CareerPlan

Precision/Mechanical Engineer

Livermore, CA, usFull-time$146k–$223k2026-11-06 → 2026-11-10
On-siteCitizens only

Core

Design and implement precision and mechanical hardware solutions, instrumentation, and testing platforms to validate technology advances for mission-critical research and development projects.

Role type

Senior IC precision/mechanical engineer (SES.2/SES.3)

Builds

Precision mechanical/optomechanical systems, sensors, actuators, and data acquisition platforms for national laboratory R&D

Domain

National security research / Precision engineering / Mechanical systems

Required skills

Precision engineering design, GD&T (ASME Y14.5), material selection, manufacturing methods, metrology, hardware integration, sensor/actuator systems, data acquisition, technical documentation, project management

Preferred skills

Matlab, Python, Visual Basic, high voltage/RF/high vacuum design, thermal management, optomechanical alignment, ruggedization, multi-year project management

Technologies

Matlab, Python, Visual Basic, ASME Y14.5 GD&T standards

Responsibilities

Design and implement novel precision hardware solutions; develop prototypes and execute testing/validation plans; lead design reviews and mentor multidisciplinary teams; define technical objectives from evolving requirements; present technical approaches and project plans to management

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with potential for technical leadership and project management (SES.2/SES.3)