R&D Engineer 2 / 3
- Req. Number: IRC136337
- Organization : 5X120C
- City, State: Los Alamos, New Mexico
What You Will Do
The Advanced Sources and Detector (ASD) Project is responsible for the fabrication, installation, and commissioning of an ~ 20 MeV linear induction electron accelerator, through the coordination of efforts at Los Alamos, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Sandia National Laboratories, and the Nevada National Security Site (NNSS). Nicknamed Scorpius, the machine will be used to diagnose subcritical experiments at the NNSS, within an underground complex (U1a; 963 feet below grade) in support of the Enhanced Capabilities for Subcritical Experiments Program. The ASD Project is seeking engineering support to execute the final design definition, and to facilitate technical procurements in support of the assembly, installation and commissioning of the accelerator, downstream transport (DST), and ancillary systems that comprise major portions of the complete Scorpius machine.
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.
R&D Engineer 2 ($101,700 -$168,200)
As a member of the engineering team for the ASD Project, you will work with the system technical leads, the chief engineers, and a geographically dispersed project team to support the procurements and necessary design updates of the accelerator and DST subsystems to be installed at the U1a complex at the NNSS. You will coordinate and work with vendors on technical concerns that arise during procurement, in concert and coordination with the technical leads. This position includes travel to vendors and to NNSS and will report to the ASD Engineering Manager. This role is intended to provide the ASD project engineering support throughout the project lifecycle until completion, including updating final design (Title III), procurement, fabrication, assembly, installation, commissioning, and transition to operations.
You will be responsible for the following:
R&D Engineer 3 ($122,300 - $206,300)
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
Project Leadership & Practices
Experience working in a fast-paced project environment to meet all technical needs and project deliverables. Familiar with following project processes for design, configuration control, procurement, and nonconformance reports.
Communication and Teamwork
Demonstrated ability to effectively engage internal/external customers and stakeholders of multiple disciplines. Strong interpersonal skills in both verbal and written communications and the ability to effectively communicate with all levels of management and staff.
Technical Experience
Knowledge of and experience with complex engineered systems. Experience with mechanical and electrical designs. Experience working with inventory management systems. Knowledge of dimensional inspection methods. Familiarity with assembly and testing procedures.
Education/Experience for R&D Engineer 2
This 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.
Education/Experience for R&D Engineer 3
This 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:
Additional Desired Qualifications for R&D Engineer 3:
In addition to the requirements outlined above, qualification at the higher level requires:
Accelerator Experience
Computer Aided Design Experience
Essential Job Functions (can perform with or without reasonable accommodation):
Work Environment:
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:
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/SCI (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.
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 applicable 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 a disability accommodation, email applyhelp@lanl.gov or call (505) 664-6947, opt. 3.
The Advanced Sources and Detector (ASD) Project is responsible for the fabrication, installation, and commissioning of an ~ 20 MeV linear induction electron accelerator, through the coordination of efforts at Los Alamos, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Sandia National Laboratories, and the Nevada National Security Site (NNSS). Nicknamed Scorpius, the machine will be used to diagnose subcritical experiments at the NNSS, within an underground complex (U1a; 963 feet below grade) in support of the Enhanced Capabilities for Subcritical Experiments Program. The ASD Project is seeking engineering support to execute the final design definition, and to facilitate technical procurements in support of the assembly, installation and commissioning of the accelerator, downstream transport (DST), and ancillary systems that comprise major portions of the complete Scorpius machine.
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.
R&D Engineer 2 ($101,700 -$168,200)
As a member of the engineering team for the ASD Project, you will work with the system technical leads, the chief engineers, and a geographically dispersed project team to support the procurements and necessary design updates of the accelerator and DST subsystems to be installed at the U1a complex at the NNSS. You will coordinate and work with vendors on technical concerns that arise during procurement, in concert and coordination with the technical leads. This position includes travel to vendors and to NNSS and will report to the ASD Engineering Manager. This role is intended to provide the ASD project engineering support throughout the project lifecycle until completion, including updating final design (Title III), procurement, fabrication, assembly, installation, commissioning, and transition to operations.
You will be responsible for the following:
- Provide engineering support to execute the final design definition, procurement, fabrication, assembly, installation, commissioning, and transition to operations.
- Prepare inspection, assembly, and test procedures to support procurements and commissioning activities.
- Develop Statements of Work and associated documentation for procurement of hardware.
- Perform structural, thermal, and other engineering analysis and reports to support the design.
- Interface with procurement staff, QA, and vendors to ensure LANL designs are delivered in accordance with requirements and drawings.
- Collaborate with technical staff and Quality Assurance to resolve Supplier Non-Conformances.
- Provide technical support for vendor visits and product inspections.
- Provide technical support for component installation at the Integrated Test Stand and PULSE complex at NNSS.
R&D Engineer 3 ($122,300 - $206,300)
- In addition to what was outlined at the R&D Engineer 2 level, at this level you would be expected to:
- Support the ASD project as responsible engineer in accordance with the ASD Design Engineering Procedure which defines expectations for design calculations, testing, design reviews, RAMI, value engineering, manufacturability, safety, etc.
- Serve as a responsible engineer to prepare design products to meet form, fit, and function requirements and well as applicable design standards defined in the ASD Design Criteria Document.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior R&D Engineers.
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
Project Leadership & Practices
Experience working in a fast-paced project environment to meet all technical needs and project deliverables. Familiar with following project processes for design, configuration control, procurement, and nonconformance reports.
Communication and Teamwork
Demonstrated ability to effectively engage internal/external customers and stakeholders of multiple disciplines. Strong interpersonal skills in both verbal and written communications and the ability to effectively communicate with all levels of management and staff.
Technical Experience
Knowledge of and experience with complex engineered systems. Experience with mechanical and electrical designs. Experience working with inventory management systems. Knowledge of dimensional inspection methods. Familiarity with assembly and testing procedures.
Education/Experience for R&D Engineer 2
This 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.
Education/Experience for R&D Engineer 3
This 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:
- Knowledge of and experience designing and/or operating technology systems associated with linear induction accelerators.
- Experience on large multi-organizational projects, with a particular emphasis on accelerator systems.
- Demonstrated experience leading a team and experience collaborating productively with other teams of technical experts to overcome engineering challenges.
Additional Desired Qualifications for R&D Engineer 3:
In addition to the requirements outlined above, qualification at the higher level requires:
Accelerator Experience
- Experience with mechanical and electrical designs specifically for accelerator systems.
- Knowledgeable of accelerator system hardware.
- Knowledge of accelerator assembly and testing procedures.
Computer Aided Design Experience
- Advanced knowledge of 3D CAD Modeling Software, e.g. Creo and PDM Link.
- Experience managing PDM Link libraries.
- Experience with AutoCAD (Mechanical and/or Electrical).
- Experience training others to follow organizational protocols.
Essential Job Functions (can perform with or without reasonable accommodation):
Work Environment:
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:
- Although the primary responsibilities of this position are associated with work at Los Alamos National Laboratory, regular travel is required to vendor sites and to PULSE for supporting installation activities.
- For full consideration please attach a cover letter that addresses how you meet the requirements of the position.
- This position will require travel on a regular basis.
- Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People's Republic of China, the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of 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.
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/SCI (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.
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 applicable 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 a disability accommodation, email applyhelp@lanl.gov or call (505) 664-6947, opt. 3.
