Los Alamos National Laboratory

This position is open for external candidates only to apply.

What You Will Do

This position will be filled at either the Engineering Technologist 1 or Engineering Technologist 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.

V-14 (Test Engineering) supports the national security and nuclear deterrent mission by providing high-quality, empirical evidence through the execution and assessment of weapons system and component testing.

The successful candidate will support the experimental evaluation of weapons components, subsystems, and systems. In this role, you will be responsible for providing support in the preparation and execution of experimental activities, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairing of facility equipment, setting up instrumentation and data acquisition equipment, and other similar tasks. Specific test environments include but are not limited to shock, vibration, thermal conditioning, blast, high-G load, and mechanical load-deflection testing.

Maintaining a safety and security-conscious environment are paramount in all assignments and actions. Compliance with LANL and facility safety and security practices and delivering accurate test results in a team effort are central to all testing efforts. Additional job responsibilities include participating in the development of new testing technologies and techniques and implementing quality assurance requirements.

Performance of job responsibilities will require working in controlled hazardous environments that may include high explosives, radioactive materials, radiation generating devices, and other hazardous materials.

Engineering Technologist 1 (ET-1) $87,800 - $143,00

Successful applicants will perform the following duties in this position:

• Apply basic knowledge of the principles and theories of engineering, mathematics and science to solve routine technical problems.
• Provide resolutions to an assortment of problems of moderately complex scope.
• Assist in engineering studies to formulate, determine and evaluate design criteria for structures, systems, and equipment.
• Make simple calculations and perform basic analyses in support of engineering activities.
• Assist in product/system/equipment design, development and/or experimental evaluation processes.
• Contribute to preparation of technical documentation and provide review.
• Maintain required safety and security training and compliance with LANL's safety and security protocols.

Engineering Technologist 2 (ET-2) $96,600 - $158,000

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

• Lead larger portions of the experimental execution process with limited oversight
• Contribute to mentorship of earlier career staff
• Provide recommendations on proper processes for product development, including fabrication, material selection, machining methods/equipment selection, tooling/fixtures, inspection, and assembly techniques.
• Perform computer-related activities, such as preparing, inputting data, and using computer programs for computerized solutions of technical problems, support of control systems and use of CAD systems for drawing preparation.
• Develop solutions to engineering problems in support of hardware design and/or testing. Conduct calculations and perform analyses in support of engineering activities.
• Demonstrate and promote team building and collaboration as well as conflict resolution.
• Interact with all levels of personnel and customers, with demonstrated ability to organize, prioritize, and follow through to completion on multiple tasks under strict deadlines and changing priorities.

What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements:

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

• Demonstrated experience in planning and executing experiments of varying complexity and scale.
• Experience in testing, maintenance, and troubleshooting of mechanical systems.
• Direct experience with the use of data acquisition systems and associated diagnostics.
• Knowledge in the use of standard engineering software for experimental data acquisition and analysis such as Mathcad, MATLAB, LabView or other similar software.
• Experience working and delivering product on schedule, while being involved in multiple projects having various and sometimes changing priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrate record of developing constructive, cooperative working relationships and working with teams to meet deliverables.
• Demonstrate technical leadership on small projects.
• Demonstrate experience coordinating engineering efforts with clients, suppliers, contractors and other internal groups.

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

Education/Experience at higher level: Position requires a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Technology, Science, Math, or related degree, and 5 years of directly related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

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:

• Domestic Travel may be required.
• 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.

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.

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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