Systems Engineer - Architecture & Design (R&D Engineer 1/2)
- Req. Number: IRC139696
- Organization : Q-18/Advanced Systems Development
- City, State: Los Alamos, New Mexico
- Recruiter Name: Baca, Dorette Vanessa
- Recruiter Email: dvbaca@lanl.gov
What You Will Do
Join the Frontline of National Security as a Future Systems Architecture R&D Engineer at Los Alamos National Laboratory!
Are you ready to make a direct impact on the safety, reliability, and security of our Nation's nuclear stockpile? At Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), we are searching for a passionate and driven R&D Engineer to join our Future Systems Architecture (FSA) team within the Advanced System Development Group (Q-18). This is not just a job, it's a mission of critical national importance.
Why This Role Matters
As a cornerstone of our nation's defense, LANL plays a pivotal role in ensuring the integrity of the U.S. nuclear stockpile. Our work protects millions, upholds peace, and ensures that our nation remains secure in an increasingly complex global landscape. By joining our team, you'll be at the heart of this mission, contributing to the development and advancement of future weapons systems and sustaining the legacy of existing programs.
The Weapon Stockpile Modernization Division (Q Division) provides systems engineering and program management to develop and field qualified engineering solutions to improve the safety, reliability, and security of our Nation's nuclear stockpile throughout the weapon life cycle. Q Division is responsible for leadership of activities in new LANL weapons programs as well as life extension and alteration projects.
The Advanced System Development Group (Q-18) is responsible for Systems and Design Engineering of Future Weapons Systems up to phase 3/6.3 with emphasis on improved performance, safety, producibility, and agility of the future stockpile, Interagency Peer Reviews (IPRs) of Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) Systems, and Future System and System Agnostic Design and System Engineering/Models Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) support.
This position will be filled at either the R&D Engineer 1 or R&D Engineer 2, 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 1 ($94,500 - $154,600)
In this role, you will:
In this role, you will:
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
R&D Engineer 1
Technical Expertise: Knowledge of MBSE related to multi-discipline engineering, with familiarity in tools like SysML, OOSEM, and Cameo. Demonstrated ability to work in teams and tackle technical challenges.
Communication: Strong written and verbal communication. Demonstrated proficiency in being primary author of reports and presentations that deliver strong technical content.
Safety and Security: Safety and security are primary responsibilities for all Laboratory employees. Maintains required safety and security training and assures compliance; makes safety and security an integral part of every task. Takes steps to stop work if unsafe conditions exist or security is compromised.
R&D Engineer 2
In addition to the outlined responsibilities at the R&D Engineer 1 level, the minimum requirements at the R&D Engineer 2 level include:
Technical Leadership: Proficiency in MBSE related to multi-discipline engineering, with expertise in tools like SysML, OOSEM, and Cameo. Demonstrated ability to lead teams and tackle technical challenges.
Communication: Strong written and verbal communication. Demonstrated proficiency in being primary author of reports and presentations that deliver strong technical content. Demonstrated ability to craft and deliver important messaging to all levels internal and external to LANL.
Mentoring: Demonstrated ability to mentor and train technical staff.
Education/Experience at lower level: 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.
Education/Experience at higher 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.
Desired Qualifications:
Although not required, any number or combination of the following skills may make an applicant for this position more appealing to the hiring committee:
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:
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 opt. 3.
Join the Frontline of National Security as a Future Systems Architecture R&D Engineer at Los Alamos National Laboratory!
Are you ready to make a direct impact on the safety, reliability, and security of our Nation's nuclear stockpile? At Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), we are searching for a passionate and driven R&D Engineer to join our Future Systems Architecture (FSA) team within the Advanced System Development Group (Q-18). This is not just a job, it's a mission of critical national importance.
Why This Role Matters
As a cornerstone of our nation's defense, LANL plays a pivotal role in ensuring the integrity of the U.S. nuclear stockpile. Our work protects millions, upholds peace, and ensures that our nation remains secure in an increasingly complex global landscape. By joining our team, you'll be at the heart of this mission, contributing to the development and advancement of future weapons systems and sustaining the legacy of existing programs.
The Weapon Stockpile Modernization Division (Q Division) provides systems engineering and program management to develop and field qualified engineering solutions to improve the safety, reliability, and security of our Nation's nuclear stockpile throughout the weapon life cycle. Q Division is responsible for leadership of activities in new LANL weapons programs as well as life extension and alteration projects.
The Advanced System Development Group (Q-18) is responsible for Systems and Design Engineering of Future Weapons Systems up to phase 3/6.3 with emphasis on improved performance, safety, producibility, and agility of the future stockpile, Interagency Peer Reviews (IPRs) of Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) Systems, and Future System and System Agnostic Design and System Engineering/Models Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) support.
This position will be filled at either the R&D Engineer 1 or R&D Engineer 2, 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 1 ($94,500 - $154,600)
In this role, you will:
- Develop cutting-edge MBSE products that enhance the performance, safety, and agility of our nation's future nuclear weapons systems.
- Apply MBSE methodologies, architectures, and best practices to both new weapon systems and the life extension of existing programs.
- Generate and release critical deliverables to meet key customer milestones, ensuring our projects align with national security needs.
- Play a role in technical reviews, briefing management and stakeholders on project progress and innovations.
In this role, you will:
- Develop cutting-edge MBSE products that enhance the performance, safety, and agility of our nation's future nuclear weapons systems.
- Apply and mentor new employees in MBSE methodologies, architectures, and best practices to both new weapon systems and the life extension of existing programs.
- Generate, release, and present critical deliverables to meet key customer milestones, ensuring our projects align with national security needs.
- Play a role in technical reviews, briefing management and stakeholders on project progress and innovations.
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
R&D Engineer 1
Technical Expertise: Knowledge of MBSE related to multi-discipline engineering, with familiarity in tools like SysML, OOSEM, and Cameo. Demonstrated ability to work in teams and tackle technical challenges.
Communication: Strong written and verbal communication. Demonstrated proficiency in being primary author of reports and presentations that deliver strong technical content.
Safety and Security: Safety and security are primary responsibilities for all Laboratory employees. Maintains required safety and security training and assures compliance; makes safety and security an integral part of every task. Takes steps to stop work if unsafe conditions exist or security is compromised.
R&D Engineer 2
In addition to the outlined responsibilities at the R&D Engineer 1 level, the minimum requirements at the R&D Engineer 2 level include:
Technical Leadership: Proficiency in MBSE related to multi-discipline engineering, with expertise in tools like SysML, OOSEM, and Cameo. Demonstrated ability to lead teams and tackle technical challenges.
Communication: Strong written and verbal communication. Demonstrated proficiency in being primary author of reports and presentations that deliver strong technical content. Demonstrated ability to craft and deliver important messaging to all levels internal and external to LANL.
Mentoring: Demonstrated ability to mentor and train technical staff.
Education/Experience at lower level: 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.
Education/Experience at higher 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.
Desired Qualifications:
Although not required, any number or combination of the following skills may make an applicant for this position more appealing to the hiring committee:
- Knowledge of nuclear weapon design, development, and certification.
- Experience working with LANL Weapons Engineering and Weapons Physics organizations.
- Formal MBSE or systems engineering training and certification (e.g., OCSMP, INCOSE ASEP).
- Experience leading trade studies or advanced computational analyses.
- Active DOE Q clearance.
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:
- For Full Consideration: Along with your resume, please submit a detailed cover letter explaining how you meet each of the minimum requirements and any of desired qualifications.
- 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.
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.
