LLNL

Government

MechanicalTechnologist/Sr.MechanicalTechnologist-LLNLIndependentDiagnosticScoringSystem(LIDSS)Group

$115–165k ~AI est. Livermore, California, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Mechanical Technologist/Sr. Mechanical Technologist - LLNL Independent Diagnostic Scoring System (LIDSS) Group at LLNL. Skills: Mechanical Technologist, Diagnostic equipment, Fabrication, Assembly. Design electro-mechanical components. Fabricate electro-mechanical components”

Industry & Context.

Government
Problems you'll solve

Solving mechanical problems

Eligibility Requirements

Frequent travel up to three months, Travel to DOD sites, Travel to remote locations, Travel on ships, Work in adverse conditions, Pass post-offer drug test, Work in Limited Areas, Pre-placement medical exam

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Associate degree in Engineering Technology, Obtain and maintain DOE Q-level clearance, U. S. Citizenship, Experience solving technical problems, Experience with mechanical diagnostic equipment, Experience in mechanical fabrication, Ability to lift 50 lbs

Nice to Have

Selected at higher level

What You'll Do.

Design electro-mechanical components

Fabricate electro-mechanical components

Assemble electro-mechanical components

Disassemble electro-mechanical components

Upgrade electro-mechanical components

Retrofit electro-mechanical components

Provide technical support

Provide operations support

Provide maintenance support

Provide fabrication support

Produce systems documentation

Maintain systems documentation

Produce experimental records

Maintain experimental records

Operate mechanical diagnostic equipment

Maintain area controls

Assist with mechanical diagnostic calibration

Assist with mechanical diagnostic alignment

Test prior to experiment execution

Perform data recovery after experiment

Apply knowledge of materials

Apply knowledge of manufacturing processes

Solve mechanical problems

Perform facility related functions

Perform technical functions

Perform upgrades to equipment control

Provide advanced technical assembly

Provide advanced technical disassembly

Design complex mechanical components

Fabricate complex mechanical components

Assemble complex mechanical components

Disassemble complex mechanical components

Assist in developing test parameters

Perform comprehensive troubleshooting

Provide input on solutions

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Work constructively in team

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 Technologists/Sr. Mechanical Technologist to support LLLNL’s Independent Diagnostic Scoring System (LIDSS) team. Primary work activities include fabrication, assembly, maintenance, design and operating equipment used in the setup and deployment of the LLNL Independent Diagnostic Scoring System (LIDSS), which is a complex system used to capture and record neutron, hydrophone, and optics data to aid in delivery vehicle scoring and to help assess weapon performance as part of LLNL’s mission for Stockpile Stewardship. Much of the testing is done at remote locations such as the Kwajalein Atoll, located in the Republic of Marshall Islands, as well as other locations including the Dugway Proving Grounds (Utah), the Broad Ocean Area, and Holloman Air Force Base (New Mexico). 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 * Design, fabricate, assemble, disassemble, upgrade, and retrofit moderately complex electro-mechanical compon

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