Research and Development (R&D Engineer 3/4)
- Req. Number: IRC142622
- Organization : ASD-TS-PE/ASD Technical Support & Project Execution
- City, State: Los Alamos, New Mexico
- Recruiter Name: Broge, Margaret Ann
- Recruiter Email: mbroge@lanl.gov
What You Will Do
This position will be filled at R&D Engineer 3/R&D Engineer 4, 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.
R&D Engineer 3:($128,000.00 - $215,900.00)
The Advanced Sources and Detectors (ASD) Project is responsible for building a new advanced linear induction accelerator in support of the Stockpile Stewardship mission of the laboratory. ASD is a four-site project, with LANL responsible for the design and assembly of major accelerator systems, including the accelerator cells and modules.
ASD is seeking an R&D Engineer to lead a High Voltage testing team responsible for verifying the functionality of cells and magnets under operating conditions. Primary responsibilities of this position include the following:
This position requires superlative attention to detail, an ability to understand highly complex accelerator technical concepts, and an ability to work cross-functionally to achieve testing and schedule objectives.
R&D Engineer 4: ($153,600.00 - $266,500.00)
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements
R&D Engineer 3
Accelerator Engineering Experience
Technical Leadership
Technical Execution
Communication and Teamwork
R&D Engineer 4
In addition to the requirements outlined above, qualification at the higher level requires the following:
Accelerator Engineering Expertise
Leadership Experience
Educational Requirements
R&D Engineer 3: Position requires a Master of 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.
R&D Engineer 4: Position requires a Master of Engineering from an ABET accredited institution and 12 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
Direction
Work Location: Onsite in Los Alamos, NM, USA (TA-53).
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:
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.
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 R&D Engineer 3/R&D Engineer 4, 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.
R&D Engineer 3:($128,000.00 - $215,900.00)
The Advanced Sources and Detectors (ASD) Project is responsible for building a new advanced linear induction accelerator in support of the Stockpile Stewardship mission of the laboratory. ASD is a four-site project, with LANL responsible for the design and assembly of major accelerator systems, including the accelerator cells and modules.
ASD is seeking an R&D Engineer to lead a High Voltage testing team responsible for verifying the functionality of cells and magnets under operating conditions. Primary responsibilities of this position include the following:
- Develop and maintain testing procedures for low and high voltage testing of cells and magnets.
- Develop and execute testing plans that allow the team to meet operational and schedule requirements.
- Carry out testing activities and successfully capture testing data.
- Coordinate with Subject Matter Experts from LANL and LLNL to interpret data and adjust testing procedures to incorporate lessons learned.
- Ensure conduct of operations to protect personnel and equipment during testing activities.
- Maintain testing equipment in good working order and implement a robust maintenance program.
- Oversee equipment upgrades as needed to maintain the project's testing schedule.
- Maintain careful documentation of testing activities for incorporation into the accelerator records.
This position requires superlative attention to detail, an ability to understand highly complex accelerator technical concepts, and an ability to work cross-functionally to achieve testing and schedule objectives.
R&D Engineer 4: ($153,600.00 - $266,500.00)
- In addition to what was outlined at the lower level, at this level: R&D Engineer 4 is recognized as an advanced technical expert in area of specialization or with expertise crossing several technical areas.
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements
R&D Engineer 3
Accelerator Engineering Experience
- Demonstrated proficiency in engineering design, development, testing, or production of accelerator components or systems. Proficiency in one or more of the following: pulsed power testing, electrical power systems, high voltage systems, vacuum systems, cooling systems, data acquisition, data processing, and control systems.
Technical Leadership
- Experience coordinating efforts involving scientists, engineers, and technologists. Experience assigning tasks to team members and reporting progress against a project production schedule. Proven ability to mentor junior staff and contractors.
Technical Execution
- Demonstrated ability to proactively generate and apply innovative approaches to solve complex problems. Demonstrated experience in preparing test plans, acceptance criteria, requirements verification, and similar documentation required to support testing of a complex technical system.
Communication and Teamwork
- Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate verbally and through written documentation with coworkers, vendors, customers, and management. Proven record of working effectively as a team member. Recognized ability to lead projects involving diverse team members.
R&D Engineer 4
In addition to the requirements outlined above, qualification at the higher level requires the following:
Accelerator Engineering Expertise
- Applied knowledge of linear induction accelerators and associated technical areas, including pulsed power, electromagnetic interference, mechanical systems, electrical power systems, vacuum systems, cooling systems, interlocks, data acquisition, data processing, and control systems.
Leadership Experience
- Significant experience leading complex projects demonstrating the ability to address and/or overcome engineering or testing challenges.
Educational Requirements
R&D Engineer 3: Position requires a Master of 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.
R&D Engineer 4: Position requires a Master of Engineering from an ABET accredited institution and 12 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
- Significant experience working within a project environment.
- DOE 413.3B experience is highly desirable.
- Experience with Creo, PDMLink (Windchill), or other document management systems.
- Working experience at one or more of the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) design labs.
- Ability to obtain a DOE Q clearance
Direction
- Supervision Received
- Reports to the ASD Production Manager.
- Supervision Exercised
- Mentors Engineering Technologists.
- Contacts
Work Location: Onsite in Los Alamos, NM, USA (TA-53).
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:
- While the posted salary range for each position is broad, it is highly unusual for selected applicants to be hired at the top end of the range and more common for selected candidates to grow into the full salary band over time.
- Please provide a resume and a cover letter that details how you meet the qualifications for the position.
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 maternity and parental leave
- Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)
- Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
- Flexible schedules and time off (paid sick, vacation, 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.
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.
