LLNL
Technology
SeniorLaserProjectEngineer
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“Senior Laser Project Engineer at LLNL. Skills: Laser systems engineering, Project management, Technical leadership. Lead innovative engineering projects. Design cutting-edge systems”
Industry & Context.
Problem resolution; Troubleshooting
Full-time on-site presence, U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance, U.S. citizenship
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in physics, Relevant technical field degree, Equivalent combination of education, U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance, U.S. citizenship
What You'll Do.
Lead innovative engineering projects
Design cutting-edge systems
Develop cutting-edge systems
Deploy cutting-edge systems
Work on diverse engineering projects
Evaluate laser systems
Measure laser performance
Characterize laser performance
Analyze laser performance
Build experimental tests
Validate optical amplifiers
Validate polarization components
Validate laser assemblies
Support quality assurance
Support troubleshooting
Support system performance improvement
Provide technical direction
Define critical systems
Develop critical systems
Deliver critical systems
Perform hands-on work
Ensure optimal performance
Align electro-optical components
Evaluate electro-optical components
Calibrate electro-optical components
Troubleshoot complex technical issues
Manage project schedules
Manage project budgets
Oversee project execution
Foster professional growth
Foster technical excellence
Prepare technical work presentations
Deliver technical work presentations
Explain technical work presentations
Maintain quality standards
Complete complex projects
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborative environment; Multidisciplinary environment; Technical teams
Communication Scope
Verbal presentations; Written presentations
Process & Methodology
Project schedules, Project budgets, Project lifecycle
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 are seeking a Senior Laser Project Engineer to lead innovative engineering projects in advanced laser systems. In this role, you will provide technical leadership and subject matter expertise to design, develop, and deploy cutting-edge systems and components for scientific, defense, and industrial applications. You will work on projects that require diverse engineering expertise, including laser systems engineering, computational simulation, precision design, advanced manufacturing, prototype development, and rigorous testing. This is an opportunity to work on impactful projects that push the boundaries of engineering and technology in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment. This position is in the Laser Systems Engineering & Operations (LSEO) Division, within the Engineering Directorate and support the National Ignition Facility and Photon Science (NIF&PS) Directorate. 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. This position requires full-time on-site presence due to the nature of the work. You will * Function independently with minimal direction, taking significant responsibility and using advanced knowledge and judgment to establish objectives, prioritize parallel tasks, allocate resources, and collaborate in the development of i
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