Engineering Technical Associate - Kinetic Technologies

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

$120,510 - $178,464 Annually

$120,510 - $147,564 Annually for  the 337.1 Level

$145,740 - $178,464 Annually for the 339.2 Level

This is the lowest to highest salary in good faith 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 an opening for an Engineering Technical Associate to support the Kinetic Technologies (KT) team. You will contribute to new and on-going experiments at LLNL’s Livermore Site, Site 300, and other locations within the Nuclear Weapons Enterprise (NWE) complex. Primary work activities are conducted in the B131 High Bay. The selected candidate will work in a team environment to execute experiments involving conventional weapons and energetic materials. You will work independently, occasionally leading technical teams, to solve and implement original solutions ranging from complex to highly complex technical problems associated with electronic/mechanical systems. The selected candidate will make frequent decisions using a high degree of independent discretion and judgment in design concepts and system improvements. The selected candidate may have technical lead authority and responsibilities. This position is in the Defense Technologies Engineering Division (DTED) within the Engineering Directorate, supporting operations within the Strategic Deterrence (SD) organization.

This position requires full-time on-site presence due to the nature of the work.

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

• Collaborate with scientists and engineers on experimental needs and fielded test systems and instrumentation.
• Apply innovative technical expertise to the design, development, documentation, evaluation, operation, maintenance, and modification of complex engineering electronic/mechanical systems, while frequently making decisions using independent discretion and judgment in design concepts and system improvements.
• Utilize advanced level technical expertise and complex data analysis, interpretation, and critical thinking skills to provide support to engineering, scientific, and technical staff while planning, conducting, and leading multiple projects and experiments in support of Kinetic Technologies program mission at Livermore Site 300 and other NWE sites.
• Independently lead the troubleshooting of complex electronic/mechanical technical problems, offering and implementing original solutions, modifying guidelines and techniques, developing and documenting test, troubleshooting, maintenance, and operational procedures, providing oversight, and reporting results to upper management.
• Participate in and lead the execution of complex operations and maintenance strategies, supporting small to large scale experiments by monitoring and guiding team efforts, organizing process flow, and maintaining task schedules.
• Organize, analyze, develop, communicate, and present data and test results, identifying problems, providing and recommending solutions, and contributing to effective resolution activities.

May provide technical advice and direction to other technical staff.

Additional job responsibilities, at the 339.2 level

• Provide highly advanced technical and/or technical management support to scientific, engineering, and technical personnel through specialized and highly advanced technical knowledge, skills, and understanding of relevant technologies and processes relating to design, fabrication, assembly, and testing of parts/materials/equipment.
• Frequently make high impact decisions using a high degree of independent discretion and judgement to balance Kinetic Technology program needs and hardware testing dates, defining proj