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Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory · 3 months ago

Control Systems Hardware Engineer

Livermore, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$141K/yr - $214K/yr

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) is dedicated to strengthening the United States' security through innovative engineering solutions. The Control Systems Hardware Engineer will develop, implement, and maintain control systems hardware for the National Ignition Facility, contributing to system upgrades and performance improvements.

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Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Work under limited direction with moderate responsibility, use comprehensive knowledge, and exercise independent judgment to determine methods and recommend improvements within established frameworks and contribute to the fulfillment of project and organizational goals

Provide controls and embedded systems hardware solutions which contribute to the definition, design, documentation, assembly, fielding, and maintenance, of National Ignition Facility control and Photon Science systems. This includes precise motion control for optical alignment, laser diagnostics, industrial controls, among other types of control technologies

Contribute to daily activities, providing engineering support for deployment, activation, commissioning, troubleshooting, and maintenance of moderately complex to complex control system hardware

Refine and manage the system requirement specifications and control system design to meet project goals

Assist in minimizing project risks by participating in formal and informal design reviews and providing input on technical issues

Maintain a close interface with the various programmatic and project elements to provide regular status reviews, ensure effective teamwork and compliance with programmatic requirements, and facilitate end-user communication

Determine, analyze, maintain, and present metrics for system reliability and performance that will be used to drive investments in system improvements

May provide guidance and/or informal mentoring to less experienced team members

Perform other duties as assigned

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 innovative methods/technology to guide the completion of projects and contribute to the development of organizational goals

Resolve complex technical and programmatic issues by developing and applying high-level technical concepts and techniques

Interface and coordinate with multidisciplinary associates beyond the local work group, representing the organization as the primary technical contact, to define broad requirements for NIF control system hardware

Lead formal and informal design reviews and team efforts, and provide guidance and technical direction in developing complex control systems hardware

Employ project management skills to achieve required system performance while also managing shared resources/procurements and developing new projects or programs to enhance hardware control systems to benefit operations

Develop documentation that will be used as a basis for the long-term maintenance and operation of systems deployed in a 30-year facility

Qualification

Control systems hardwareMotion controlEmbedded systemsAnalog circuit designData acquisitionElectronic measurement diagnosticsProject managementTeam collaborationVerbal communicationWritten communicationMentoringTechnical documentation

Required

Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance which requires U.S. citizenship

Bachelor's degree in an Engineering discipline related to electronics, electrical engineering, controls, or the equivalent combination of education and related experience

Comprehensive knowledge of and previous experience and proficiency in one or multiple of the following areas: Motion control using open- and closed-loop feedback with DC and AC motors

Industrial analog and digital circuit design for incorporation into controls/instrumentation hardware

Integration of moderately complex to complex embedded hardware into systems in a high EMI environment

Analog and discrete instrumentation (sensors, actuators, controllers)

Data acquisition and signal processing/conditioning

Broad understanding and application of documentation standards including drawings, procedures, statements of work and test plans

Experience with electronic measurement diagnostics including oscilloscopes and TDRs

Experience working as a member of a multidisciplinary team, which includes working with scientists, engineers, technicians, and designers

Experience supporting control systems throughout the full engineering lifecycle

Proficient verbal and written communication skills necessary to effectively collaborate in a team environment and to present and explain technical information