NEN-1 R&D Engineer 3 (R&D Engineer 3)
- Req. Number: IRC144655
- Organization : NEN-1/Safeguards Science and Technology
- City, State: Los Alamos, New Mexico
- Salary: $128,000 - $215,900
What You Will Do
Help support our National Security Mission and discover why we attract the best minds in the world!
NEN-1 is the Safeguards Science and Technology Group in the Nuclear Engineering and Nonproliferation (NEN) Division. NEN-1's purpose is to defend against misuse of nuclear materials by developing and testing new technologies for domestic and international safeguards and providing training for the safeguards community. These technologies are often based on nondestructive assay (NDA) of nuclear material to provide data to material control and accounting (MC&A) programs. NEN-1 staff are technical experts in nuclear signatures and the nuclear fuel cycle and leverage that expertise to provide solutions to national challenges.
We are seeking an experienced R&D Engineer who wants to make an impact and lead technical initiatives developing safeguards solutions that enhance the LANL Plutonium Facility's MC&A capabilities for the production mission. As an engineer in NEN-1 you will adapt state-of-the-art MC&A technologies, or invent new technologies, techniques, and capabilities as necessary, to increase through puts, reduce uncertainties, enable new process flows, and enhance facility agility.
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
Education/Experience: Master's degree in engineering from an accredited institution and 6 years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.
Desired Qualifications:
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:
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:
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 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.
Help support our National Security Mission and discover why we attract the best minds in the world!
NEN-1 is the Safeguards Science and Technology Group in the Nuclear Engineering and Nonproliferation (NEN) Division. NEN-1's purpose is to defend against misuse of nuclear materials by developing and testing new technologies for domestic and international safeguards and providing training for the safeguards community. These technologies are often based on nondestructive assay (NDA) of nuclear material to provide data to material control and accounting (MC&A) programs. NEN-1 staff are technical experts in nuclear signatures and the nuclear fuel cycle and leverage that expertise to provide solutions to national challenges.
We are seeking an experienced R&D Engineer who wants to make an impact and lead technical initiatives developing safeguards solutions that enhance the LANL Plutonium Facility's MC&A capabilities for the production mission. As an engineer in NEN-1 you will adapt state-of-the-art MC&A technologies, or invent new technologies, techniques, and capabilities as necessary, to increase through puts, reduce uncertainties, enable new process flows, and enhance facility agility.
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
- Technical Expertise: Deep expertise in a nondestructive assay methodology used in nuclear safeguards, security, arms control, or nonproliferation verification. Familiarity with a broad range of safeguards technologies. In-depth understanding of statistical uncertainty analysis and error propagation.
- Professional Skills: Demonstrated commitment to quality research, technical and scientific excellence, professional integrity, scientific communication, supporting diverse points of view, and personal initiative.
- Collaboration: Ability to work independently and in a team environment on multidisciplinary engineering problems. Ability to build strong inter-organizational relationships with stakeholders.
- Leadership Experience: Proven track record leading engineering research. Experience developing and implementing project management plans, including scope, schedule, and budget.
Education/Experience: Master's degree in engineering from an accredited institution and 6 years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.
Desired Qualifications:
- Safeguards and Material Control and Accounting Expertise: Familiarity of the legal and operational frameworks governing domestic and/or international nuclear safeguards. Expertise in material control and accounting practices at nuclear facilities at various stages of the fuel cycle.
- Modeling Experience: Extensive experience in Monte Carlo modeling of nuclear physics and NDA signatures for designing experiments, optimizing instruments, quantifying uncertainties, and developing new analysis techniques.
- Equipment Deployment to Nuclear Facilities: Experience in leading the fabrication of equipment to meet requirements for use in nuclear facilities. Experience in navigating the authorization of equipment use. Familiarity with mechanical and electrical engineering, including signal processing and data acquisition, relevant to the design and fabrication of radiation detection instruments.
- Innovation: Demonstrated ability to develop innovative advanced concepts, theories, methods, techniques and approaches to address specialized problems. Ability to leverage skills (such as analysis of large data sets or expertise in programming) to solve difficult technical problems.
- A Ph.D. in nuclear engineering, physics, or related subjects is preferred.
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:
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)
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 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.
