Electrical Engineering Test Lead (R&D Engineer 2/3)
- Req. Number: IRC138102
- Organization : V-21/Weapons Test Execution
- City, State: Los Alamos, New Mexico
- Recruiter Name: Lujan, Miranda
- Recruiter Email: mlujan@lanl.gov
What You Will Do
The Weapons Test Execution Group (V-21) is responsible for delivering high-fidelity test articles to resolve critical weapon design questions. V-21 provides expertise to facilitate design, fabrication, assembly and fielding of experiments for small components up to full scale integrated tests. Test activities include collaborations with weapon sustainment and modernization programs, the hydrodynamic test programs, subcritical experiments programs, and may include joint test operations with Sandia National Laboratory, Lockheed Martin Space, and others. Projects vary widely from small weapon component experiments to system level testing to validate both functional and engineering design performance requirements.
Experiments supported by V-21 span a wide range of engineering disciplines including explosives testing, thermal and mechanical environments testing, electrical testing, electromagnetic environments testing, and flight testing. Experiments require partnership across many specialized organizations; the coordination of these capabilities falls under the purview of V-21.
The successful candidate will work in V-21 on the Authentication of Engineering Requirements and Objectives (AERO) Team as an electrical or electromagnetic test lead for development, qualification, or surveillance tests in support of LANL and other Nuclear Security Enterprise (NSE) customers. Principal responsibilities in this position include:
This position will be filled at either the R&D Engineer 2 or 3 level, depending on the skills of the selected candidate.
R&D Engineer 2 ($104,100 - $172,200)
At the R&D Engineer 2 level, you will function in the test lead role in support of a development, qualification, or surveillance test for LANL systems groups of other nuclear security enterprise partners. You will interface regularly with program partners, plan and schedule work in support of test objectives, participate in test execution, and prepare test evidence in the form of data packages and final reports.
R&D Engineer 3 ($125,200 - $211,300)
In addition to R&D 2 responsibilities, an R&D Engineer 3 will provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior staff and interface with program partners to engage in strategic planning for future tests and experimental capabilities.
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
Communication Skills
Demonstrated ability to:
Leadership Skills
Demonstrated experience:
Additional Job Requirements for R&D Engineer 3:
In addition to the requirements outlined above, qualification at the higher level requires:
Education/Experience at lower 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.
Education/Experience at higher level: Position requires a Master's degree in Engineering from an accredited institution and 6 years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation. At this level a Ph.D. may be preferred.
Desired Qualifications:
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, 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.
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:
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 opt. 3.
The Weapons Test Execution Group (V-21) is responsible for delivering high-fidelity test articles to resolve critical weapon design questions. V-21 provides expertise to facilitate design, fabrication, assembly and fielding of experiments for small components up to full scale integrated tests. Test activities include collaborations with weapon sustainment and modernization programs, the hydrodynamic test programs, subcritical experiments programs, and may include joint test operations with Sandia National Laboratory, Lockheed Martin Space, and others. Projects vary widely from small weapon component experiments to system level testing to validate both functional and engineering design performance requirements.
Experiments supported by V-21 span a wide range of engineering disciplines including explosives testing, thermal and mechanical environments testing, electrical testing, electromagnetic environments testing, and flight testing. Experiments require partnership across many specialized organizations; the coordination of these capabilities falls under the purview of V-21.
The successful candidate will work in V-21 on the Authentication of Engineering Requirements and Objectives (AERO) Team as an electrical or electromagnetic test lead for development, qualification, or surveillance tests in support of LANL and other Nuclear Security Enterprise (NSE) customers. Principal responsibilities in this position include:
- Working with program partners to develop experimental requirements and objectives
- Overseeing experimental design, fabrication, and assembly
- Collaborating with numerous capabilities across the Laboratory to field and execute experiments
- Post-test analysis and reporting, and disposition of hardware
- Preparation and oversight of associated test scope, schedule, and budget
This position will be filled at either the R&D Engineer 2 or 3 level, depending on the skills of the selected candidate.
R&D Engineer 2 ($104,100 - $172,200)
At the R&D Engineer 2 level, you will function in the test lead role in support of a development, qualification, or surveillance test for LANL systems groups of other nuclear security enterprise partners. You will interface regularly with program partners, plan and schedule work in support of test objectives, participate in test execution, and prepare test evidence in the form of data packages and final reports.
R&D Engineer 3 ($125,200 - $211,300)
In addition to R&D 2 responsibilities, an R&D Engineer 3 will provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior staff and interface with program partners to engage in strategic planning for future tests and experimental capabilities.
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
Communication Skills
Demonstrated ability to:
- Clearly articulate and explain technical ideas, concepts, procedures, and requirements to employees of all experience levels, including management and senior leadership.
- Communicate status, issues, and concerns clearly and concisely with program partners, management, and senior leadership.
- Build strong collaborative networks, guiding resources and expertise towards mutually beneficial objectives and outcomes.
Leadership Skills
Demonstrated experience:
- Leading multidisciplinary teams, including managing and communicating technical details over a broad range of STEM fields.
- Designing and fielding experiments, or leading projects leveraging the principles of the scientific method.
- Authoring technical documentation, test reports, and/or peer reviewed publications.
Additional Job Requirements for R&D Engineer 3:
In addition to the requirements outlined above, qualification at the higher level requires:
- Direct experience in the test, qualification, product realization team (PRT) lead role, equivalent role at LANL, or in the defense or manufacturing industry.
- Experience developing budget estimates, resource estimations, and schedules for projects of moderate complexity.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and provide mentorship to staff.
Education/Experience at lower 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.
Education/Experience at higher level: Position requires a Master's degree in Engineering from an accredited institution and 6 years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation. At this level a Ph.D. may be preferred.
Desired Qualifications:
- Experience in the field of electrical engineering with a focus on experimentation, and/or experience in a closely related field.
- Experience working with or around hazardous materials.
- Familiarity with LANL design agency quality (DAQ) policy documents.
- Experience mentoring new and/or junior staff or students.
- Experience reviewing/approving engineering drawings with focus on geometrical dimensioning & tolerancing.
- Active Q clearance
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, 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.
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.
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.
