Engineering Technologist 1/2
- Req. Number: IRC144416
- Organization : DP-1/Detonator Production-Product Engineering
- City, State: Los Alamos, New Mexico
- Recruiter Name: Lujan, Oscar Rene
- Recruiter Email: olujan@lanl.gov
What You Will Do
This position will be filled at either the Engineering Technologist 1/2 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.
Detonator Production (DP) Division is the premier Production Agency (PA) assigned to produce War Reserve (WR) detonators for the Nation's nuclear stockpile security mission.
The Division is part of LANL's Weapons Production Directorate and is comprised of a team of motivated, highly skilled technical and operational support staff working in a matrixed structure. The organization is centered on high-rigor manufacturing operations to produce precision, safe, and reliable WR detonator products. DP partners closely with customers and stakeholders such as NNSA (National Nuclear Security Administration), Weapon System Design Agencies (LANL, Sandia, and Livermore), and LANL program management organizations to deliver on uniquely challenging, high-consequence national security objectives. DP upholds vigorous teamwork, personal integrity, a respectful workplace, and continuous improvement in operations, technical excellence, safety, and security.
The Detonator Production Product Engineering group (DP-1) supports high explosive detonator component manufacturing and Container Kit Assembly (CKA) design operations in the Detonator Production (DP) Division, part of the Associate Laboratory Directorate for Weapons Production (ALDWP). The Product Engineering group is considered the primary technical interface with the three design agencies and the NNSA stakeholders. Though the Product Engineers do not manage the programmatic schedule and financial requirements of a component, they must be familiar with and able to effectively communicate information in support of those activities.
As an Engineering Technologist working in the Product Engineering group (DP-1), you will initiate and conduct engineering assignments that ensure consistent and high quality design and manufacturing of Container Kit Assemblies (CKAs) that are manufactured in support of packaging and shipping detonators between the plants and sites within the Nuclear Security Enterprise (NSE). There will be significant collaboration with the drafting team in DP-2, the logistics team within DP-4, and the project leads in DP-5. This role also participates in a supporting function to several Product Realization Teams (PRT). There is significant interface with several other Design and Production Agencies (DA and PA) including those at LANL as well as those at Lawarence Livermore National Laboratory, Sandia National Laboratory, Pantex Plant, and Kansas City National Security Campus. This role will also interface with NNSA's Office of Secure Transportation as well as the various modernization and sustainment offices.
This position has the unique role of both Design Agency and Production Agency. In the DA role you will be designing the CKAs to meet very strict safety and regulatory requirements for packaging and shipping high explosives and high explosive detonators. In the PA role you will interface directly with DP-4 logistics team to help create documentation to support the manufacturing of the CKAs. This will be inclusive of using DP's established business operations practices.
This position will report to the Product Engineering Group Leader (DP-1) and day to day supervision will come from the DP-1 First Line Manager (FLM).
Engineering Technologist 1 ($87,800-$143,000)
In this role you will shadow others to learn about the complex regulatory requirements that drive the design requirements.
Engineering Technologist 2 ($94,500-$154,600)
In addition to what was outlined at the lower level, at this level.
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
Technical - Proven experience applying engineering principles, methods, and tools to complex problems. Can effectively apply technology, fixtures, and engineering knowledge to produce the required result in the most efficient and repeatable way possible.
Communication - Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with all levels of the department and division. Can effectively explain equipment usage and training processes to technicians both verbally and through formal written documentation.
Interpretation of Drawings - Strong proficiency in interpreting and translating complex requirements in specifications and engineering drawings.
Sigma 15 - This role requires the ability to obtain and maintain Sigma 15 entitlement. Dual citizens of some countries may not be eligible for this.
Additional Job Requirements for Engineering Technologist 2
In addition to the requirements outlined above, qualification at the higher level requires:
Analytical - Use data to identify areas of poor quality or efficiency and collaborate with all stakeholders to develop and implement improvements to make the manufacturing processes more robust.
Leadership - Demonstrated ability to provide technical leadership in the day-to-day process of system startup & operation, tooling setup, component inspection, and engineering decision-making.
Project Management - Demonstrated ability to apply basic project managemet skills to work. This would be inclusive of identifying and mitigating technical risks, establishing technical tasks required for completing a project within the scope of need.
Education/Experience required for Engineering Technologist 1: 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 required for Engineering Technologist 2: 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.
Desired Qualifications:
Note to Applicants: 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.
For full consideration, submit a comprehensive resume and cover letter reflective of your relevant experience to the job requirements and desired skills stated above.
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.
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.
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 such an accommodation, please send an email to applyhelp@lanl.gov or call (505)-664-6947 opt. 3.
This position will be filled at either the Engineering Technologist 1/2 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.
Detonator Production (DP) Division is the premier Production Agency (PA) assigned to produce War Reserve (WR) detonators for the Nation's nuclear stockpile security mission.
The Division is part of LANL's Weapons Production Directorate and is comprised of a team of motivated, highly skilled technical and operational support staff working in a matrixed structure. The organization is centered on high-rigor manufacturing operations to produce precision, safe, and reliable WR detonator products. DP partners closely with customers and stakeholders such as NNSA (National Nuclear Security Administration), Weapon System Design Agencies (LANL, Sandia, and Livermore), and LANL program management organizations to deliver on uniquely challenging, high-consequence national security objectives. DP upholds vigorous teamwork, personal integrity, a respectful workplace, and continuous improvement in operations, technical excellence, safety, and security.
