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$154,950 - $235,692
Unspecified
IT - Security
Livermore, CA (On-Site/Office)
Company 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.
Job Description
We have multiple openings for Weapons Production Group (WPG) Quality Engineers. You will support new and on-going activities in support of the weapon system surveillance and production operations. These positions are in the Defense Technologies Engineering Division (DTED)/Weapon Technologies and Engineering (WTE) Program, supporting the Strategic Deterrence (SD) Principal Directorate.
This position requires full-time on-site presence due to the nature of the work.
These positions 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
Additional job responsibilities, at the TSS.4 level
Qualifications
Additional qualifications at the TSS.4 level
Qualifications We Desire
Pay Range
$154,950 - $235,692 Annually
$154,950 - $196,476 Annually for the TSS.3 Level
$185,850 - $235,692 Annually for the TSS.4 Level
This is the lowest to highest salary in good faith we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. Pay will not be below any applicable local minimum wage. An employee's position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.
Additional Information
#LI-Onsite
Position Information
This is a Career Indefinite position, open to Lab employees and external candidates.
Why Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory?
Security Clearance
This position requires an active Department of Energy (DOE) Q-level clearance or active Top Secret clearance issued by another U.S. government agency at time of hire.
Pre-Employment Drug Test
External applicant(s) selected for this position must pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug test. This includes testing for use of marijuana as Federal Law applies to us as a Federal Contractor.
Wireless and Medical Devices
Per the Department of Energy (DOE), Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory must meet certain restrictions with the use and/or possession of mobile devices in Limited Areas. Depending on your job duties, you may be required to work in a Limited Area where you are not permitted to have a personal and/or laboratory mobile device in your possession. This includes, but not limited to cell phones, tablets, fitness devices, wireless headphones, and other Bluetooth/wireless enabled devices.
If you use a medical device, which pairs with a mobile device, you must still follow the rules concerning the mobile device in individual sections within Limited Areas. Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities require separate approval. Hearing aids without wireless capabilities or wireless that has been disabled are allowed in Limited Areas, Secure Space and Transit/Buffer Space within buildings.
Pre-Placement Medical Exam
A job related pre-placement medical examination may be required.
How to identify fake job advertisements
Please be aware of recruitment scams where people or entities are misusing the name of Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) to post fake job advertisements. LLNL never extends an offer without a personal interview and will never charge a fee for joining our company. All current job openings are displayed on the Career Page under "Find Your Job" of our website. If you have encountered a job posting or have been approached with a job offer that you suspect may be fraudulent, we strongly recommend you do not respond.
To learn more about recruitment scams: https://www.llnl.gov/sites/www/files/2023-05/LLNL-Job-Fraud-Statement-Updated-4.26.23.pdf
Equal Employment Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer that is committed to providing all with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, protected veteran status, age, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.
Reasonable Accommodation
Our goal is to create an accessible and inclusive experience for all candidates applying and interviewing at the Laboratory. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please use our online form to submit a request.
California Privacy Notice
The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) grants privacy rights to all California residents. The law also entitles job applicants, employees, and non-employee workers to be notified of what personal information LLNL collects and for what purpose. The Employee Privacy Notice can be accessed here .
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.
Job Description
We have multiple openings for Weapons Production Group (WPG) Quality Engineers. You will support new and on-going activities in support of the weapon system surveillance and production operations. These positions are in the Defense Technologies Engineering Division (DTED)/Weapon Technologies and Engineering (WTE) Program, supporting the Strategic Deterrence (SD) Principal Directorate.
This position requires full-time on-site presence due to the nature of the work.
These positions 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 advanced direction to Product Realization Team (PRT) members on Product Realization Process (PRP) activities ensuring work on weapon, weapon related, and surveillance product is executed per DTED/WTE procedures, NNSA Weapon Quality Policy NAP 401.1A and the requirements of Defense Programs Business Process Systems (DPBPS).
- Represent DTED as a primary quality contact, for assigned scope, when interacting with Design Agency and Production Agency staff Designers, SMEs, Engineers, Quality Engineers, and Management on complex multi-site issues ; escalate broader programmatic issues as needed.
