Los Alamos National Laboratory

What You Will Do

Put your engineering talents to good use by joining our world-class Metallography Team within LANL's Power Supply & Production organization (PSP-6)! We are looking for an exceptional R&D Engineer to join our Metallography, Surveillence and Characterization (MSC) team at Los Alamos National Laboratory. Be a part of an organization that has been making space exploration possible via radioisotope power unit production. All 27 past NASA space missions have used radioisotope power-from the Viking missions on Mars to the Voyager spacecraft entering interplanetary space to, most recently, the Curiosity rover on Mars and the New Horizons spacecraft that sailed past Pluto.

As an R&D Engineer 3 you will support our MSC Team by supporting our process leaders by providing design and drafting services. As we bring up new processes and update our older processes you will work closely to understand the needs of of the process leads and produce technical engineering drawings to our standardized specifications. In addition, you will be exposed to several processes to gain familiarity and to work closely with management to determine which processes you could support and possibly take the lead on.

What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Engineering: Demonstrated knowledge of and experience in engineering disciplines such as mechanical, electrical, nuclear, chemical, or industrial.
• CAD: Proficiently skilled in use of computer-aided drafting (CAD) and product data management (PDM) software tools used to produce models, drawings, layouts and sketches of components or systems
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with Creo Parametric and Models Based Definition (MBD)
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with Windchill and PDMLink
• Demonstrated experience in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) per ANSI Y14.5 engineering drawing standard, application of symbols and notes to ensure models capture design intent
• Advanced level understanding of modeling and drawing drafting principles, application of standards, symbols, notes, GD&T on drawings and models to capture design intent
• Advanced understanding of ASME, ANSI, AWS, and related industry standards for addressing fit, form, and function
• Mechanical/Machining: Advanced understanding of engineering materials and their suitability for component design and manufacture
• Advanced understanding of engineering, design, and drafting concepts related to mechanical discipline
• Advanced knowledge of principles for design, fabrication, assembly, and fielding of components and mechanisms
• Understanding of machine shop equipment like a mill, lathe, drill press, welder, and inspection equipment
• Teamwork: Experience working in diverse teams, collaborating on novel designs from rough sketches with minimal guidance from senior level technicians or engineers
• Ability to train junior engineers in the use of Creo and Windchill
• Willingness to lead small team of designer/drafters if needed
• Other: Expert knowledge and demonstrated experience working within the framework of established conduct of engineering practices
• Familiarity with document control and records requirements in a highly regulated environment
• Willingness to perform hands-on duties in a radiological environment

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

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with the process of working through facility design changes, and readiness.
• Experience with startup activities associated with bringing new processes online in the PF-4 facility.
• Experience communicating with management on project and equipment status.
• Quality Standards: Knowledge of 10 CFR 830 with experience in nuclear processing and/or high hazard facility operating requirements, safety/authorization basis and/or Conduct of Operations planning and execution.

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.

Note to Applicants:

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.

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.

HRP: This position is subject to the requirements of the DOE Human Reliability Program as specified in 10 Code of Federal Regulation, Part 712, §712.11. These requirements include on going drug and alcohol testing, as well as periodic medical and psychological evaluations.

426.2: This position is subject to DOE Order 426.2, Personnel Selection, Training, and Qualification Requirements for DOE Nuclear Facilities, which establishes entry-level requirements to ensure candidates selected for specific positions can successfully perform the requirements of the job.

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 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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