or more of the following technical areas: analog and digital circuit design, process control systems, pulsed power and electromagnetics, diagnostics and sensor development, electro-optic systems, data acquisition systems and tester development, and facility electrical equipment and infrastructure.* Contribute to the detailed design process, component part fabrication, and unit assembly.* Generate detailed plans, schedules, and budgets for project activities.* Learn and support NNSA, institutional, and other quality assurance requirements and processes for state-of-health surveillance of the nuclear stockpile.* Prepare supporting safety and engineering documentation and participate in engineering design reviews.* Participate in engineering testing operations, analyze results, and write reports. * Interface with other organizations internal and external to the Laboratory to complete various LLNL projects.* Perform other duties as assigned.Additional Job Responsibilities, At The SES.2 Level* Test prototypes and associated diagnostics.* Work independently and with teams to solve moderately complex problems that require analysis and creative use of established techniques and methods.Qualifications* Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field, or the equivalent combination of education and related experience.* Fundamental knowledge of electrical engineering concepts related to design, assembly, calibration, and testing of analog and digital electrical systems.* Knowledge of one or more of the following: process control systems, microcontroller hardware and software, programmable logic controller (PLC) coding, LabVIEW programming, analog design, electro-optics systems, capacitive discharge units (CDUs), telemetry systems, casting technologies, furnace operations, inductive power supplies, and the National Electric Code (NEC).* Experience with sensor integration, calibration, and signal analysis techniques.* Knowledge of SPICE or similar circuit simulation software.* Experience following structured operating procedures.* Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.* Sufficient verbal and written communication skills necessary to interact with a multidisciplinary research team, author technical and scientific reports and papers, document analyses, and deliver scientific presentations.* Ability to travel.Additional Qualifications At The SES.2 Level* Experience in reading and interpreting mechanical, optical, and electrical specifications using drawings, datasheets, and procedure manuals.* Experience in conducting experiments of electrical configuration and settings, and the advanced application of timing and data acquisition systems and comprehensive knowledge of conceptual designs of electrical systems.* Proficient verbal and written communication skills necessary to effectively collaborate in a team environment and present and explain technical information.Qualifications We Desire* Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field, or the equivalent combination of education and related experience.* Knowledge of digital logic design using field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs) in VHSIC Hardware Description Language (VHDL).* Knowledge of electro-static discharge (ESD) controls and protection.Additional InformationWhy Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory?* Included in 2020 Best Places to Work by Glassdoor!* Work for a premier innovative national Laboratory* Comprehensive Benefits Package* Flexible schedules (*depending on project needs)* Collaborative, creative, inclusive, and fun team environmentLearn more about our company, selection process, position types and security clearances by visiting our Career site.Security ClearanceLLNL is a Department of Energy (DOE) and National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) Laboratory. Most positions will require a DOE L or Q clearance (please reference Security Clearance requirement). 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. In addition, all L or Q cleared employees are subject to random drug testing. An L or Q clearance requires U.S. citizenship. If you hold multiple citizenships (U.S. and another country), you may be required to renounce your non-U.S. citizenship before a DOE L or Q clearance will be processed/granted. For additional information please see DOE Order 472.2.Equal Employment OpportunityLLNL is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer that values and hires a diverse workforce. 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.If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please submit a request via our online form.California Privacy NoticeThe 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.Company DescriptionJoin us and make YOUR mark on the World!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 looking for individuals that demonstrate an understanding of working in partnership with team peers, who engage, advocate, and contribute to building an inclusive culture, and provide expertise to solve challenging problems.

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