- Conduct technical tasks, projects, and support research as a core member on multiple PRTs providing quality related expertise on design intent, quality assurance functions, production, surveillance, configuration management and writing clear concise requirements.
- Follow standard practices and procedures per NNSA requirements and DA quality standards to guide PRTs, reviewing and critiquing Engineering Authorizations (EAs) per T040, ensuring appropriate EAs are generated, released, and maintained in support of the PRT/PRP activities.
- Follow standard practices and procedures per NNSA requirements and DA quality standards to guide PRTs, reviewing and critiquing documentation including part defining product definition drawings (CAD), related engineering support documents, material specifications and process specification requirements to ensure appropriate documentation is generated, released, and maintained in support of the PRT/PRP activities.
- Independently apply proper judgment within broadly defined NNSA policies and WPG practices to develop PRT solutions that meet NNSA requirements.
- Use advanced verbal and written communication skills to present and explain technical information maintaining clear and concise communication between Design and Production Agencies in support of programmatic mission.
- May serve as a task/work lead on discrete assignments; coordinates work of other WPG personnel without formal supervisory authority.Provide training and guidance to peers as well as less-experienced personnel on DTED/WTE processes, NAP 401.1A and DPBPS requirements for engineering, scientific, and technical staff at Nuclear Security Enterprise (NSE) Design and Production Agency locations.
- Direct and perform the Engineering Evaluations (EE's) in accordance with NNSA and DA requirements.
- Be an independent Quality Engineer assessor during EE's traveling to Production Agencies and other manufacturing sites to observe and verify the implementation of requirements, repeatable fabrication, inspection, assembly, and surveillance processes.
- Ensure that the EE results and data are appropriately documented and recorded so that production and surveillance activities can be authorized.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Additional job responsibilities, at the TSS.4 level
- Use Subject Matter Expert (SME) level knowledge of DPBPS and PRP concepts, to independently direct PRTs as a technical leader on the PRP and DPBPS.
- Provide solutions to highly complex issues/problems where a high degree of ambiguity exists, and solutions require in-depth analysis of written requirements and logical best practices.
- Routinely interact with engineering staff, management, and NNSA across and outside the Laboratory on advanced technical and business areas related to Weapon and Weapon related projects.
- Serve as the WPG spokesperson on specialized projects or programs. Act as the prime quality consultant on large PRTs projects.
- Frequently mentor peers as well as less experienced engineering, scientific, and technical staff on DTED/WTE processes, NAP 401.1A and DPBPS requirements.
Qualifications
- This position requires an active Department of Energy (DOE) Q-level clearance or active Top Secret clearance issued by another U.S. government agency at the time of hire
- Bachelor's degree in a STEM field; Associate degree in STEM field with significant related experience; or equivalent combination of education and significant related experience needed to successfully perform in the position.
- In-depth understanding of advanced design, fabrication, and assembly techniques directly applicable to material, components, systems, equipment and PRTs.
- Advanced knowledge in engineering design, fabrication, assembly techniques and materials, material properties, manufacturing methods, theory, manufacturing, and inspection processes.
- Advanced knowledge of Weapon or Weapon Related design, materials, fabrication, assembly, product realization process, production drawings or engineering authorizations.
- Advanced knowledge of NNSA Weapon Quality Policy (NAP 401.1A), Defense Programs Business Process System (DPBPS), and Engineering Authorizations.
- Advanced verbal and written communication skills and experience participating in engineering testing operations, analyzing results, writing reports, and creating presentations, and conducting and participating in design reviews.
- Ability to apply advanced principals of standard practices and procedures, exercise high degree of independent judgement and oversee technical team, clearly articulate, enforce, and interpret design intent and requirements of component and supporting drawings and other required documentation.
- Ability to provide solutions to complex issues/problems that require in-depth analysis and frequent use of ingenuity and creativity.
- Advanced knowledge of engineering drafting policies and standards including ASME Y14.5M Dimensioning and Tolerancing concepts.
- Ability to provide training and mentorship to personnel at all levels of the organization.
