Production Liaison Engineer (R&D Engineer 3)
- Req. Number: IRC138147
- Organization : Q-7/Gas Transfer Systems Group
- City, State: Los Alamos, New Mexico
- Salary: $125,200 - $211,300
- Recruiter Name: Anaya, Joseph Raymond (JoeRay)
- Recruiter Email: jranaya@lanl.gov
What You Will Do
The Gas Transfer Systems Group (Q-7) is seeking a driven and experienced Production Liaison Engineer (R&D Engineer 3) to support critical production and surveillance missions at Savannah River Site (SRS). In this role, you'll lead and coordinate technical efforts focused on gas transfer systems integral to the nation's nuclear weapons program. Your primary responsibility will be the oversight and coordination of production and surveillance activities, ensuring excellence in quality, reliability, and safety.
You will act as the technical liaison between the Savannah River Site production agency, the Savannah River Tritium Enterprise [SRTE], and the LANL GTS design agency. We are seeking a seasoned engineering professional with a strong foundation in program leadership to oversee our production program, ensuring alignment between technical operations and strategic organizational goals. Leveraging your strong technical, professional, and leadership background, you'll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to identify, analyze, and resolve complex production issues. You'll also influence strategic decisions, drive continuous improvement, and facilitate effective communication between technical, operational, and managerial teams.
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
Engineering Expertise:
Technical Leadership & Problem Solving:
Production and Surveillance Experience:
Communication and Team Collaboration:
Education/Experience: Position requires a 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. At this level a Ph.D. may be preferred.
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, 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
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 Gas Transfer Systems Group (Q-7) is seeking a driven and experienced Production Liaison Engineer (R&D Engineer 3) to support critical production and surveillance missions at Savannah River Site (SRS). In this role, you'll lead and coordinate technical efforts focused on gas transfer systems integral to the nation's nuclear weapons program. Your primary responsibility will be the oversight and coordination of production and surveillance activities, ensuring excellence in quality, reliability, and safety.
You will act as the technical liaison between the Savannah River Site production agency, the Savannah River Tritium Enterprise [SRTE], and the LANL GTS design agency. We are seeking a seasoned engineering professional with a strong foundation in program leadership to oversee our production program, ensuring alignment between technical operations and strategic organizational goals. Leveraging your strong technical, professional, and leadership background, you'll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to identify, analyze, and resolve complex production issues. You'll also influence strategic decisions, drive continuous improvement, and facilitate effective communication between technical, operational, and managerial teams.
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
Engineering Expertise:
- Proven knowledge and experience in mechanical, chemical, materials engineering, or related technical fields.
- Demonstrated ability to interpret complex engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
- Extensive hands-on experience with production, surveillance, or R&D for GTS.
Technical Leadership & Problem Solving:
- Demonstrated ability to lead technical projects, set strategic direction, manage priorities, and achieve milestones.
- Proven record of applying innovative solutions to solve complex engineering problems.
- Ability to independently manage multiple projects concurrently with minimal supervision.
Production and Surveillance Experience:
- Experience overseeing manufacturing processes, certifications, quality assurance, or surveillance activities in highly regulated environments.
- Familiarity with production agency operations, qualification processes, and interfacing effectively with external stakeholders.
Communication and Team Collaboration:
- Exceptional interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Proven success collaborating across multiple organizational boundaries and fostering inclusive, high-performing teams.
Education/Experience: Position requires a 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. At this level a Ph.D. may be preferred.
Desired Qualifications:
- Prior experience specifically in gas transfer systems or nuclear weapons production processes.
- Experience with engineering authorization systems, document management (such as PDM Link), and specification management.
- Understanding of the technical interfaces (mechanical/ electrical) associated with nuclear weapon systems.
- Experience interacting with NNSA National Laboratories, production agencies, or similar high-consequence technical organizations.
- Current or previous DOE/NNSA Q-clearance or ability to obtain one.
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:
- Moderate travel is anticipated for interfacing with LANL and other Nuclear Security Enterprise sites.
- Clearly highlight your engineering and management-related education, certifications, and relevant operational experience in your resume/CV.
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
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.
