Thermomechanical R&D Engineer 3
- Req. Number: IRC137687
- Organization : Sigma-1
- City, State: Los Alamos, New Mexico
- Salary: $125,200 - $211,300
- Recruiter Name: Medina, Reyna Janelle
- Recruiter Email: rjmedina@lanl.gov
What You Will Do
The Thermomechanical Processing Sciences Team, in the Fabrication Manufacturing Science Group (Sigma-1), is seeking an engineer to lead metals forming and heat-treating projects. The Thermomechanical Processing Sciences Team leads various Research and Development (R&D) efforts investigating the forming and heat treating of metals and alloys. Our capabilities include rolling mills, hydraulic presses, power spinning, vacuum heat-treating furnaces, laser powder bed metal additive manufacturing machines, and various instruments for characterizing thermochemical properties of alloys. We support a wide variety of programs with an emphasis on identifying creative solutions to meet our customer's needs.
The successful candidate for this position will be able to work effectively on both independent projects and as part of a team developing metallurgical solitons to manufacturing challenges. Your work will include leading small to medium size research and fabrication activities and implementing novel manufacturing solutions for complex parts. This position will also help develop advanced manufacturing solutions in collaboration with industrial partners and production agencies. You will be expected to creatively apply scientific and engineering principles to address customer needs while maintaining conduct of operations for radiological/hazardous materials and secure workplace.
Common work in this role includes:
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
Education/Experience: Position requires a Master's Degree in Engineering from an accredited institution in the areas of mechanical, electrical, metallurgical, materials engineering, mechanical engineering technology, or a related field and 6 years of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.
Desired Qualifications:
Essential Job Functions (can perform with or without reasonable accommodation): Lifting 30+ pounds, standing, walking, Domestic/Foreign Travel
Note to Applicants: When submitting your application electronically to this vacancy, please submit at a minimum 1) a cover letter of no more than 2 pages length describing your research interests and goals and 2) a curriculum vitae that contains at the following information: education, major (if relevant), relevant work experience, and relevant technical skills.
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.
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 applicable 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 a disability accommodation, email applyhelp@lanl.gov or call (505) 664-6947, opt. 3.
The Thermomechanical Processing Sciences Team, in the Fabrication Manufacturing Science Group (Sigma-1), is seeking an engineer to lead metals forming and heat-treating projects. The Thermomechanical Processing Sciences Team leads various Research and Development (R&D) efforts investigating the forming and heat treating of metals and alloys. Our capabilities include rolling mills, hydraulic presses, power spinning, vacuum heat-treating furnaces, laser powder bed metal additive manufacturing machines, and various instruments for characterizing thermochemical properties of alloys. We support a wide variety of programs with an emphasis on identifying creative solutions to meet our customer's needs.
The successful candidate for this position will be able to work effectively on both independent projects and as part of a team developing metallurgical solitons to manufacturing challenges. Your work will include leading small to medium size research and fabrication activities and implementing novel manufacturing solutions for complex parts. This position will also help develop advanced manufacturing solutions in collaboration with industrial partners and production agencies. You will be expected to creatively apply scientific and engineering principles to address customer needs while maintaining conduct of operations for radiological/hazardous materials and secure workplace.
Common work in this role includes:
- Lead research projects with little to no supervision and report results to stakeholders both internal and external to the Laboratory.
- Develops and/or contributes ideas for new proposals and business development opportunities. Leads development of technical section of small to moderate proposals. Acquires internal/external funding for self.
- Develops new technical capabilities and creates opportunities to extend R&D engineering through the expansion of existing capabilities within the Team.
- Actively participates in professional societies, National Nuclear Security Administration/Department of Energy Complex interactions, special assignments, and/or external collaborations. Participates in external working groups and/or assists in organizing meetings and colloquia.
- Substantially mentor junior staff, postdoctoral associates, or students on research or manufacturing projects.
- Hands-on work in an R&D manufacturing environment including work in radiological controlled areas or with hazardous materials.
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
- Demonstrated experience leading teams to realize research goals with broad technical impact. Proven ability to reach milestones and produce deliverables.
- Experience securing funding for yourself and technical project teams in a competitive funding environment. This can include research opportunities internal to an organization.
- Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills, especially contributing to technical reports and archival publications. Demonstrated ability to interact with internal and external customers and management.
- Hands on experience with deep drawing, forging, rolling, wire drawing & swaging, and/or heat treating of metals and alloys and/or other fabrication techniques, or significant experience in metallurgical research.
Education/Experience: Position requires a Master's Degree in Engineering from an accredited institution in the areas of mechanical, electrical, metallurgical, materials engineering, mechanical engineering technology, or a related field and 6 years of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.
Desired Qualifications:
- Demonstrated project experience in security or energy related research where compliance and information protection are required
- Experience with Finite Element Analysis (FEA) of manufacturing systems or modeling of metallurgical phenomena
- Ability to obtain a DOE "Q" security clearance, which usually requires US citizenship
Essential Job Functions (can perform with or without reasonable accommodation): Lifting 30+ pounds, standing, walking, Domestic/Foreign Travel
Note to Applicants: When submitting your application electronically to this vacancy, please submit at a minimum 1) a cover letter of no more than 2 pages length describing your research interests and goals and 2) a curriculum vitae that contains at the following information: education, major (if relevant), relevant work experience, and relevant technical skills.
- 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.
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.
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 applicable 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 a disability accommodation, email applyhelp@lanl.gov or call (505) 664-6947, opt. 3.
