R&D Engineer 1/2 (Mechanical Design Engineer)
- Req. Number: IRC134280
- Organization : PT-5 Product Engineering & Product Support
- City, State: Los Alamos, New Mexico
What You Will Do
The Pit Technologies (PT) Division of Los Alamos National Laboratory is the operational group at the forefront of plutonium pit manufacturing and surveillance, which enable the modernization and continued stewardship of the United States' thermonuclear weapons stockpile. This position is assigned to the Tooling Design Team within the Engineering and Product Support Group (PT-5) of PT Division. The team provides design and configuration management services for the tooling that enables all aspects of the division's diverse mission set, which includes the lab's 30 pits per year mission, pit surveillance, subcritical experiments, and other work related to national security.
R&D Engineer 1 ($92,300 - $151,000)
As a mechanical design engineer, the selected applicant will support the development of tooling and equipment for all Pit Technologies groups and operations. This position requires close collaboration with other Pit Technologies product engineering, process engineering, design, and fabrication personnel in a dynamic and collaborative work environment to provide timely and novel tooling designs that are fit for use in a Category 2 nuclear facility. The selected applicant will be expected to work with other pit technologies engineers in process analysis and initial requirements development, model design concepts, select appropriate materials and finishes, apply design for manufacturing techniques, and perform relevant engineering analyses. In addition to these duties, this person will help in the development of design standards and procedures, enabling the tooling design team to mature into one of the most highly functioning design engineering organizations at the laboratory.
R&D Engineer 2 ($101,700 - $168,200)
In addition to what was outlined at the lower level, the R&D Engineer 3 will be expected to mentor lower-level engineers, engineering technologists, and designer/drafters. The selected applicant will contribute significant design engineering experience from either industry or the nuclear security enterprise, acting as a senior advisor to the first line manager on all things pertaining to tooling development.
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
Design Engineering Expertise
Communication Skills
Teamwork
Additional Job Requirements for R&D Engineer 2
Education and Experience at the lower level: Position requires a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited institution related to the occupation combined with 2 years of related experience. Candidates that meet the degree requirement, but do not meet the 2-year minimum experience requirement are encouraged to apply and may be considered for hire through an exception process.
Education and Experience at the higher level: Position requires a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited institution and 4 years of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.
Desired Qualifications:
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:
For Full Consideration: Applicants must include a resume with a cover letter that addresses all of the minimum requirements of the position; any additional desired requirements should also be addressed.
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.
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 and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to 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 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 1-505-664-6947 option 2 and then option 3.
The Pit Technologies (PT) Division of Los Alamos National Laboratory is the operational group at the forefront of plutonium pit manufacturing and surveillance, which enable the modernization and continued stewardship of the United States' thermonuclear weapons stockpile. This position is assigned to the Tooling Design Team within the Engineering and Product Support Group (PT-5) of PT Division. The team provides design and configuration management services for the tooling that enables all aspects of the division's diverse mission set, which includes the lab's 30 pits per year mission, pit surveillance, subcritical experiments, and other work related to national security.
R&D Engineer 1 ($92,300 - $151,000)
As a mechanical design engineer, the selected applicant will support the development of tooling and equipment for all Pit Technologies groups and operations. This position requires close collaboration with other Pit Technologies product engineering, process engineering, design, and fabrication personnel in a dynamic and collaborative work environment to provide timely and novel tooling designs that are fit for use in a Category 2 nuclear facility. The selected applicant will be expected to work with other pit technologies engineers in process analysis and initial requirements development, model design concepts, select appropriate materials and finishes, apply design for manufacturing techniques, and perform relevant engineering analyses. In addition to these duties, this person will help in the development of design standards and procedures, enabling the tooling design team to mature into one of the most highly functioning design engineering organizations at the laboratory.
R&D Engineer 2 ($101,700 - $168,200)
In addition to what was outlined at the lower level, the R&D Engineer 3 will be expected to mentor lower-level engineers, engineering technologists, and designer/drafters. The selected applicant will contribute significant design engineering experience from either industry or the nuclear security enterprise, acting as a senior advisor to the first line manager on all things pertaining to tooling development.
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
Design Engineering Expertise
- Broad knowledge and proven experience in mechanical engineering disciplines, including materials science and engineering, and mechanics of materials.
- Proficiency in computer-aided design techniques.
- Proficiency in drafting principals, application of standards, symbols, notes, GD&T on drawings and models to capture design intent.
- Broad understanding of ASME, ANSI, AWS and related industry standards for addressing fit, form and function
- Significant knowledge and experience in manufacturing techniques and best practices, especially machine shop and inspection equipment.
Communication Skills
- Effective communication skills, both orally and in writing with diverse employees and organizations at all levels (e.g. technicians, process owners, product/quality/design engineers, project managers, management, and federal sponsors).
Teamwork
- Experience working in diverse teams, collaborating on novel designs with minimal guidance.
Additional Job Requirements for R&D Engineer 2
- Demonstrated knowledge in the above areas.
- Experience mentoring and advising on best practices pertaining to all the above design engineering competencies.
Education and Experience at the lower level: Position requires a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited institution related to the occupation combined with 2 years of related experience. Candidates that meet the degree requirement, but do not meet the 2-year minimum experience requirement are encouraged to apply and may be considered for hire through an exception process.
Education and Experience at the higher level: Position requires a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited institution and 4 years of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.
Desired Qualifications:
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience with Creo Parametric and PDMLink
- An ASME GDTP Technologist certification is desired at the higher level.
- Knowledge and experience in pit design or manufacturing
- Active DOE "Q" clearance (or equivalent).
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:
For Full Consideration: Applicants must include a resume with a cover letter that addresses all of the minimum requirements of the position; any additional desired requirements should also be addressed.
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.
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 and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to 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 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 1-505-664-6947 option 2 and then option 3.
