R&D Engineer 2/3
- Req. Number: IRC142358
- Organization : P-2/Applied and Fundamental Physics
- City, State: Los Alamos, New Mexico
- Recruiter Name: Pincheira Dennett, Marcela
- Recruiter Email: marcelap@lanl.gov
What You Will Do
This position will be filled at either the R&D Engineer 2 or R&D Engineer 3 level, depending on the skills of the selected candidate. Additional job responsibilities will be assigned if the candidate is hired at the higher level.
P-2 is a diverse group of experimental physicists, engineers, technicians and students engaged in a range of fundamental and applied research in nuclear physics, neutrinos, dark matter, weapons physics, plasma physics and fluid dynamics. Additionally, P-2 staff is responsible for supporting operations at two experimental facilities at LANSCE (Los Alamos Neutron Science Center): Lujan Center and WNR (Weapons Neutron Research). These facilities provide pulsed neutron beams for a wide range of applications. Between the two spallation neutron sources P-2 operates 13 neutron flight paths (experimental end stations).
As an R&D Engineer you will work as part of the Lujan and WNR operations support team responsible for the flight path neutron shutter systems (mechanical, mercury), serve as the point of contact for 3D scanning and metrology, and have opportunities to work on R&D experiments including containment design and implementation. The engineer will report to the ops support team leader. Interpersonal communication skills are a paramount element of the teamwork environment as is the commitment to the safety and security culture of Los Alamos National Laboratory.
To be fully considered for this position applicants must submit resume and a detailed cover letter addressing how their experience relates to each of the minimum and desired requirements as applicable.
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
Minimum Job Requirements R&D Engineer 2 ($106,400 - $176,000)
Additional Job Requirements for R&D Engineer 3 ($128,000 - $215,900)
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 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:
Essential Job Functions (can perform with or without reasonable accommodation): Peripheral vision, depth perception, reading vision, distance vision, Ability to discriminate speech, ability to hear in a normal range (500 to 3000 Hz), sitting, standing, walking, climbing stairs, climbing ladders, bending, stooping, crouching, kneeling, twisting the trunk or back, reaching overhead, reaching horizontally, reaching down and applying torque with hands or arms, lifting 30+ pounds.
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.
No Clearance: Position does not require a security clearance. Selected candidates will be subject to drug testing and other pre-employment background checks.
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.
This position will be filled at either the R&D Engineer 2 or R&D Engineer 3 level, depending on the skills of the selected candidate. Additional job responsibilities will be assigned if the candidate is hired at the higher level.
P-2 is a diverse group of experimental physicists, engineers, technicians and students engaged in a range of fundamental and applied research in nuclear physics, neutrinos, dark matter, weapons physics, plasma physics and fluid dynamics. Additionally, P-2 staff is responsible for supporting operations at two experimental facilities at LANSCE (Los Alamos Neutron Science Center): Lujan Center and WNR (Weapons Neutron Research). These facilities provide pulsed neutron beams for a wide range of applications. Between the two spallation neutron sources P-2 operates 13 neutron flight paths (experimental end stations).
As an R&D Engineer you will work as part of the Lujan and WNR operations support team responsible for the flight path neutron shutter systems (mechanical, mercury), serve as the point of contact for 3D scanning and metrology, and have opportunities to work on R&D experiments including containment design and implementation. The engineer will report to the ops support team leader. Interpersonal communication skills are a paramount element of the teamwork environment as is the commitment to the safety and security culture of Los Alamos National Laboratory.
To be fully considered for this position applicants must submit resume and a detailed cover letter addressing how their experience relates to each of the minimum and desired requirements as applicable.
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
Minimum Job Requirements R&D Engineer 2 ($106,400 - $176,000)
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university and 4 years of relevant experience.
- Demonstrated experience with and readiness to take ownership of the design, operation, maintenance, and repair of heavy component conveyance: Drive motors, bearings, gears, installation fixturing and the redesign of upgrades as needed.
- Experience with liquid fill and drain systems driven by pressure and gravity.
- Experience in CAD and CAM software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD).
- Experience with 3D metrology: survey planning, registration, alignment, reporting.
- Demonstrated strong work ethic with ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Demonstrated ability to interact and communicate effectively with scientists, engineers and technicians.
- Be capable and willing to work in radiological areas.
Additional Job Requirements for R&D Engineer 3 ($128,000 - $215,900)
In addition to the requirements outlined above, qualification at the higher level requires:
- Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university and 6 years of relevant experience.
- Analytical and implementation experience with liquid fill and drain systems driven by pressure and gravity, and the knowledge and experience to design such systems.
- Proficiency with finite element analysis, data/reduction/automation.
- Proficiency in SolidWorks and AutoCAD.
- Demonstrated leadership of high-impact Research and Development projects.
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 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:
- Accelerator facility experience: vacuum hardware, motion/actuation, interlocks, pressure systems. Proven track record of contributing to high-impact R&D projects through design, analysis, planning, prototyping, fabrication, execution and documentation.
- Experience with Unix/Linux, Python, Bash, C/C++, Git.
- Ability to obtain a Q clearance.
Essential Job Functions (can perform with or without reasonable accommodation): Peripheral vision, depth perception, reading vision, distance vision, Ability to discriminate speech, ability to hear in a normal range (500 to 3000 Hz), sitting, standing, walking, climbing stairs, climbing ladders, bending, stooping, crouching, kneeling, twisting the trunk or back, reaching overhead, reaching horizontally, reaching down and applying torque with hands or arms, lifting 30+ pounds.
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 maternity 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.
No Clearance: Position does not require a security clearance. Selected candidates will be subject to drug testing and other pre-employment background checks.
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.
