Electrical Engineer- Generalist, NIF&PS

Company Description

Join 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 dedicated to fostering a culture that values individuals, talents, partnerships, ideas, experiences, and different perspectives, recognizing their importance to the continued success of the Laboratory’s mission.

Pay Range

$117,180 - $178,392 Annually

$117,180 - $148,608 Annually for the SES.1 level

$140,700 - $178,392 Annually for the SES.2 level

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting; pay will not be below any applicable local minimum wage.  An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.

Job Description

We have multiple openings for Generalist Electrical Engineers. This work will take place within the National Ignition Facility & Photon Science (NIF&PS) Directorate, home to the world’s most energetic laser.  It is an exciting time to join the team that achieved fusion ignition in December 2022, a historic moment in science, opening up new physics regimes and setting the stage for new fusion energy possibilities.

You will work on projects and provide technical expertise involving electrical and electromechanical systems with integrated electrical, optical, and mechanical components, novel laser diagnostics, large-scale laser beam path mechanics, positioners for precision laser components, and laser system support hardware.  In addition, you will provide engineering solutions for a variety of projects ranging from development of the next generation laser systems to upgrades to the current systems and will be involved throughout the product development life cycle, starting with concept initiation and requirements gathering and continuing to implementation, testing, and installation of the system. These positions are in the Laser Systems Engineering and Operations (LSEO) Division, 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

• Operate under general direction with limited responsibility, adhere to established procedures, and use fundamental knowledge and standard techniques to solve problems and contribute to project milestone completion.
• Participate in the design and engineering of current and next-generation laser and electrical/electromechanical systems, support equipment, and components,  by contributing to the development of conceptual designs, and performing supporting analysis in accordance with derived requirements.
• Collaborate and support team members in the detailed design process, component part fabrication, and unit assembly for systems of limited complexity.
• Participate and collaborate with team members in the design and characterization of machine subsystems, prototype testing and diagnostics, assessing tolerance stack-ups, formulating error budgets, and applying measured error compensation systems.
• Participate in the development and execution of test plans for prototype components and systems and assist in ensuring robust performance and reliability by providing recommendations and solutions to problems of limited complexity.
• Contribute to the analysis for components and participate in providing supporting safety and engineering documentation to ensure compliance with process requirements and operational excellence.
• Present technical findings and participate in engineering design reviews to drive project success.
• Author technical documents and prepare and deliver clear, concise technical presentations.
• Participate in the development and implementation of solutions to commissions, maintenance, and calibration procedures for well-defined subsystems, including providing support in analyzing, summarizing, and presenting data results.
• Generate detailed plans, schedules, and budgets for project activities of limited complexity, while using standard techniques and established procedures, to support efficient project execution.
• Collaborate closely with team members to ensure the successful integration and proper functioning of commissioned systems. 
• Perform other duti