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Mechanical Technologist/Sr. Mechanical Technologist - Cruise Missile Modernization

Livermore, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$41.93/hr - $61.57/hr

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) is dedicated to strengthening the United States' security through innovative solutions. The Mechanical Technologist/Sr. Mechanical Technologist will support the Cruise Missile Modernization team by designing, fabricating, and assembling complex mechanical components and systems, while providing technical support for experiments and projects.

Publishing

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Design, fabricate, assemble, disassemble, upgrade, and retrofit moderately complex electro-mechanical components and systems, using established work control process and procedure requirements while working under general supervision

Provide general technical support to engineering, scientific, and technical staff to plan and conduct experiments in support of Cruise Missile Modernization program mission at Livermore Site 200, Site 300 and other NWE sites

Provide operations, maintenance, design, fabrication, and assembly support, assist in the planning, organizing, and completion of projects, and review, update, and maintain systems documentation and experimental records

Operate mechanical diagnostic equipment, maintain area controls, assist with mechanical diagnostic calibration and alignment, test prior to experiment execution, and perform data recovery after experiment execution

Apply intermediate level skills and knowledge of materials and manufacturing processes in solving moderately complex mechanical problems while using established guidelines, techniques, and procedures

Perform facility related and technical functions such as maintenance, testing, upgrades to equipment control, etc

Perform other duties as assigned

Provide advanced level technical assembly and disassembly support of complex systems while working independently with minimal instruction or direction

Design, fabricate, assemble, and disassemble complex mechanical components and systems, including planning and selecting materials and equipment, establishing work methods, and setting priorities

Assist in developing test parameters, execute comprehensive troubleshooting and testing of materials, components, or systems, identify problems, and perform regular decision making and problem solving responsibilities to provide solutions

Qualification

Mechanical fabricationMechanical assemblyMechanical diagnostic equipmentEngineering principlesTechnical problem solvingWork Control processHigh Explosives certificationMachine tools experienceEffective communicationTeam collaboration

Required

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

Associate degree in Engineering Technology or related technical field, or the equivalent combination of education and experience in a technical or engineering field that includes mechanical training

Experience solving a variety of moderately complex technical problems in completion of work assignments

Experience with mechanical diagnostic equipment, maintaining area controls, assisting with mechanical diagnostic calibration and alignment, testing prior to experiment execution, and performing data recovery after experiment execution

Experience in and intermediate level skills and knowledge of mechanical fabrication and assembly

Effective written and verbal communication and presentation skills and ability to work constructively in a multidisciplinary team environment

Ability to complete and maintain certifications as required by the position

Ability to lift 50 lbs. in a safe and controlled manner

Ability to become medically qualified to wear respiratory and other protective equipment and perform moderate work effort while wearing respirators

Ability to periodically travel to Nuclear Security Enterprise sites in support of program mission