Control System Engineers

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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.

We have multiple openings forControl System Engineersto participate in the development and implementation of distributed process control systems for a variety of large research and development projects such as radar, accelerator and laser-based systems in support of national security missions. These positions are in the National Security Engineering Division (NSED) within the Engineering Directorate at LLNL.

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.

In this role you will

• Develop moderately complex to complex system control strategies and applications.
• Develop applications for supervisory, automated processing and/or device level controls, and diagnose problems with electronic systems using LabVIEW and commercial control system environments.
• Document designs and implement software under configuration management.
• Refine and manage the system requirement specifications and control software design.
• Conduct and contribute to formal and informal code and design reviews.
• Coordinate with the various programmatic and project elements to ensure effective teamwork and end-user communication.
• Collaborate with physicists, engineers, computer scientists, and external vendors to integrate controls with experimental and facility systems.
• Ensure that Engineering safety standards are met on all projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional job responsibilities, at the SES.3 level

• Independently research and develop solutions to complex problems that are frequently not well defined,requiring in-depth analysis to advance the architecture of the control system.
• Work independently with minimal direction to develop and deploy complex instrumentation control applications
• Apply advanced knowledge to implement complex controls software, develop and execute test plans, and guide project completion in support of organizational goals.

• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance which requires U.S. Citizenship.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering or the equivalent combination of education and relevant previous experience.
• Comprehensive knowledge of control systems, data acquisition and computer interfacing, including hands-on development experience.
• Experience selecting, integrating, and troubleshooting electronic instrumentation for data acquisition and control systems.
• Experience with the systems and software engineering process for generation of requirements, design documents, configuration control, and preparation of test plans and user documentation utilizing broadly defined principles.
• Experience working effectively in a dynamic, multidisciplinary environment with scientists, engineers, technicians, and designers.
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills necessary to effectively collaborate in a team environment and present and explain technical information.

Additional qualifications at the SES.3 level

• Significant experience workingindependently with minimal directionto plan and execute integration, commissioning, and acceptance testing of complex control systems in lab and field environments.
• Advanced knowledgeof control system architectures and significant experience developing and deploying complex LabVIEW-based control applications for distributed process control systems.
• Advanced verbal and written communication skillsnecessary to effectively collaborate in a multidisciplinary team environment, present and explain complex technical information, and provide technical advice to management.

Qualifications We Desire

• Master's degree in Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering.
• Experience in programming design and languages (e.g., MATLAB, Python, C#).
• Certification in LabVIEW development by NI from Emerson.

Pay Range

$146,340 - $222,564 Annually

$146,340 - $185,544 Annually for the SES.2 level

$175,530 - $222,564 Annually for the SES.3 level

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. 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.

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Position Information

This is a Career Indefinite position, open to Lab employees and external candidates.

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• 401(k)
• Relocation Assistance
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Flexible schedules (*depending on project needs)
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This position requires a Department of Energy (DOE) Q-level clearance.If you are selected, wewill initiate a Federal background investigation to determine if youmeet eligibility requirements for access to classified information or matter. Also, all L or Q cleared employees are subject to random drug testing. Q-level clearance requires U.S. citizenship.

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