- Ability to travel frequently (approximately 35%) to meet programmatic milestones.
Additional qualifications at the TSS.4 level
- Significant relevant experience with highly advanced design, fabrication, and assembly techniques directly applicable to material, components, systems, equipment and PRTs.
- Subject Matter Expert (SME) experience developing conceptual designs of mechanical/electronic systems, testing prototypes and associated diagnostics, experience with CAD/computer design packages or PRTs.
- Expert verbal and written communication, facilitation, and collaboration skills to effectively lead a team, and present, explain and advise senior management and external sponsors on solutions to a diverse range of complex issues/problems that require analysis and expert level application of highly advanced concepts and/or best practices in innovative ways.
- Ability to frequently mentor peers as well as less experienced personnel, leading, directing, and guiding staff to fulfill programmatic deliverables.
Qualifications We Desire
- Advanced knowledge of materials, equipment, or technologies associated with production of mechanical hardware, electronics, additive manufacturing, and QA/QC documentation skills.
- Advanced knowledge and experience in nuclear weapons program stockpile systems, components, classified materials, experimental data, and related diagnostic and testing equipment.
- Advanced knowledge of Windchill CREO and Altium.
- Fundamental knowledge of model-based engineering concepts and implementation
Pay Range
$154,950 - $235,692 Annually
$154,950 - $196,476 Annually for the TSS.3 Level
$185,850 - $235,692 Annually for the TSS.4 Level
This is the lowest to highest salary in good faith we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. Pay will not be below any applicable local minimum wage. An employee's position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.
Additional Information
#LI-Onsite
Position Information
This is a Career Indefinite position, open to Lab employees and external candidates.
Why Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory?
- Included in 2026 Best Places to Work by Glassdoor!
- Flexible Benefits Package
- 401(k)
- Relocation Assistance
- Education Reimbursement Program
- Flexible schedules (*depending on project needs)
- Our values - visit https://www.llnl.gov/inclusion/our-values
Security Clearance
This position requires an active Department of Energy (DOE) Q-level clearance or active Top Secret clearance issued by another U.S. government agency at time of hire.
Pre-Employment Drug Test
External applicant(s) selected for this position must pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug test. This includes testing for use of marijuana as Federal Law applies to us as a Federal Contractor.
Wireless and Medical Devices
Per the Department of Energy (DOE), Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory must meet certain restrictions with the use and/or possession of mobile devices in Limited Areas. Depending on your job duties, you may be required to work in a Limited Area where you are not permitted to have a personal and/or laboratory mobile device in your possession. This includes, but not limited to cell phones, tablets, fitness devices, wireless headphones, and other Bluetooth/wireless enabled devices.
If you use a medical device, which pairs with a mobile device, you must still follow the rules concerning the mobile device in individual sections within Limited Areas. Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities require separate approval. Hearing aids without wireless capabilities or wireless that has been disabled are allowed in Limited Areas, Secure Space and Transit/Buffer Space within buildings.
Pre-Placement Medical Exam
A job related pre-placement medical examination may be required.
How to identify fake job advertisements
Please be aware of recruitment scams where people or entities are misusing the name of Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) to post fake job advertisements. LLNL never extends an offer without a personal interview and will never charge a fee for joining our company. All current job openings are displayed on the Career Page under "Find Your Job" of our website. If you have encountered a job posting or have been approached with a job offer that you suspect may be fraudulent, we strongly recommend you do not respond.
To learn more about recruitment scams: https://www.llnl.gov/sites/www/files/2023-05/LLNL-Job-Fraud-Statement-Updated-4.26.23.pdf
Equal Employment Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer that is committed to providing all with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, protected veteran status, age, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.
Reasonable Accommodation
Our goal is to create an accessible and inclusive experience for all candidates applying and interviewing at the Laboratory. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please use our online form to submit a request.
California Privacy Notice
The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) grants privacy rights to all California residents. The law also entitles job applicants, employees, and non-employee workers to be notified of what personal information LLNL collects and for what purpose. The Employee Privacy Notice can be accessed here .
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