Design Drafter
LLNL - Livermore, California, United States,Work at LLNL
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Overview
We have multiple openings for a Mechanical and/or Electro-Mechanical Design Drafter or Designer to support new and on-going experiments and facilities for various programs at LLNL’s Site 200 and Site 300 (Tracy, CA). You will provide design and drafting support including electronic and mechanical design, drawing and data management of complex control/diagnostic systems and sub systems. You will support the Firing Area Test Facilities and Nuclear Weapon Engineering (NWE) Stockpile Support Test Facilities. These positions are in the Defense Technologies Engineering Division (DTED)/Weapon Technologies and Engineering (WTE) Program, supporting the Weapons and Complex Integration (WCI) Principal Directorate.
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.
Depending on your assignment, this position may offer a hybrid schedule, blending in-person and virtual presence. You may have the flexibility to work from home one or more days per week.
In this role you will
Provide general mechanical or electro-mechanical drafting and design support to lead designers, engineering, scientific, and technical staff utilizing knowledge of CAD tools where design parameters and specifications have been established.
Perform basic calculations to support technical work using standard engineering formulas.
Process drawings and other technical information using database management software.
Maintain systems documentation and experimental records.
Provide graphics and related technical material in support of design reviews, procedures, and other documentation.
Review completed drawings and other documentation for adherence to LLNL drafting standards and specifications.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Additional job responsibilities, at the 534.3 level
Provide advanced mechanical or electro-mechanical design and drafting support where overall design parameters and specifications have been established.
Contribute to preliminary design concepts for hardware, componentry, and systems including making independent judgment and decisions.
Estimate scheduling and costs to determine effective methods in design, materials, and time to meet project deliverables and prepare and present technical material for design reviews, procedures, and other related documentation.