Los Alamos National Laboratory

What You Will Do

This position will be filled at either the R&D Engineer 1 or R&D Engineer 2 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.

The Thermonuclear Plasma Physics group (P-4) is seeking an R&D Engineer to provide engineering support for the development, design, fabrication, and commissioning of advanced scientific instrumentation and diagnostics. Example equipment includes neutron imaging systems, gamma-ray detector systems, and gated x-ray detectors. These systems are fielded at facilities such as National Ignition Facility, the Omega laser facility, the Z-Machine at Sandia National Laboratories, and the Los Alamos Neutron Science Center (LANSCE).

R&D Engineer 1 ($96,600 - $158,000)

The successful candidate will:

• Perform research, design, testing, and analysis to develop state-of-the-art scientific diagnostics for use in physics research.
• Interact with customers to communicate project status and review engineering designs.
• Oversee fabrication and assembly of diagnostic systems, which includes performing some hands-on work.
• Document results in formal engineering drawings, calculations, reports, technical journals, and presentations.

R&D Engineer 2 ($106,400 - $176,000)

In addition to what was outlined at the lower level, at this level the successful candidate will:

• Lead project tasks from concept through to completion.
• Oversee installation of diagnostic systems.
• Provide guidance to technologists, students, machinists, and other engineers.
• Interact with customers to develop project requirements.

What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Experience in the design, fabrication, and assembly of electrical and mechanical devices.
• Excellent verbal, written, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience using 3D parametric CAD software, such as Solidworks or Creo.
• Experience using finite element analysis software such as SolidWorks Simulation or ANSYS.
• Ability to document project progress and/or completion in written reports, engineering drawings, formal calculations, and peer-reviewed publications.
• Ability to work productively as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to perform hands-on work with hand, power, and machine tools in a productive manner while complying with ES&H requirements and while using appropriate administrative controls, engineering controls, and personal protective equipment.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Q clearance which normally requires U.S. citizenship.

Additional Job Requirements for R&D Engineer 2:

In addition to the requirements outlined above, qualification at the higher level requires:

• Experience with proper application and interpretation of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) in accordance with ASME Y14.5.
• Ability to scope tasks within a project and define deliverables at task level.
• Ability to lead specific project tasks to meet scope, schedule and budget.
• Ability to contribute to the completion of milestones on multiple projects.

Education/Experience at lower level: Position requires a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an accredited institution related to the occupation combined with 2 years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and technical experience directly related to the occupation.

Candidates that meet the degree requirement, but who do not meet the two-year experience requirement, are encouraged to apply and may be considered for hire through an allowable variance.

Education/Experience at higher level: 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.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with precision fabrication techniques.
• Experience with precision measuring tools.
• Experience with LANL's Inertial Confinement Fusion/High Energy Density Physics program mission.
• Experience conducting scientific work while complying with ES&H requirements and using appropriate administrative controls, engineering controls, and personal protective equipment.
• Experience with the principles of electrical safety and knowledge of pressure systems.
• Active Q clearance which normally requires U.S. citizenship.

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: A cover letter addressing the minimum and desired skills is required to be considered.

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 maternity 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 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.

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