Electrical Engineer - Radio Frequency/Microwave
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory · Livermore, CA · 1 mo ago
On-siteEngineering$146k–$223k/yrFull-time
We need to output HTML fragment with sections: About the role? Actually we need to use headings for sections like About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. We need to include only sections that have real specific content. We must not repeat job title as heading. Must not include Job ID etc. Must preserve all substantive info, not invent or summarize away detail. Remove boilerplate: cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, application instructions.
We need to parse the posting.
Company Description: "Join us and make YOUR mark on the World! Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) has turned bold ideas into world-changing impact advancing science and technology to strengthen U.S. security and promote global stability. Our mission spans four critical national security areas nuclear deterrence, threat preparedness, energy security, and multi-domain defense empowering teams to take on the toughest challenges of today and tomorrow. With a culture built on innovation and operational excellence, LLNL is a place where your expertise can make a real impact."
That's company description; could be "About the role"? Actually "About the role" is more about the job. But we have a company description; we could put under "About the role" maybe? The instruction: use for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). So we can include sections that have content.
We have Job Description: details about role, responsibilities.
We have Additional Job Responsibilities At The SES.3 Level.
We have Qualifications (general) and Additional Qualifications At The SES.3 Level.
We have Qualifications We Desire (desired qualifications).
We have Pay Range.
We have Additional Information: Position Information (Career Indefinite, etc.), Why Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory? (benefits), Security Clearance, Pre-Employment Drug Test, Wireless and Medical Devices, How To Identify Fake Job Advertisements, Equal Employment Opportunity, Reasonable Accommodation, California Privacy Notice.
We need to remove boilerplate: EEO, scam warning, etc. Also remove duplicated lines. Also remove application instructions (none present). Also remove navigation etc.
We need to preserve substantive info: company description, job description, responsibilities, qualifications, desired qualifications, pay range, benefits (flexible benefits package, 401(k), relocation assistance, education reimbursement program, flexible schedules), security clearance info (maybe part of requirements?), but we might treat security clearance as a requirement (Qualifications). The posting says "Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance which requires U.S. Citizenship." That's a qualification.
Also "Pre-Employment Drug Test" maybe a requirement but could be considered part of qualifications? Might be considered a condition; but we could include under Requirements or Qualifications. However we need to avoid boilerplate like EEO, scam warning, privacy notice, etc. Those are boilerplate; we should drop them.
Also "Wireless and Medical Devices" maybe not boilerplate but specific policy; could be included under Requirements? Might be considered a condition of employment. Might be considered part of "Requirements" or "Qualifications". But it's more about workplace policy; maybe we can include under "Requirements" as a note. However the instruction: "Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones." So we could combine many items into Qualifications and Responsibilities sections.
We need to output only HTML fragment, no markdown fences.
Let's decide sections:
- About the role: could contain company description and brief overview of role (maybe from Job Description first paragraph). But we already have Job Description details; we could put that under Responsibilities.
Better: Use sections: About the role (company description + brief role summary), Responsibilities (detailed duties), Qualifications (required qualifications), Desired Qualifications (maybe under Qualifications as a subsection? But we could have a separate "Qualifications" for required and "Preferred Qualifications" for desired. However the instruction list includes Qualifications and Skills; we could treat desired qualifications as "Qualifications" and required as "Requirements"? Actually they list Requirements and Qualifications as separate possible headings. So we can use Requirements for mandatory qualifications, and Qualifications for desired? Or vice versa. Usually Requirements = mandatory, Qualifications = desired. We'll follow that.
Thus:
- Requirements: mandatory qualifications (ability to obtain DOE Q-level clearance, US citizenship, Bachelor's degree, fundamental EE concepts, experience with noise figure analysis, low noise/power amplifiers, s-parameter characterization, experience with CST Microwave, HFSS, COMSOL or similar RF simulation software, ability to learn unique design requirements for high voltage electrical systems, proficient communication skills, ability to work in multidisciplinary team). Also maybe pre-employment drug test? Could be included but it's a condition; but we can include under Requirements as "Must pass pre-employment drug test". However that's more of a condition; but we can include.
- Qualifications: desired qualifications (Master's degree, significant knowledge of EMI/RFI and grounding/shielding, broad experience with ADS or Cadence and/or antenna design). Also maybe additional qualifications for SES.3 level? Actually those are additional responsibilities for higher level; but we could incorporate them under Responsibilities (additional job responsibilities at SES.3 level). Or we could have a separate section for "Additional Responsibilities (SES.3 level)". But we can incorporate into Responsibilities as bullet points under a note.
- Skills: maybe we could list specific technical skills: circuit simulation software, S-parameter analysis, etc. But we already have them in qualifications. Could combine.
- Benefits: from "Why Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory?" includes Flexible Benefits Package, 401(k), Relocation Assistance, Education Reimbursement Program, Flexible schedules (*depending on project needs). Also maybe "Included in 2026 Best Places to Work by Glassdoor!" (that's a perk). So we can put those under Benefits.
