Berkeley Lab is hiring a Mechanical Engineering Technical Associate to provide versatile technical support in areas such as experimental apparatus design, facility management, and safety programs. The role involves collaborating with engineering and scientific staff, contributing to projects, and developing new methods and techniques. Responsibilities include solving complex problems, reviewing technical documentation for compliance with ASME Y14.5 and LBNL standards, and serving as a subject matter …

Lawrence Berkeley National Lab’s ( LBNL) Engineering Division has an opening for a Postdoctoral Scholar to join the team.

In this role, you will assist in the design and development of cryogenic systems and components in support of cutting-edge scientific and engineering projects. You’ll contribute across the full engineering lifecycle—from modeling and analysis to fabrication, installation, and experimental testing—using tools like FEA, CFD, and HAZOP to solve complex thermal and fluid …

Berkeley Lab is hiring an Electronics Engineering Technologist to support advanced electronic systems, including the Advanced Light Source. Responsibilities include testing, evaluating, troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining complex electronic and electro-mechanical equipment using technical skills, scientific principles, and mathematics. This role is a “hands-on” engineering position.

What You Will Do:
– Interpret schematics, diagrams, parts lists, manuals, and assembly instructions.
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Berkeley Lab's Engineering Division is seeking an innovative and creative Software Developer for a role in the Beamline Controls Group at the Advanced Light Source (ALS).

The ALS is on the brink of an expansive equipment upgrade that will transform its scientific capabilities and impact future scientific discoveries for decades to come. You will shape the new control system to provide groundbreaking abilities to our user communities.

Working with ALS scientists, you will solve unique problems …

The Engineering Division at Berkeley Lab is seeking a dedicated and experienced Manufacturing Engineer to join the ALS-U (Advanced Light Source Upgrade) Project, a high-impact initiative to upgrade one of the most advanced National User Facilities in the world. This role will focus on managing large-scale Department of Energy (DOE) projects, ensuring that $10M-$15M worth of components and assemblies are designed, fabricated, procured, installed, and tested to the highest standards and within the …

The Engineering Division at Berkeley Lab is seeking a dedicated and experienced Manufacturing Engineer to join the ALS-U (Advanced Light Source Upgrade) Project, a high-impact initiative to upgrade one of the most advanced National User Facilities in the world. This role will focus on managing large-scale Department of Energy (DOE) projects, ensuring that $10M-$15M worth of components and assemblies are designed, fabricated, procured, installed, and tested to the highest standards and within the …

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory has multiple openings for an Electronics Engineering Associate in Berkeley, CA.

What You Will Do:
Provide technical support under general supervision and consultation with scientists and engineers. Provide moderately complex and varied application of sophisticated technological skills, scientific principles, mathematics, project management and technical support for the Beamlines and Accelerator section of the Advanced Light Source Electrical Engineering Group. …

Berkeley Lab’s ( LBNL) Engineering Division is hiring a Beamline Lead Electrical Engineer for the ALS-U upgrade project. This role involves leading the design, integration, and implementation of advanced electrical systems for upgraded beamlines. You will provide technical leadership and project management across all phases—from concept to commissioning—covering power distribution, grounding, controls, and radiation safety, while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

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Berkeley Lab is hiring a Beamline Engineer to support the Advanced Light Source Upgrade (ALS-U) and ongoing ALS 2.0 operations. A typical beamline consists of multiple optics, vacuum chambers, alignment and electrical systems. This role is key in managing the transition of multiple beamlines through the ALS-U project—leading shutdowns before storage ring installation and recommissioning afterward. Post-upgrade, the engineer will oversee the full beamline engineering lifecycle, from requirements …

Berkeley Lab is looking for several accomplished Senior Accelerator or Beamline Mechanical Engineers with significant experience designing, developing, analyzing, and building major technical sub-systems for particle accelerators, light source beamlines, or similarly complex scientific equipment. We look for all-in and hands-on engineers who can fluently transition between detailed CAD or analysis work, engineering research and development, and all the way to project management and fabrication, vendor, …

Electronics Engineer

Job #104308

The Berkeley Lab is seeking an Electronics Engineer to join the team. In the Accelerator Technologies Group, this position will design and implement advanced electronic instrumentation and data acquisition systems for particle accelerators and other scientific applications, focusing on FPGA-based digital signal processing for real-time control. Responsibilities span the full system lifecycle, from concept to commissioning, with assignments aligned to optimize team performance.

What You Will Do:
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Berkeley Lab is looking for an Accelerator Mechanical Engineering System Lead responsible for the overall management, integration, and delivery of the accelerator mechanical engineering system (magnets, vacuum, supports) within the ALS-U Project, an upgrade for the Advanced Light Source (ALS), a prominent National User Facility. The position is accountable for delivering the system’s scope of work on cost and schedule. This is a unique chance to work with highly advanced technologies and contribute …

The Berkeley Lab's Engineering Division is hiring a Senior Power Supply Electronics Engineering Associate to provide expert technical support for electrical and electronic systems within the Advanced Light Source (ALS) and ALS Upgrade (ALS-U) projects, with a focus on supporting the Power Supply Group. This role involves providing assistance and design support for Power Supply systems, managing documentation, procurement, fabrication, and testing to ensure system performance and operations. …

The Berkeley Lab's Engineering Division is seeking a Senior Facilities Integration Engineer to manage the building model (BIM) and assume system-level ownership for mechanical systems supporting the ALS Facility. This role involves leading the consolidation and development of as-built models from Creo Parametric facility equipment models and architectural BIMs from ALS-U project subcontractors. The engineer will refine models using 3D laser scans and other data to prevent system clashes and …

