Precision / Metrology Engineer
$121,830–$185,544 year
On-site · Livermore, California, United States
Job Summary
Mechanical/Precision or Metrology Engineer needed to support stockpile stewardship by applying precision engineering to quantify uncertainty, develop metrology tooling, perform inspection operations, analyze metrology data, and develop proposals for technology development. Role involves planning/executing strategies to quantify performance of manufacturing and metrology technologies, potentially modifying tools or developing advanced sensors, and presenting approaches to program managers. On-site in Livermore, with opportunities for SES-level distinction based on experience; requires U.S. citizenship for DOE Q-level clearance and relocation support is provided.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Precision Engineering, or the equivalent combination of education and related experience
- Fundamental knowledge of metrology principles and technologies, as well as their related application spaces
- Working engineering knowledge associated with inspection operations and experience interpreting specifications and technical drawings
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team
- Sufficient verbal and written communication skills necessary to effectively collaborate in a team environment and present and explain technical information
- Experience with responsibility for research, design, analysis, prototyping, and early fabrication/assembly/test
- Experience analyzing accuracy and resolution limits in metrology tools and manufacturing equipment
- Fundamental knowledge of and experience designing and implementing hardware
- Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Precision Engineering, or the equivalent combination of education and related experience
- Comprehensive knowledge of metrology principles and technologies, with demonstrated ability to apply these to both new and existing moderately complex processes/equipment
- Experience and comprehensive knowledge in the design and evaluation of metrology systems and processes
- Experience in the application of uncertainty analysis and error budgeting, with the ability to apply these to both new and existing processes/equipment
- Proficient verbal and written communication skills necessary to effectively collaborate in a team environment and present and explain technical information
- Experience leading or contributing to design reviews
- Fundamentals of Machine Tool Metrology
- Proficient in commercial software applications such as Visual Basic (VB) or Python
- Proficient in Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) software such as PC-DIMIS, QUINDOS, or CALYPSO
- Working engineering knowledge associated with manufacturing
- Experienced in controls engineering, for example PLC programming or LabVIEW development
- Experience in the Critical Measuring and Test Equipment (CM&TE) and quality assurance
- Strong interpersonal skills with an emphasis on developing relationships and building long-term collaborations with internal and/or external sponsors
- Security clearance: U.S. citizenship required for DOE Q-level clearance
Additional Requirements
- U.S. citizenship required for DOE Q-level security clearance
- DOE Q-level security clearance required
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