- Pay: Pay Range details.
- Schedule: maybe not explicitly stated; only mention full-time on-site presence. Could infer schedule: full-time on-site. But we shouldn't create Schedule section unless posting actually states them. It says "This position requires full-time on-site presence due to the nature of the work." That's about schedule/location. Could be considered schedule? Might be considered work arrangement. But the instruction: never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless the posting actually states them. It does state full-time on-site presence, which is about schedule/location. So we could include a Schedule section with that detail. However they might consider schedule as work hours; but we have "full-time on-site presence". That's enough.
We also have "Position Information This is a Career Indefinite position, open to Lab employees and external candidates." That could be under About the role or maybe under Benefits? It's about position type. Could be under About the role.
We also have "Security Clearance" details; but we already included clearance as requirement. Additional details about random drug testing, etc. Could be under Requirements as well.
We need to remove boilerplate: EEO, scam warning, privacy notice, etc. Also remove duplicated lines (like repeated "Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance which requires U.S. Citizenship." appears only once). Also remove "How To Identify Fake Job Advertisements" etc.
Now produce HTML.
Structure:
for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). So we can include sections that have content.
We have Job Description: details about role, responsibilities.
We have Additional Job Responsibilities At The SES.3 Level.
We have Qualifications (general) and Additional Qualifications At The SES.3 Level.
We have Qualifications We Desire (desired qualifications).
We have Pay Range.
We have Additional Information: Position Information (Career Indefinite, etc.), Why Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory? (benefits), Security Clearance, Pre-Employment Drug Test, Wireless and Medical Devices, How To Identify Fake Job Advertisements, Equal Employment Opportunity, Reasonable Accommodation, California Privacy Notice.
We need to remove boilerplate: EEO, scam warning, etc. Also remove duplicated lines. Also remove application instructions (none present). Also remove navigation etc.
We need to preserve substantive info: company description, job description, responsibilities, qualifications, desired qualifications, pay range, benefits (flexible benefits package, 401(k), relocation assistance, education reimbursement program, flexible schedules), security clearance info (maybe part of requirements?), but we might treat security clearance as a requirement (Qualifications). The posting says "Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance which requires U.S. Citizenship." That's a qualification.
Also "Pre-Employment Drug Test" maybe a requirement but could be considered part of qualifications? Might be considered a condition; but we could include under Requirements or Qualifications. However we need to avoid boilerplate like EEO, scam warning, privacy notice, etc. Those are boilerplate; we should drop them.
Also "Wireless and Medical Devices" maybe not boilerplate but specific policy; could be included under Requirements? Might be considered a condition of employment. Might be considered part of "Requirements" or "Qualifications". But it's more about workplace policy; maybe we can include under "Requirements" as a note. However the instruction: "Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones." So we could combine many items into Qualifications and Responsibilities sections.
We need to output only HTML fragment, no markdown fences.
Let's decide sections:
- About the role: could contain company description and brief overview of role (maybe from Job Description first paragraph). But we already have Job Description details; we could put that under Responsibilities.
Better: Use sections: About the role (company description + brief role summary), Responsibilities (detailed duties), Qualifications (required qualifications), Desired Qualifications (maybe under Qualifications as a subsection? But we could have a separate "Qualifications" for required and "Preferred Qualifications" for desired. However the instruction list includes Qualifications and Skills; we could treat desired qualifications as "Qualifications" and required as "Requirements"? Actually they list Requirements and Qualifications as separate possible headings. So we can use Requirements for mandatory qualifications, and Qualifications for desired? Or vice versa. Usually Requirements = mandatory, Qualifications = desired. We'll follow that.
Thus:
- Requirements: mandatory qualifications (ability to obtain DOE Q-level clearance, US citizenship, Bachelor's degree, fundamental EE concepts, experience with noise figure analysis, low noise/power amplifiers, s-parameter characterization, experience with CST Microwave, HFSS, COMSOL or similar RF simulation software, ability to learn unique design requirements for high voltage electrical systems, proficient communication skills, ability to work in multidisciplinary team). Also maybe pre-employment drug test? Could be included but it's a condition; but we can include under Requirements as "Must pass pre-employment drug test". However that's more of a condition; but we can include.
- Qualifications: desired qualifications (Master's degree, significant knowledge of EMI/RFI and grounding/shielding, broad experience with ADS or Cadence and/or antenna design). Also maybe additional qualifications for SES.3 level? Actually those are additional responsibilities for higher level; but we could incorporate them under Responsibilities (additional job responsibilities at SES.3 level). Or we could have a separate section for "Additional Responsibilities (SES.3 level)". But we can incorporate into Responsibilities as bullet points under a note.
- Skills: maybe we could list specific technical skills: circuit simulation software, S-parameter analysis, etc. But we already have them in qualifications. Could combine.
- Benefits: from "Why Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory?" includes Flexible Benefits Package, 401(k), Relocation Assistance, Education Reimbursement Program, Flexible schedules (*depending on project needs). Also maybe "Included in 2026 Best Places to Work by Glassdoor!" (that's a perk). So we can put those under Benefits.