The Berkeley Lab's Engineering Division is seeking an experienced Principal Building Information Modeling (BIM) Designer to develop a consolidated Autodesk Revit BIM system. The role involves overseeing the integration of as-built models from BIM and parametric design spaces into a unified system, improving model accuracy using 3D laser scans and other data to prevent system clashes. Tasks include model editing, converting 2D drawings to 3D, and coordinating with subcontractors for scan-to-BIM …

The Berkeley Lab's Engineering Division is hiring a Building Information Modeling (BIM) Designer to support the development of a unified Autodesk Revit BIM system. This role involves consolidating as-built models from both BIM and parametric design spaces into a shared system. The BIM Designer will apply engineering knowledge to design and coordinate experimental apparatus, systems, and facilities, analyze equipment, conduct tests, and select components based on specifications and reliability. …

Electrical Engineer

Job #103854

Berkeley Lab’s ( LBNL) Engineering Division is hiring an Electrical Engineer for the ALS-U upgrade project. This role involves managing the ALS cable plant, coordinating with subsystem leads to address cabling needs, creating routing plans and cable tray designs, ensuring National Electrical Code (NEC) compliance, and collaborating with stakeholders to meet project objectives and installation requirements.

What You Will Do:
– Support AC and cabling distribution design, installation planning, and …

The Berkeley Lab's Engineering Division is hiring an Instrumentation Senior or Principal Electronics Engineering Associate to provide expert technical support for electrical and electronic systems within the Advanced Light Source (ALS) with a focus on supporting the Accelerator Instrumentation group. This role involves providing assistance and design support for printed-circuit boards, electronic chassis and internal wire/cable harnessing, structured cabling systems, managing documentation, …

Berkeley Lab is hiring a Principal Mechanical Designer to support LBNL’s scientific mission in projects like ALS, BELLA, ALS-Upgrade, and DUNE. You will lead a team of Mechanical Design Associates to develop 3D CAD models and detailed drawings from conceptual designs for manufacturing and integration. Utilizing CAD software, product lifecycle management tools, and mechanical engineering principles, you'll ensure successful integration of parts, assemblies, and sub-assemblies. In addition to …

Berkeley Lab's Engineering Division is hiring a Senior Mechanical Designer to support research and development in projects like the Advanced Light Source (ALS), BELLA center, ALS-Upgrade, and DUNE. The role involves independently creating 3D CAD models and detailed drawings for manufacturing and integration of parts or assemblies, using CAD software, product lifecycle management tools, and mechanical engineering principles.

What You Will Do:
– Lead or work with a small team to develop mechanical, …

Berkeley Lab is hiring an Power Distribution Engineering Associate to provide support for the Advanced Light Source (ALS) and its upgrade project (ALS-U), with a primary focus on AC upgrade infrastructure. This role involves supporting the upgrade efforts for the AC distribution systems for our facility, ensuring efficiency, safety, and compliance with all relevant standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in AC power distribution coupled with excellent troubleshooting and project …

Mechanical Engineer

Job #103634

Berkeley Lab's Engineering Division is hiring a Mechanical Engineer to oversee medium to large projects and perform complex mechanical engineering tasks, including design, manufacturing planning, and quality assurance. The role involves conducting and contributing to large or multiple small projects while adhering to budget and schedule constraints. Typical projects may involve particle accelerators, optics, beamline design, magnetic systems, cryogenic systems, and vacuum systems. This is a …

Quality Engineer

Job #103572

The Berkeley Lab's Engineering Division is hiring a Quality Engineer to support medium to large projects. This role involves developing and reviewing work instructions, verification/validation plans, setting up production lines, and supporting vendor interactions. The Quality Engineer will work closely with internal and external manufacturers, managing strategic relationships while focusing on technical needs and project logistics. Responsibilities include defining and implementing project-specific …

The Berkeley Lab is hiring an Accelerator Electronics Engineer to manage, maintain, and improve the electronics systems for the 88” cyclotron. This role involves working on high-voltage systems, power applications, control interfaces, RF generation, and beam diagnostics. The engineer will also be a key contact for electrical safety compliance.

This position requires a proactive, self-motivated individual who can work under general guidance and collaborate with senior engineers. The engineer will …

Join Our Innovative Team as a Technical Project Leader!

Are you ready to make a significant impact in a dynamic and collaborative environment? We are seeking a passionate and experienced Mechanical Engineering Technical Supervisor to support our Engineering Division’s cutting-edge scientific programs. In this hands-on role, you will be at the forefront of exciting engineering projects, utilizing your expertise in fabrication, assembly, installation, and manufacturing operations.

What You Will …

Are you ready to take the lead in a dynamic and innovative environment? Berkeley Lab is seeking a visionary Production/Manufacturing Engineering Department Head to become a critical member of our mission-driven Engineering Division. In this pivotal role, you will not only guide a talented team of engineers and technicians but also collaborate with cross-functional partners to drive groundbreaking projects that support our scientific endeavors.

Join us in transforming scientific ideas into reality …

Lawrence Berkeley National Lab’s (LBNL) Engineering Division and Advanced Light Source (ALS) has an opening for either a Senior Power Electronics Engineer (E20.3) or a Principal Power Electronics Engineer (E20.4) to join the team.

This position is responsible for assisting in all activities in the full system life cycle of the power conversion systems for electro-magnets, whether pulsed or continuous duty, ranging from tens of watts to roughly 0.5 MW average. The engineer will be responsible for …