Spacecraft Engineer

Summary

Join Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) as a Spacecraft Engineer - Academic Graduate Appointee and contribute to strengthening the United States’ security. Work under the guidance of experienced staff members on experiments and activities related to mechanical design, manufacturing, testing, structural analysis, and optomechanical development for the Space Science and Security (SSSP) program. This full-time position offers an off-site work schedule with occasional on-site presence as needed. You will collaborate virtually with a team, design spacecraft components using CAD software, solve technical problems, disseminate results, and contribute to publications and patents. The position is a one-year appointment open to those who have recently received a degree. LLNL offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

• Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. DOE Q level security clearance which requires U.S. citizenship
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, or related technical field
• Experience in Mechanical Engineering demonstrated by coursework, training, and/or work experience
• Experience with Solidworks, Creo or other CAD software packages
• Experience with finite element analysis (structural, thermal, electrostatic)
• Experience conducting experiments related to the processing and characterization of materials
• Sufficient verbal and written communication skills necessary to effectively collaborate in a team environment, document analyses and prepare, present and explain technical information and publications
• Effective interpersonal skills, creativity, and ability to work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment

Responsibilities

• Work under general guidance of staff mechanical and spacecraft engineers, in areas such as mechanical design, design for manufacturing, test process development, structural analysis, and optomechanical development
• Use CAD software to design and virtually integrate spacecraft components as part of larger optomechanical assemblies
• Determine solutions to technical problems involving the processing and utilization of materials by reviewing scientific and technical literature and experimental techniques
• Disseminate results, including methods developed, and keep current on materials and manufacturing processes. development/characterization methods
• Collaborate with scientists, engineers, and technicians to accomplish research goals
• Participate in root cause analysis for potential issues on SSSP’s payloads
• Contribute to scientific publications and patent applications
• Perform other duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree in Materials Science and Engineering or related technical field

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Relocation Assistance
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Flexible schedules (*depending on project needs)