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MechanicalDesignDrafter/Designer-SpaceProgram
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“Mechanical Design Drafter/Designer - Space Program at LLNL. Skills: Mechanical design, Mechanical drafting, SolidWorks CAD. Provide mechanical drafting support. Provide mechanical design support”
Industry & Context.
Solve technical problems
Full-time on-site presence, Security clearance required
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Associate's degree in Mechanical or relevant degree, Certificate in Engineering Technology or Mechanical Drafting, Intermediate knowledge of drafting standards, Working knowledge of ASME Y14.5M, Intermediate knowledge of design concepts, Demonstrated ability to solve technical problems, Intermediate understanding of mechanical hardware/systems, Demonstrated ability to read engineering notes, Intermediate knowledge of SolidWorks CAD software, Effective written and verbal communication, Effective presentation skills, U. S. DOE Q level security clearance, U. S. citizenship
Nice to Have
Advanced knowledge of ASME Y14.5M, Proficient use of SolidWorks CAD software, Advanced understanding of mechanical and electrical design, Advanced knowledge of engineering hardware design principles, Applied experience with SolidWorks CAD software, Experience reviewing accuracy of work, Experience using PTC Windchill PDMLink, Experience using other database management software
What You'll Do.
Provide mechanical drafting support
Provide mechanical design support
Conceptualize hardware designs
Develop hardware designs
Complete hardware designs
Translate solutions into drawings
Review released drawings
Publish released drawings
Incorporate 3D CAD modeling
Develop fabrication specifications
Develop documentation
Work independently on projects
Contribute to team projects
Analyze cost effectiveness
Interact with vendors
Interact with customers
Maintain documentation
Provide advanced mechanical design support
Provide advanced mechanical drafting support
Contribute to preliminary design concepts
Make independent judgment
Make independent decisions
Determine effective methods
Meet project deliverables
Prepare technical material
Present technical material
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Working with various groups; Working with various projects; Large team projects
Communication Scope
Written communication; Verbal communication; Presentation skills
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 Mechanical Design Drafter or Designer to primarily support projects in the Space Science and Security Program within the Global Security Directorate; secondary support would include a wide variety of customers and projects including Physical and Life Sciences (PLS), Strategic Deterrence (SD), Global Security (GS), accelerator technologies, high-energy physics, Energy, and others. You will provide drafting and design support for mechanical apparatus, equipment, assemblies, components, facilities, utilities and systems. Because of the vast and varying types of work we are involved with, this position will require the Mechanical Designer to have the ability to be flexible, working with various groups/projects that require design assistance. This position is in the National Security Engineering Division (NSED) with the Engineering 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. You will * Provide general mechanical drafting and design support to lead designers, engineering, scientific, and technical staff to conceptualize, develop, and complete detailed designs of hardware for spacecraft and other various mechanical applications that a
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