SMSI provides expert management consulting, program and project management, and technical consulting services to government and private sector clients. A small business founded in 2008, SMSI has built an outstanding reputation for client-focused performance and for delivering results that enable clients to meet commitments and milestones.

EOE/AA - M/F/Vet/Disability/Drug-Free Workplace

SMSI, LLC is seeking a Product Realization Engineer (Industrial) to help support work at Lawrence Livermore National Lab (LLNL). Primary responsibilities include designing and releasing product definition (drawings and specifications) of weapon components to production agencies, supporting resolution of producibility and manufacturability issues, and developing/executing engineering evaluations of production processes at the production facilities. Engineer will be assigned to one or more Product Realization Teams (PRTs) supporting weapon modernization programs, or enduring legacy systems. These positions are at LLNL in the Defense Technologies Engineering Division (DTED), within the Engineering Directorate.

Responsibilities:

• Manage, update, and release PRT documentation including project plans, qualification plans, design requirement documentations, and interface definitions.
• Support development of evidence packages for technical design and programmatic phase gate reviews with the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) and the Production Agencies (PAs).
• Execute, maintain, and track PRT schedules, milestones, and action items. Regularly communicate project progress and status to management.
• Support realization of production processes at PAs as required: requirements, capability development, engineering evaluation, and qualification.
• Prepare Statements of Work (SOW) and coordinate purchase orders with PAs and work with PAs to ensure work is executed.
• Review drawings for technical content and design intent and prepare and release engineering specifications and drawings in coordination with PRT stakeholders.
• Review and support producibility and manufacturability issues.
• Conduct engineering testing and data analysis and ensure that data is appropriately documented and archived.
• Participate in and record meeting notes/minutes of formal and informal design reviews, multi-site PRT meetings, and program reviews.

Qualifications

• Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance which requires U.S. citizenship.
• Bachelor s degree in engineering or engineering technology (Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Chemical), or the equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• Knowledge of and experience with requirements development and engineering drawings including geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
• Knowledge of engineering testing process and ability to conduct data analyses.
• Ability to take initiative to develop innovative solutions for successful project execution.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills necessary to effectively interact and collaborate with LLNL weapons program staff, nuclear security enterprise sites, and federal management staff.

All candidates must possess:
US Citizenship
Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening test
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent organizational skills
Capability with MS Office Suite
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interface with clients, contractors, and consultant on a day-to-day basis.

Benefits:
Excellent Salary
401(k)
Generous Paid Time Off
Medical Coverage
Dental Coverage
Vision Coverage
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Other Benefits