
Staff Engineer
SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory
Menlo Park, CAJobSeen 2 days agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago
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The Staff Engineer will support development of new X-ray and laser science instruments and X-ray and optical beamline systems, and help lead new operational capabilities for the Linac Coherent Light Source facility. The role requires a bachelor’s degree in mechanical or industrial engineering or a related field, five years of engineering or engineering research experience, and demonstrated success collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams.
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Staff Engineer
Duties: Support the development of new X-ray and Laser science instruments, X-ray and optical beamline systems, and help lead the development of new operational capabilities for the Linac Coherent Light Source facility. Requirements: BS in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering or related field; 5 years' experience in engineering and/or engineering research, to include a solid background in each: performing engineering calculations; performing finite element analysis using software such as Ansys or Abaqus; analyzing precision optomechanical instrumentation components; preparing technical reports and documentation; using computer-aided design (CAD) software, such as Creo Parametric or Solid Edge, to develop detailed models of complex mechanical assemblies, generate engineering drawings, and apply Design for Manufacturing (DfM) guidelines; performing seismic analysis; scripting and automating simulation workflows; manufacturing of new scientific devices. Demonstrated success collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams. #LI-DNI and #DNI
SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer and supports diversity in the workplace. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital or family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. All staff at SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory must be able to demonstrate the legal right to work in the United States. SLAC is an E-Verify employer.
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- California median$191–266K/yr375 salary ranges
- US median$24–57/hr27 hourly ranges
- Openings
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- This posting asks for at least 5 years of experience; Staff Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 8 years at the median (1,172 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 795 of the 1,360 open Staff Engineer jobs (58%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
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