Measuring and Test Equipment Engineer

We have an opening for a Measuring and Test Equipment (M&TE) Engineer to apply advanced technical knowledge in support of ongoing projects in the Superblock a DOE Hazard Category 2 nuclear facility. You will be program owner for the Superblock M&TE as well as the LLNL Performed Calibrations (LPC) Plan for Critical M&TE. As the program SME you will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy of test and experimental data used in reports research & development specifications acceptance testing or in the development and fabrication of product. You will ensure the accuracy calibration and compliance of precision measurement tools used in manufacturing R&D or production. Key duties include managing equipment lifecycles performing or coordinating calibrations analyzing data and maintaining compliance with quality standards. This position is in the Defense Technologies Engineering Division (DTED) within the Engineering 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 may offer a hybrid schedule which includes the flexibility to work from home up to one day per week after a probationary period. The specifics of the hybrid schedule including the exact number of days required in the office and virtual work options may vary based on the needs of the team and the organization.

You will

• Perform coordinate and maintain calibration and certification of electrical mechanical and dimensional M&TE ensuring traceability to national standards such as NIST.
• Manage M&TE assets records and databases including calibration intervals certificates equipment tracking scheduling procurement maintenance and decommissioning.
• Provide technical guidance on measurement tool selection calibration and categorization based on design requirements Test Uncertainty Ratio (TUR) and intended application.
• Evaluate out-of-tolerance nonconforming conditions and calibration recalls analyze measurement data assess quality impacts and support root-cause and corrective action investigations.
• Develop validate and continuously improve calibration procedures specifications and documentation including calibration service providers to ensure consistency compliance and process effectiveness.
• Test calibrate and certify instruments and tools used for electrical and physical measurements ensuring nonconforming damaged or overdue equipment is removed from service evaluated for impact and dispositioned.
• Ensure compliance with project quality safety and programmatic requirements through coordination with Quality Engineering and technical staff.
• Design and evaluate calibration systems workflows hardware and software to support test production and program needs.
• Apply analytical and uncertainty methods and prepare clear technical reports and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.

Additional job responsibilities at the SES.3 level

• Provide technical leadership and direction in the development of M&TE processes applying advanced level engineering knowledge significant technical experience and innovation to create solutions and resolve complex problems while ensuring safety and compliance with DOE orders and specifications
• Serve as the focal point for calibration-related activities across facility operations laboratories quality and engineering
• Drive continuous-improvement projects that reduce cycle time improve M&TE availability and increase test-system reliability
• Lead the development and implementation of key performance metrics for the M&TE program
• Evaluate and exert influence on the development methods resource needs priorities progress and completion of programmatic and organizational goals providing recommendations and advice to project leadership as necessary.
• Work with metrology SMEs to align LLNL Performed Calibration Plan implementation with institutional requirements and drive policy improvements

Qualifications :

• Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance which requires U.S. citizenship.
• Bachelors degree in Engineering Engineering Technology Metrology or related technical field or the equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• Engineering aptitude as evidenced by past engineering experimental operational or moderately complex troubleshooting or modification projects including reviewing & performing engineering calculations specifications drawings or analyses
• 2 years of hands-on engineering experience with measurement or test equipment and instrumentation in aerospace manufacturing automotive medical-device or similar hardware environments such as torque wrenches wire crimpers pressure stands load cells temperature/thermal systems electrical test benches CMMs optical comparators data-acquisition rigs and functional test systems
• Experience and familiarity with scientific or experimental systems including high-vacuum systems high-temperature systems X-ray generating devices laser systems calorimeters mechanical testers fabrication equipment etc. and a fundamental understanding of how these instruments function.
• Proficiency with dimensional measurement tools (CMM gauges) electrical test equipment and GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) to translate engineering drawings/specifications into practical measurement set-ups
• Familiarity with quality standards like ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Systems ISO/IEC 17025 for laboratories and/or nuclear quality requirements (e.g. ASME NQA-1 10 CFR 830 Subpart B and DOE O 414.1D Change 2)
• Experience maintaining M&TE databases reviewing calibration certificates statusing equipment and dispositioning nonconformances.

Additional qualifications at the SES.3 level

• 6 or more years related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Significant experience in performing and validating gauge R&R (repeatability and reproducibility) studies uncertainty analysis and calculating measurement tolerance
• Proven ability to communicate technical details clearly and concisely with customers and cross-functional teams
• Significant experience working with NQA-1 Quality Assurance Requirements for Nuclear Facility Applications
• Experience with multiple parameter families (torque pressure force mass thermodynamics temperature electrical wire dimensional)
• Demonstrated success leading process-improvement or project-management activities (i.e. Lean Six Sigma Root Cause Corrective Action)

Qualifications We Desire

• Active security clearance.
• Substantial experience and expertise in facility engineering and nuclear industry code compliance.
• Qualification as a Cognizant System Engineer in a nuclear facility.
• Familiarity with Nuclear Materials Control & Accountability principles Radioactive & Hazardous Waste Management practices and Nuclear Facility Quality Assurance and procurement practices.

Pay Range

$146340 - $222564 Annually

$146340 - $185544 Annually for SES.2 Level

$175530 - $222564 Annually for SES.3 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 employees 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.

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