Engineering Optical Coordinator
The American Physical Society, Livermore, CA, United States
Engineering Optical Coordinator
We have an opening for an Engineering Optical Coordinator to support the Supply Chain Organization within the National Ignition Facility & Photon Science (NIF&PS) Directorate. The position is full‑time on‑site in the Laser Systems Engineering and Operations (LSEO) Division, within the Engineering Directorate.
In this role, you will
Provide advanced technical oversight and coordination support for optics orders and issuance of Work Orders.
Collaborate with suppliers, requestors, LLNL Procurement, production control, NIF warehouse, LLNL Receiving, and onsite optical fabrication shops to meet project cost and schedule requirements.
Inspect optics to verify physical dimensions and surface quality, stage, transport, and deliver parts across the LLNL site.
Perform precision optical metrology and testing, including interferometry and spectrophotometry, to evaluate component quality, verify compliance with technical specifications, and support production and acceptance processes.
Provide regular, detailed status updates and reports to supervisors and requesters, while anticipating and reconciling supply issues, including technical factors affecting critical milestones.
Reconcile orders and receive optics and generate nonconformance reports for items that do not meet specification requirements.
Initiate purchasing requisitions, secure approvals, and collaborate with Subcontract Administrators to secure award of contracts, purchase items using LLNL‑issued credit card, and identify and resolve issues for successful completion as needed.
Travel to supplier facilities to assess production progress, provide technical support, perform source inspections of optics prior to authorizing shipment, and take other necessary actions to ensure suppliers success; prepare trip reports and follow‑up on open issues.
Perform advanced technical assignments, including operation of the small optics warehouse and optical metrology activities, including inspection for laser damage.
Organize and present regular formalized data to management using Excel and PowerPoint.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Additional job responsibilities, at the 339.2 level
Provide highly advanced technical and/or technical management support in the area of engineering technology or applied science, and conduct research to develop solutions to highly complex engineering problems.
Develop and refine highly complex technical tasks by applying established guidelines, reviewing technical data, and conducting research to identify and recommend substitute optical products with comparable technical specifications when required.
Author, review, and approve reports, operation/maintenance manuals, and other engineering related documents; routinely present material to management and peers; and plan, organize, budget, and lead multiple projects of significant scope.
Qualifications
Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance which requires U.S. citizenship.
Bachelor's Degree in Laser Technology, Optical Engineering, Photonics, Physics, Engineering Physics; or the equivalent combination of education and previous relevant training and work experience in optics.
Advanced skills and understanding of complex to highly complex optical materials, along with experience in optical finishing, coating, surface quality inspection, and testing methods/issues.
Advanced knowledge of optical metrology, including the principles, techniques, and instrumentation used to measure and evaluate optical components.
Advanced experience in purchasing requisitions, securing approvals, award contracts, purchasing items, and resolving procurement-related issues. Advanced experience reconciling optics orders and receipts and generating nonconformance reports.
Ability to mentor others in specific on-the-job training, with advanced technical skills specific to assignment.
Advanced written, verbal, feedback and presentation communication skills in specific technical areas.
Additional qualifications at the 339.2 level
Extensive experience mentoring others in specific on-the-job training, with advanced technical skills specific to assignment, may also include administrative and technical leadership skills.
Highly advanced skills and understanding of relevant technologies and processes, including the ability in optical, mechanical and electronics technology theory to design complex systems and solutions to highly complex problems.
Highly advanced written and verbal communication, feedback, and presentation skills in multiple technical areas.
Pay Range
$125,310 - $185,640 Annually $125,310 - $153,444 Annually for the 338.1 level $151,620 - $185,640 Annually for the 339.2 level
Security Clearance
The position requires a Department of Energy (DOE) Q-level clearance. The employee must be a U.S. citizen and will undergo a federal background investigation. All Q‑cleared employees are subject to random drug testing.
Pre‑Employment Drug Test
Selected external applicants must pass a post‑offer, pre‑employment drug test, including testing for marijuana where federal law applies.
Wireless and Medical Devices
As per DOE restrictions, you may need to work in Limited Areas where personal or laboratory mobile devices, including cell phones, tablets, fitness devices, wireless headphones, and other Bluetooth-enabled devices, are prohibited. Certain medical devices may also be restricted; hearing aids without wireless capabilities or wireless disabled are allowed.
