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Mechanical Technologist/Sr. Mechanical Technologist - Nuclear Materials Engineering

Livermore, CA, us💼 Full-time💰 $44–$44🗓 2026-08-19 → 2026-09-25

Core

Provide mechanical support for physics experiments involving radioactive/fissile materials, including design, fabrication, assembly, and maintenance of complex systems.

Role type

Sr. Mechanical Technologist (Nuclear Materials Engineering)

Builds

Mechanical components and systems for physics experiments at LLNL

Domain

Nuclear engineering / Defense technologies

Deliverable

physical/clinical work

Required skills

mechanical fabrication and assembly, operating mechanical diagnostic equipment, reading engineering drawings, general machining processes, materials and manufacturing knowledge

Preferred skills

advanced technical assembly of complex systems, project design review participation, technical direction to others

Technologies

mechanical diagnostic equipment, hand/power tools, interlock systems

Responsibilities

Design, fabricate, assemble, and disassemble moderately to complex mechanical components; operate and maintain mechanical diagnostic equipment; maintain systems documentation and experimental records; perform facility maintenance and equipment control upgrades; ensure experimental areas are clean and ready

Seniority

Mid-level to Senior, hands-on IC

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