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LeadDesignEngineerActiveClearanceRequired
“Lead Design Engineer - Active Clearance Required at LLNL. Skills: engineering hardware design, systems engineering, FEA structural and thermal analysis, project management, technical leadership. Derive complex engineering requirements. develop designs”
Industry & Context.
solve problems as they arise; resolve highly complex technical and programmatic issues; identifying, defining, and solving complex multi-disciplinary problems
Active Department of Energy (DOE) Q-level clearance or active Top Secret clearance, Ability to obtain and maintain Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) access, Pre-Employment Drug Test, Restrictions with the use and/or possession of mobile devices in Limited Areas, Active Clearance Required
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Active Department of Energy (DOE) Q-level clearance or active Top Secret clearance issued by another U. S. government agency at the time of hire., Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field, or the equivalent combination of education and related experience., Advanced knowledge and significant experience in two or more of the following: engineering hardware design, systems engineering, manufacturing techniques, testing processes, and FEA structural and thermal analysis., Significant experience working effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment., Significant experience using standard project management practices and proven ability to meet schedule and deliverables for multiple concurrent projects with a range of priorities., Significant experience leading project teams, exhibiting a proficiency in interpersonal interactions and the ability to solve problems as they arise., Advanced-verbal and written communication skills necessary to effectively collaborate in a team environment and present and explain technical information., Ability to obtain and maintain Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) access.
Nice to Have
Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field., Professional Engineer Certification., Experience with pulsed power systems., Expertise in identifying, defining, and solving complex multi-disciplinary problems with significant electric system requirements in a timely, cost effective manner., Subject matter expertise as a project engineer with demonstrated ability to lead major technical efforts., Subject matter expertise of engineering hardware design, fabrication, or testing processes.
What You'll Do.
Derive complex engineering requirements
perform supporting analyses of mechanical systems
oversee the detailed design process
component part fabrication
Prepare supporting safety and engineering documentation
participate in engineering testing operations
Generate detailed plans
and budgets for project activities
lead the execution of the plans
Provide engineering solutions to resolve highly complex technical and programmatic issues
Develop and implement novel technical solutions
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Interfacing with the local team, project office, and partner labs/sites; working effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment; collaborate in a team environment; Work independently as well as a part of a multidisciplinary team; providing mentoring to junior engineers; interfacing with all stakeholders to ensure successful project completion
Communication Scope
Advanced-verbal and written communication skills; present and explain technical information
Process & Methodology
standard project management practices, meet schedule and deliverables for multiple concurrent projects with a range of priorities, leading project teams, Generate detailed plans, schedules, and budgets for project activities, lead the execution of the plans
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