- Pay: Pay Range details.
- Schedule: maybe not explicitly stated; only mention full-time on-site presence. Could infer schedule: full-time on-site. But we shouldn't create Schedule section unless posting actually states them. It says "This position requires full-time on-site presence due to the nature of the work." That's about schedule/location. Could be considered schedule? Might be considered work arrangement. But the instruction: never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless the posting actually states them. It does state full-time on-site presence, which is about schedule/location. So we could include a Schedule section with that detail. However they might consider schedule as work hours; but we have "full-time on-site presence". That's enough.
We also have "Position Information This is a Career Indefinite position, open to Lab employees and external candidates." That could be under About the role or maybe under Benefits? It's about position type. Could be under About the role.
We also have "Security Clearance" details; but we already included clearance as requirement. Additional details about random drug testing, etc. Could be under Requirements as well.
We need to remove boilerplate: EEO, scam warning, privacy notice, etc. Also remove duplicated lines (like repeated "Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance which requires U.S. Citizenship." appears only once). Also remove "How To Identify Fake Job Advertisements" etc.
Now produce HTML.
Structure:
About the role
Company description + position info.
Responsibilities
- ...
Requirements
- ...
Qualifications
- ...
Benefits
- ...
Pay
Pay range details.
Schedule
Full-time on-site presence required.
We need to ensure we don't repeat job title as heading. Now extract content. Company Description paragraph: "Join us and make YOUR mark on the World! Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) has turned bold ideas into world-changing impact advancing science and technology to strengthen U.S. security and promote global stability. Our mission spans four critical national security areas nuclear deterrence, threat preparedness, energy security, and multi-domain defense empowering teams to take on the toughest challenges of today and tomorrow. With a culture built on innovation and operational excellence, LLNL is a place where your expertise can make a real impact." Position Information: "This is a Career Indefinite position, open to Lab employees and external candidates." We could combine: "Join us and make YOUR mark on the World! Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) has turned bold ideas into world-changing impact advancing science and technology to strengthen U.S. security and promote global stability. Our mission spans four critical national security areas nuclear deterrence, threat preparedness, energy security, and multi-domain defense empowering teams to take on the toughest challenges of today and tomorrow. With a culture built on innovation and operational excellence, LLNL is a place where your expertise can make a real impact. This is a Career Indefinite position, open to Lab employees and external candidates." Now Responsibilities: from Job Description bullet-like sentences. List them: - Partner with colleagues to gain a comprehensive understanding of design requirements for electrical systems that involve unique, high-powered microwave sources. - Use broadly defined parameters, develop and execute test plans for effects testing on various electronic targets; conduct Failure Modes and Effects Analysis, through completion of projects. - Perform characterization of S-parameters and/or RF spectrum by developing moderately complex to complex analysis methods to measure performance. - Utilization of circuit simulation software for design of analog, RF and microwave circuits. - Document engineering methods and findings in informal and formal reports and presentations. - Prepare supporting safety documentation. - Collaborate with other engineers, scientists and technicians to provide moderately complex to complex engineering solutions. - Perform other duties as assigned. Additional Job Responsibilities At The SES.3 Level: - Under minimal direction, apply advanced knowledge in the domains of complex electrical engineering, microwave RF or related fields leading to engineering solutions. - Contribute to the fulfillment of project and organizational goals, acting as the main point of contact, mentoring and leading junior staff, sharing relevant knowledge, providing formal guidance and recommendations to project leadership. We could combine these as responsibilities; maybe note that these are for SES.3 level. We could add a note: "Additional responsibilities at the SES.3 level include:" then list. Now Requirements (mandatory): - Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance (requires U.S. citizenship). - Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, applied physics, or a related technical field or the equivalent combination of education and relevant previous experience. - Comprehensive knowledge of fundamental electrical engineering concepts related to assembly, calibration, and testing of analog and digital electrical systems. - Experience with noise figure analysis and working with low noise and power amplifiers. - Experience with moderately complex to complex characterization and testing of s-parameters. - Comprehensive experience with CST Microwave, HFSS, COMSOL or similar RF simulation software. - Ability to learn unique design requirements for high voltage electrical systems. - Proficient communication skills with proven ability to present concepts and ideas in a clear and coherent manner, both verbal and written for presentation and interaction with other technical staff members. - Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment. - Must pass a pre-employment drug test (including testing for marijuana as Federal Law applies). - Full-time on-site presence required (maybe schedule). But we already have schedule section; we could keep it there. We could also include "U.S. Citizenship" as part of clearance. Now Qualifications (desired): - Master’s degree in electrical engineering, applied physics, or a related technical field or the equivalent combination of education and relevant previous experience. - Significant knowledge of Electromagnetic Interference (EMI)/ Radio Frequency Interference (RFI) and grounding and shielding of electrical systems. - Broad experience with design tools such as ADS (Advanced Design System) or Cadence and