R&D Engineer 1
- Req. Number: IRC143691
- Organization : V-6/Nondestructive Testing & Evaluation
- City, State: Los Alamos, New Mexico
- Salary: $96,600 - $158,000
- Recruiter Name: Lujan, Miranda
- Recruiter Email: mlujan@lanl.gov
This position is open for external candidates only to apply.
What You Will Do
The Non-Destructive Testing & Evaluation Group (V-6) of the Verification and Validation Division (V) requires an energetic, customer-focused professional for its operations. The selected candidate will contribute to performance of non-destructive testing, operations, and development. The work environment involves moderate hazards and classified settings, requiring demonstration of a strong commitment towards safety and security. The selected candidate will be expected to work independently and as a member of a team on challenging, concurrent projects, which require close cooperation, adaptability, initiative, and willingness to provide support wherever needed. Some examples of job responsibilities are below:
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
Technical Experience
Demonstrated knowledge of and experience in one or more of the following engineering disciplines: aerospace, electrical, mechanical, nuclear, or other R&D engineering fields. Demonstrated experience in recognizing technical problems and applying analysis and testing to identify suitable solutions and effectively documenting and communicating results. Demonstrated experience in prioritizing work tasks.
Software & Testing
Demonstrated experience with MS Office products for technical reasons (engineering analysis and/or technical reports / presentations). Experience with engineering design / analysis software and/or programming language(s) to support creative solutions to engineering problems.
Safety & Security
Demonstrated experience with operations in laboratory environments. Demonstrated commitment to safety, security, and compliance.
Communication
Demonstrated ability to work in an environment of teamwork, quality, technical excellence, innovation, and creativity.
Demonstrated technical writing, interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
Demonstrated experience working with nominal supervision, as well as part of a team in a multi-disciplinary environment and interacting effectively with a variety of organizations.
Demonstrated success in providing customer service and establishing strong customer relations.
Education/Experience: Position requires a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an accredited institution related to the occupation combined with 2 years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and technical experience directly related to the occupation.
Desired Qualifications:
Technical
Demonstrated experience working with classified and/or secure computing resources, including data collection and processing. Demonstrated experience working in moderate-to-high hazard work areas (e.g. nuclear facilities, radiation areas, or confined spaces; fissile material handling). Knowledge of relevant codes and standards (e.g. ASME BPVC, AWS D1.1, etc.).
System & Software
Demonstrated experience using digital image visualization software (e.g. ImageJ, VGSTUDIO MAX). Demonstrated experience using engineering design / modeling software (e.g. AutoCAD, SolidWorks).
Essential Job Functions (can perform with or without reasonable accommodation): Color discrimination, Peripheral vision, Depth perception, Reaching Down, gripping with the hands, lifting 20-30 pounds and carrying 20-30 pounds, standing, climbing stairs and ladders, bending, lifting and comfortable around high explosive.
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:
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.
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.
What You Will Do
The Non-Destructive Testing & Evaluation Group (V-6) of the Verification and Validation Division (V) requires an energetic, customer-focused professional for its operations. The selected candidate will contribute to performance of non-destructive testing, operations, and development. The work environment involves moderate hazards and classified settings, requiring demonstration of a strong commitment towards safety and security. The selected candidate will be expected to work independently and as a member of a team on challenging, concurrent projects, which require close cooperation, adaptability, initiative, and willingness to provide support wherever needed. Some examples of job responsibilities are below:
- Working in a team of personnel evaluating non-destructive testing (NDT) results from a variety of components, including reporting on data and communicating with customers.
- Performing interpretation of results from various NDT modalities including, but not limited to: Radiographic Inspection, Computed Tomography, Ultrasonic Inspection, Eddy Current Inspection, and Penetrant Inspection.
- Working successfully in a fast-paced, manufacturing-focused work environment.
- Aiding in the oversight of NDT at TA-55-PF-4, a Hazard Category 2 facility.
- Receiving certification(s) to at least Level II, and up to Level III, within a NDT discipline including, but not limited to: Radiographic Inspection, Computed Tomography, Ultrasonic Inspection, Eddy Current Inspection, and Penetrant Inspection.
- Participating in the streamlining of, optimization of, and improvement of processes and operations, including decreasing impacts to people, facilities, security, and the environment.
- Evaluating, installing, qualifying, establishing techniques for, and documenting the process of new inspection equipment installation.
- Writing technical operating procedures in a clear and coherent manner.
- Participating in Department of Energy complex-wide interactions, special assignments, and/or external special interest groups.
- Actively contributing to the modernization of capabilities, knowledge, and infrastructure.
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
Technical Experience
Demonstrated knowledge of and experience in one or more of the following engineering disciplines: aerospace, electrical, mechanical, nuclear, or other R&D engineering fields. Demonstrated experience in recognizing technical problems and applying analysis and testing to identify suitable solutions and effectively documenting and communicating results. Demonstrated experience in prioritizing work tasks.
Software & Testing
Demonstrated experience with MS Office products for technical reasons (engineering analysis and/or technical reports / presentations). Experience with engineering design / analysis software and/or programming language(s) to support creative solutions to engineering problems.
Safety & Security
Demonstrated experience with operations in laboratory environments. Demonstrated commitment to safety, security, and compliance.
Communication
Demonstrated ability to work in an environment of teamwork, quality, technical excellence, innovation, and creativity.
Demonstrated technical writing, interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
Demonstrated experience working with nominal supervision, as well as part of a team in a multi-disciplinary environment and interacting effectively with a variety of organizations.
Demonstrated success in providing customer service and establishing strong customer relations.
Education/Experience: Position requires a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an accredited institution related to the occupation combined with 2 years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and technical experience directly related to the occupation.
Desired Qualifications:
Technical
- Demonstrated experience in one or more of the following technical areas:
- NDT modalities including, but not limited to: Radiographic Inspection, Computed Tomography, Ultrasonic Inspection, Eddy Current Inspection, and/or Penetrant Inspection.
- LANL weapons systems, subsystems, and components.
- Reading and interpreting engineering design drawings, and effectively applying fundamental problem-solving skills.
- Conducting process hazard analyses, developing integrated work documents and detailed operating procedures, and safety basis operations.
- Executing equipment maintenance programs (i.e. writing maintenance documents, executing purchase requests that support maintenance, organizing and maintaining records).
Demonstrated experience working with classified and/or secure computing resources, including data collection and processing. Demonstrated experience working in moderate-to-high hazard work areas (e.g. nuclear facilities, radiation areas, or confined spaces; fissile material handling). Knowledge of relevant codes and standards (e.g. ASME BPVC, AWS D1.1, etc.).
System & Software
Demonstrated experience using digital image visualization software (e.g. ImageJ, VGSTUDIO MAX). Demonstrated experience using engineering design / modeling software (e.g. AutoCAD, SolidWorks).
Essential Job Functions (can perform with or without reasonable accommodation): Color discrimination, Peripheral vision, Depth perception, Reaching Down, gripping with the hands, lifting 20-30 pounds and carrying 20-30 pounds, standing, climbing stairs and ladders, bending, lifting and comfortable around high explosive.
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)
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.
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.
