Los Alamos National Laboratory

What You Will Do

The Materials Science in Radiation and Dynamics Extremes (MST-8) team is seeking a driven and experienced industrial systems engineer to support critical radiological materials processing missions at Los Alamos National Laboratory. In this role you will lead efforts related to installation and commissioning of multiple customer's equipment pieces and support troubleshooting operational, technical, authorization and safety basis challenges. The primary responsibility will be the oversight of customized and off-the-shelf equipment introduction into processing facilities in accordance with LANL's disciplined and safe operational regulatory environment.

The aforementioned effort will require the individual to act as liaison between nuclear processing facilities and organizations that facilitate installation and commissioning of specialized equipment. Once a facility is established, the individual will ensure that protocols exist for the safe and continuous operation of the facility to meet customers' requirements within LANL's regulatory environment in addition to lead the application of lessons learned and apply quality systems engineering concepts to maintain productivity. The selected candidate will utilize strong technical, professional, and leadership background, you'll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to identify, analyze, and resolve complex production issues. You'll also influence strategic decisions, drive continuous improvement, budget and schedule, and facilitate effective communication between technical, operational, and managerial teams.

This position will be filled at either the R&D Engineer 2 or 3 level, depending on the skills of the selected candidate. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if the candidate is hired at the higher level.

What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements:

R&D Engineer 2 ($104,100 - $172,200)

• Committed to safety in the workplace.
• Demonstrated experience with radiological manufacturing systems and mechanical, chemical, materials engineering, or related technical fields.
• Demonstrated experience interpreting complex engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Experience leading technical projects, setting strategic direction, managing priorities, and achieving milestones.
• Exceptional interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Experience in process improvement, process engineering, or industrial engineering.
• Ability to obtain a Q Clearance (which usually requires U.S. citizenship).

R&D Engineer 3 (125,200 - $211,300)

In addition to the requirements listed above, the level 3 R&D Engineer will also need the following:

• Experience overseeing equipment installation, commissioning and testing.
• Experience working in a manufacturing or production organization with defined manufacturing, testing, safety, and quality requirements.
• Experience with production operations, qualification processes, and interfacing effectively with external and internal stakeholders.
• Proven success collaborating across multiple organizational boundaries and fostering inclusive, high-performing teams.
• Project management involvement with key dates, deliverables and communication of projects and team status.
• Experience tracking of status of complex activities involving detailed budget and scheduling control and adjustments.
• Experience supporting maintenance of existing work-authorizing documents and develop new work-authorizing documents that support the team's work.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Conduct of Operations in a nuclear or radiological facility.
• Experience mentoring and coaching.

Education/Experience R&D Engineer 2: Position requires a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an accredited institution and 4 years of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

Education/Experience R&D Engineer 3: Position requires a Master's Degree in Engineering from an accredited institution and 6 years of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

Desired Qualifications:

• Expertise and experience in systems engineering, statistical process control (SPC), and lean six sigma processes applied to quality control (QC).
• Demonstrated experience developing materials processing methods. Experience with LANL policy and procedures, such as P300.
• Experience adhering to safety requirements working in a hazardous environment.
• Active Q clearance.

Note to Applicants:

• Anticipated travel of 20% to support customer equipment transition to LANL operations.
• Clearly highlight your engineering and management-related education, certifications, and relevant operational experience in your resume/CV and cover letter.

Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People's Republic of China-including the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau-as well as citizens of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (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 Environment: Work in a noisy environment, work near sources of ionizing and non-ionizing radiation, work near machinery with moving parts, working overtime or an irregular schedule.

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.

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 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 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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