The Detonator Production Product Engineering group (DP-1) supports high explosive detonator component manufacturing and Container Kit Assembly (CKA) design operations in the Detonator Production (DP) Division, part of the Associate Laboratory Directorate for Weapons Production (ALDWP). The Product Engineering group is considered the primary technical interface with the three design agencies and the NNSA stakeholders. Though the Product Engineers do not manage the programmatic schedule and financial requirements of a component, they must be familiar with and able to effectively communicate information in support of those activities.
As an Engineering Technologist working in the Product Engineering group (DP-1), you will initiate and conduct engineering assignments that ensure consistent and high quality design and manufacturing of Container Kit Assemblies (CKAs) that are manufactured in support of packaging and shipping detonators between the plants and sites within the Nuclear Security Enterprise (NSE). There will be significant collaboration with the drafting team in DP-2, the logistics team within DP-4, and the project leads in DP-5. This role also participates in a supporting function to several Product Realization Teams (PRT). There is significant interface with several other Design and Production Agencies (DA and PA) including those at LANL as well as those at Lawarence Livermore National Laboratory, Sandia National Laboratory, Pantex Plant, and Kansas City National Security Campus. This role will also interface with NNSA's Office of Secure Transportation as well as the various modernization and sustainment offices.
This position has the unique role of both Design Agency and Production Agency. In the DA role you will be designing the CKAs to meet very strict safety and regulatory requirements for packaging and shipping high explosives and high explosive detonators. In the PA role you will interface directly with DP-4 logistics team to help create documentation to support the manufacturing of the CKAs. This will be inclusive of using DP's established business operations practices.
This position will report to the Product Engineering Group Leader (DP-1) and day to day supervision will come from the DP-1 First Line Manager (FLM).
Engineering Technologist 1 ($87,800-$143,000)
In this role you will shadow others to learn about the complex regulatory requirements that drive the design requirements.
- Serve as a support member of the Product Realization Team (PRT), acting as the CKA technical point of contact.
- Work with other engineers and project leaders to establish the various project goals and needs in support of CKA timelines.
- Support the PA through programmatic technical reviews (e.g. Product Definition and Design Reviews, Production Readiness Reviews)
- Author proper Engineering Authorizations to communicate formal engineering intent.
- Identify cause of non-conformance and potential corrective actions for Non-Conforming Report (NCRs) that are related to their product. Provide disposition for nonconforming product.
- Work with Process Engineers and other Product Engineers in support of other DP component manufacturing to design and document manufacturing fixtures.
- An ability to work independently without heavy supervision on technical problems, but balancing with knowing when and how to seek technical advice from other subject matter experts.
Engineering Technologist 2 ($94,500-$154,600)
In addition to what was outlined at the lower level, at this level.
- Serve as a core support member of the Product Realization Team (PRT), acting as the PRIMARY CKA technical point of contact.
- Facilitate test activities that drive the qualification of CKAs for shipping. This will include designing the test fixtures, executing the tests, analyzing the data, and issuing test reports.
- Lead the PA through programmatic technical reviews (e.g. Product Definition and Design Reviews, Production Readiness Reviews)
- Collaborate with process engineers by engaging in DP's component manufacturing process development, providing feedback on needed process improvements, and assisting with process improvement implementation.
- Provide a technical backstop to the drafters in DP-2 as an expert on design practices inclusive of understanding tolerance application using Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) principles.
- Serve as a CAD and Solid Modeling expert to the drafters in support all designs.
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
Technical - Proven experience applying engineering principles, methods, and tools to complex problems. Can effectively apply technology, fixtures, and engineering knowledge to produce the required result in the most efficient and repeatable way possible.
Communication - Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with all levels of the department and division. Can effectively explain equipment usage and training processes to technicians both verbally and through formal written documentation.
Interpretation of Drawings - Strong proficiency in interpreting and translating complex requirements in specifications and engineering drawings.
Sigma 15 - This role requires the ability to obtain and maintain Sigma 15 entitlement. Dual citizens of some countries may not be eligible for this.
Additional Job Requirements for Engineering Technologist 2
In addition to the requirements outlined above, qualification at the higher level requires:
Analytical - Use data to identify areas of poor quality or efficiency and collaborate with all stakeholders to develop and implement improvements to make the manufacturing processes more robust.
Leadership - Demonstrated ability to provide technical leadership in the day-to-day process of system startup & operation, tooling setup, component inspection, and engineering decision-making.
Project Management - Demonstrated ability to apply basic project managemet skills to work. This would be inclusive of identifying and mitigating technical risks, establishing technical tasks required for completing a project within the scope of need.
Education/Experience required for Engineering Technologist 1: 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 required for Engineering Technologist 2: 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.
Desired Qualifications:
- Knowledge of the United States nuclear weapons programs, designs, and engineering.
- Previous experience or knowledge of manufacturing practices and process, such as, conduct of engineering and conduct of operations.
- Experience with weapon life cycle including surveillance.
- Experience in authoring standard operating instructions, work instructions or quality instructions.
- Knowledge of Defense Programs Business System requirements.
- Working knowledge of the requirements contained in the Weapon Quality Assurance Program - Production Agency and implementing administrative procedures.
- Experience working as a derivative classifier
- Proficiency in the use of the following systems:
- MRP/ERP software such as Solumina, SOMS, SAP
- Quality systems such as MQS, NCR
- Configuration control systems such as PDMLink, EALink
- CAD systems such as CREO and / or SolidWorks
- Proficient in GD&T per ANSI/ASME Y14.5
- Basic project management skills
- Clearance - Active and /or ability to reinstate a Department of Energy "Q" clearance
Note to Applicants: 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.
For full consideration, submit a comprehensive resume and cover letter reflective of your relevant experience to the job requirements and desired skills stated above.
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.
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.
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 such an accommodation, please send an email to applyhelp@lanl.gov or call (505)-664-6947 opt. 3.
