Los Alamos National Laboratory

What You Will Do

The Prototype Fabrication Division at Los Alamos National Laboratory leads in machining, fabrication, and precision dimensional inspection to support the nation's stockpile stewardship efforts. We are seeking a skilled Dimensional Metrology Engineering Technologist to join the Prototype Fabrication Applied Metrology (PF-AM) group. In this role, you will collaborate with engineers, machinists, inspectors, and quality professionals to ensure high standards in manufacturing and precision measurements.

Key responsibilities include participating in Design for Manufacturability Reviews, ensuring dimensional inspection requirements are achievable, and selecting appropriate Measurement and Test Equipment (M&TE) based on the required Total Uncertainty Ratio (TUR) to meet design specifications. You will perform precise dimensional inspections and verify compliance with design specifications for components and assemblies.

Additionally, you will write optimized, user-friendly Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) programs, provide technical support to internal and external customers, and mentor less experienced team members. By fostering a collaborative, knowledge-sharing environment, you will help strengthen the team's capabilities in dimensional inspection, CMM programming, and M&TE usage.

What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Expert knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and its application to ensure accurate dimensional measurements and design compliance.
• Thorough understanding of dimensional measurement techniques, including their application to verify design specifications and tolerances.
• Proficient in measurement uncertainty analysis, with the ability to calculate and evaluate the Test Uncertainty Ratio (TUR) and select the appropriate measurement and Test Equipment (M&TE) needed for measurements of part features.
• Advanced understanding of M&TE traceable to NIST, including in-depth knowledge of relevant standards (e.g. ISO, ASME) required to interpret calibration certificates and apply them to the end use of the M&TE.
• Hands-on-experience and expertise using M&TE commonly found in a high-precision dimensional inspection laboratories, including, but not limited to, CMMs, surface roughness testers, shadow graphs, density determination stations, height gauges, calipers, micrometers, and other precision gauges.
• Strong technical writing skills with the ability to effectively structure inspection reports that document measurements, observations, and non-conformance in a clear and understandable manner for all stakeholders.
• Strong verbal communication skills to present data and reports to peers, senior colleagues, management, and customers clearly and professionally.
• Extensive experience with CMM programming languages (e.g., Quindos, PC-DMIS) and techniques required to write complex, optimized measurement programs.
• Proven ability to provide training and mentorship, with experience guiding less-experienced operators to ensure they understand and effectively use CMM programs.

Education/Experience:

Position requires a Bachelor' Degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology Science, Math or related degree from an accredited institution and 8 years of directly related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

Desired Qualifications:

• Expert knowledge of CMM programming software, specifically Quindos.
• Demonstrated experience with various other metrology software and/or post-processing packages, such as Calypso, PC-DMIS, and/or Polyworks.
• Experience with manufacturing applications (e.g., Creo, Creo Manufacturing, and/or SolidWorks) and their integration into measurement processes.
• Experience with model-based inspection.
• Hands-on experience in maintaining, error mapping, calibrating, and/or repairing CMMs to achieve sub-micron measurement uncertainties.
• Active DOE Q clearance or equivalent security clearance.
• Knowledge of weapons production and familiarity with NAP 401.1, Weapon Quality Policy.

Note to Applicants:

To apply, please provide a comprehensive resume that outlines how you meet the minimum and desired qualifications listed above. Cover Letters are highly encouraged. The selected applicant will be required to work on-site with limited work from home opportunities.

Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People's Republic of China, the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of North Korea, and the Russian Federation, who are not Lawful Permanent Residents ("green card" holders) are prohibited from accessing facilities that support the mission, functions, and operations of national security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities, which includes Los Alamos National Laboratory.

Work Location: The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management.

Position commitment: Regular appointment employees are required to serve a period of continuous service in their current position in order to be eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the time required, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. The position commitment for this position is 1 year.

Questions? Please contact LANL Recruiter Sarita Montano at saritam@lanl.gov

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Where You Will Work

Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Our generous benefits package includes:

• PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network
• Dental and vision insurance
• Free basic life and disability insurance
• Paid childbirth and parental leave
• Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)
• Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
• Flexible schedules and time off (PTO and holidays)
• Onsite gyms and wellness programs
• Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50 mile radius)

Additional Details

Directive 206.2 - Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2. Please note that this requirement applies only to citizens of the United States. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A.

Clearance: Q (Position will be cleared to this level). Selected applicants will be subject to a background investigation conducted by or on behalf of the Federal Government, and must meet eligibility requirements* for access to classified matter. This position requires a Q clearance. and obtaining such clearance requires US Citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances. Dependent upon the position, additional authorization to access classified information may be required, which may or may not be available to dual citizens. Receipt of a Q clearance and additional access authorization ultimately is a decision of the Federal Government and not of Triad.

• Eligibility requirements: To obtain a clearance, an individual must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in very limited circumstances. See DOE Order 472.2 for additional information.

New-Employment Drug Test: The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. Although New Mexico and other states have legalized the use of marijuana, use and possession of marijuana remain illegal under federal law. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre-offer.

Regular position: Term status Laboratory employees applying for regular-status positions are converted to regular status.

Internal Applicants: Regular appointment employees who have served the required period of continuous service in their current position are eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the required period of continuous service, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. Please refer to Policy Policy P701 for applicant eligibility requirements.

Equal Opportunity: Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to protected categories such as race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.

The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request such an accommodation, please send an email to applyhelp@lanl.gov or call (505)-664-6947 opt. 3.

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