Equal Employment Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer that is committed to providing all with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, protected veteran status, age, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.
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We have an opening for an Engineering Optical Coordinator to support the Supply Chain Organization within the National Ignition Facility & Photon Science (NIF&PS) Directorate. The position is full‑time on‑site in the Laser Systems Engineering and Operations (LSEO) Division, within the Engineering Directorate.
In this role, you will
Provide advanced technical oversight and coordination support for optics orders and issuance of Work Orders.
Collaborate with suppliers, requestors, LLNL Procurement, production control, NIF warehouse, LLNL Receiving, and onsite optical fabrication shops to meet project cost and schedule requirements.
Inspect optics to verify physical dimensions and surface quality, stage, transport, and deliver parts across the LLNL site.
Perform precision optical metrology and testing, including interferometry and spectrophotometry, to evaluate component quality, verify compliance with technical specifications, and support production and acceptance processes.
Provide regular, detailed status updates and reports to supervisors and requesters, while anticipating and reconciling supply issues, including technical factors affecting critical milestones.
Reconcile orders and receive optics and generate nonconformance reports for items that do not meet specification requirements.
Initiate purchasing requisitions, secure approvals, and collaborate with Subcontract Administrators to secure award of contracts, purchase items using LLNL‑issued credit card, and identify and resolve issues for successful completion as needed.
Travel to supplier facilities to assess production progress, provide technical support, perform source inspections of optics prior to authorizing shipment, and take other necessary actions to ensure suppliers success; prepare trip reports and follow‑up on open issues.
Perform advanced technical assignments, including operation of the small optics warehouse and optical metrology activities, including inspection for laser damage.
Organize and present regular formalized data to management using Excel and PowerPoint.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Additional job responsibilities, at the 339.2 level
Provide highly advanced technical and/or technical management support in the area of engineering technology or applied science, and conduct research to develop solutions to highly complex engineering problems.
Develop and refine highly complex technical tasks by applying established guidelines, reviewing technical data, and conducting research to identify and recommend substitute optical products with comparable technical specifications when required.
Author, review, and approve reports, operation/maintenance manuals, and other engineering related documents; routinely present material to management and peers; and plan, organize, budget, and lead multiple projects of significant scope.
Qualifications
Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance which requires U.S. citizenship.
Bachelor's Degree in Laser Technology, Optical Engineering, Photonics, Physics, Engineering Physics; or the equivalent combination of education and previous relevant training and work experience in optics.
Advanced skills and understanding of complex to highly complex optical materials, along with experience in optical finishing, coating, surface quality inspection, and testing methods/issues.
Advanced knowledge of optical metrology, including the principles, techniques, and instrumentation used to measure and evaluate optical components.
Advanced experience in purchasing requisitions, securing approvals, award contracts, purchasing items, and resolving procurement-related issues. Advanced experience reconciling optics orders and receipts and generating nonconformance reports.
Ability to mentor others in specific on-the-job training, with advanced technical skills specific to assignment.
Advanced written, verbal, feedback and presentation communication skills in specific technical areas.
Additional qualifications at the 339.2 level
Extensive experience mentoring others in specific on-the-job training, with advanced technical skills specific to assignment, may also include administrative and technical leadership skills.
Highly advanced skills and understanding of relevant technologies and processes, including the ability in optical, mechanical and electronics technology theory to design complex systems and solutions to highly complex problems.
Highly advanced written and verbal communication, feedback, and presentation skills in multiple technical areas.
Pay Range
$125,310 - $185,640 Annually $125,310 - $153,444 Annually for the 338.1 level $151,620 - $185,640 Annually for the 339.2 level
Security Clearance
The position requires a Department of Energy (DOE) Q-level clearance. The employee must be a U.S. citizen and will undergo a federal background investigation. All Q‑cleared employees are subject to random drug testing.
Pre‑Employment Drug Test
Selected external applicants must pass a post‑offer, pre‑employment drug test, including testing for marijuana where federal law applies.
Wireless and Medical Devices
As per DOE restrictions, you may need to work in Limited Areas where personal or laboratory mobile devices, including cell phones, tablets, fitness devices, wireless headphones, and other Bluetooth-enabled devices, are prohibited. Certain medical devices may also be restricted; hearing aids without wireless capabilities or wireless disabled are allowed.
Equal Employment Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer that is committed to providing all with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, protected veteran status, age, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.
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