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FlightTestMissionEngineer
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“Flight Test Mission Engineer at LLNL. Skills: Mission execution, System design, Testing, Troubleshooting. Support mission operations. Support mission planning”
What You'll Achieve.
Deliver mission objectives; Enhance mission success; Improve group efficiency
Industry & Context.
Troubleshooting; Problem solving; Analyze complex problems; Identify practical solutions; Implement effective courses of action
25% to 45% travel, Occasional deployments of two to six weeks, Full-time on-site presence, Security clearance
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Ability to obtain and maintain a U. S. DOE Q-level security clearance, U. S. Citizenship, Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or equivalent combination of education and related experience, Experience developing program plans, schedules, milestones, and deliverables, Ability to coordinate roles, responsibilities, resources, and priorities across multiple organizations, Knowledge of budgeting, funding processes, and resource allocation, Ability to develop a working understanding of technical mission requirements and support systems, Skill in building and maintaining sponsor and customer relationships, Ability to identify inefficiencies and recommend process improvements
Nice to Have
PMP Certification, Ability to maintain a positive attitude in the face of adversity, Ability to manage changing priorities and support evolving mission requirements, Experience identifying program risks, developing mitigation strategies, and resolving issues proactively, Problem solving skills with demonstrated ability to analyze complex problems, identify practical solutions, and implement effective courses of action in a timely manner, Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex programs from initiation through completion, Analytical and decision-making skills, Experience reviewing reports and ensuring final deliverables meet requirements and expectations, Able to develop repeatable processes and mentor personnel to improve overall group efficiency
What You'll Do.
Support mission operations
Support mission planning
Coordinate across all LIDSS disciplines
Serve as decision support
Serve as escalation point
Support sponsor communications
Provide mission readiness assessments
Communicate readiness status
Partner with Field Lead
Ensure equipment is planned
Ensure equipment is shipped
Ensure equipment is available
Ensure timely data delivery
Ensure accurate report delivery
Perform other duties as assigned
Work with sponsors to understand capabilities
Work with sponsors to define deliverables
Work with sponsors to identify key players
Work with sponsors to define roles
Work with sponsors to define responsibilities
Coordinate with personnel to resolve issues
Develop understanding of technical mission support
Understand analytical reports
Ensure analytical reports meet requirements
Maintain understanding of mission types
Identify process improvements
Advocate for funding for solutions
Develop technical solutions
Maintain sponsor relationships
Provide support as needed
Instill confidence in team's ability
Support new mission requirements
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-disciplinary team; Cross-functional teams
Communication Scope
Sponsor communications; Readiness assessments; Risk communication
Process & Methodology
Program plans, Schedules, Milestones, Deliverables, Complex programs
Full Job Description
Join us and make YOUR mark on the World! Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) has turned bold ideas into world-changing impact advancing science and technology to strengthen U.S. security and promote global stability. Our mission spans four critical national security areas nuclear deterrence, threat preparedness, energy security, and multi-domain defense empowering teams to take on the toughest challenges of today and tomorrow. With a culture built on innovation and operational excellence, LLNL is a place where your expertise can make a real impact. We have an opening for a Mission Execution Engineer to support the Flight Test Group. The Flight Test Group is a fast-paced, cross-disciplinary team that specializes in rapid development of reliable in-field deployable assets including autonomous rafts, UAS, and camera systems. You will be well-rounded with a broad range of knowledge and engineering experience but also have specific experience with mechanical-electrical system design, fabrication, testing, and troubleshooting. You will have a focus on process improvement and design upgrades to support the deployment and recovery of assets used for mission support. 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 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 hired at the higher level. In this role you will * Support mission operations multiple times each year, with travel expectations of 25% to 45%, including occasional deployments of two to six weeks in remote locations. * Supports mission planning, coordination, execution tracking, and delivery of mission objectives * Coordinate and contribute across all L
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