LOS ALAMOS, NM Los Alamos National Laboratory
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What You Will Do
The Advanced Sources and Detector (ASD) Project is responsible for the fabrication, installation, and commissioning of an ~ 20 MeV linear induction electron accelerator, through the coordination of efforts at Los Alamos, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Sandia National Laboratories, and the Nevada National Security Site (NNSS). Nicknamed Scorpius, the machine will be used to diagnose subcritical experiments at the NNSS, within an underground complex (U1a; 963 feet below grade) in support of the Enhanced Capabilities for Subcritical Experiments Program. The ASD Project is seeking engineering support to execute the final design definition, and to facilitate technical procurements in support of the assembly, installation and commissioning of the accelerator, downstream transport (DST), and ancillary systems that comprise major portions of the complete Scorpius machine.
R&D Engineer 1
As a member of the engineering team for the ASD Project, you will work with the system technical leads, the chief engineers, and a geographically dispersed project team to support the procurements and necessary design updates of the accelerator and DST subsystems to be installed at the U1a complex at the NNSS. You will coordinate and work with vendors on technical concerns that arise during procurement, in concert and coordination with the technical leads. This position includes travel to vendors and to NNSS and will report to the ASD Engineering Manager. This role is intended to provide the ASD project engineering support throughout the project lifecycle until completion, including updating final design (Title III), procurement, fabrication, assembly, installation, commissioning, and transition to operations.
Successful candidates will perform the following duties and responsibilities:
Apply engineering principles, theories, concepts, and practices to contribute to solutions for a broad range of technical challenges of national importance, including nuclear deterrence and threat reduction.
Serve as a contributing member of integrated research and development (R&D) teams to address engineering challenges.
Assist in the research, design, testing, analysis, verification and validation of engineering and technology solutions in support of R&D and Operations initiatives.
Learn advanced technologies and analysis techniques employed by the Los Alamos National Laboratory engineering community.
Adapt to evolving R&D requirements while meeting safety, security, compliance, and schedule imperatives.
Assist in developing new methods, technologies, and analysis techniques for institutional programs.
Ensure programmatic objectives through the provision of project management and engineering support to successfully complete milestones.
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
Basic knowledge of engineering concepts, principles, practices, and procedures, as demonstrated by experience researching, designing, testing, analyzing, verifying, and validating engineering solutions.
Basic knowledge along with any class project experience with analysis or testing in one or more of the following engineering areas: shock, vibration, fluids, thermal, nuclear, systems, explosives, manufacturing, process, control systems, data acquisition and data analysis.
Basic knowledge of engineering design.
Demonstrated ability to express ideas clearly in oral and written communications.
Engineering Expertise
Beginner to intermediate knowledge of professional engineering concepts, principles, practices, and procedures, as demonstrated by experience researching, designing, analyzing, testing, verifying, and validating engineering solutions.
Demonstrated capability/experience performing a broad range of complex engineering work, including experience designing or reviewing a complete project, system, or component.
Demonstrated knowledge of manufacturing, system and component testing operations.
Demonstrated experience developing, codifying, and validating engineering requirements.
Analytical Skills
Intermediate analytical thinking skills, as demonstrated by experience designing and executing experiments or tests, including the analyzation and interpretation of data.
Demonstrated experience with continuous improvement concepts and tools.
Demonstrated commitment to high quality and timeliness of deliverables.
Communication and Teamwork
Demonstrated ability to work independently in high-intensity environments with coworkers representing a variety of technical backgrounds.
Demonstrated ability to express detailed ideas clearly in ways that build understanding, respect, and trust, as demonstrated through presentations and publications.
Education/Experience:
This position requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET accredited institution combined with 2 years of related experience.
Desired Qualifications:
Experience in various work environments
Demonstrated experience working in glovebox environment.
Demonstrated knowledge or experience working in a manufacturing or production organization requiring implementation of defined manufacturing, testing, and quality requirements.
Demonstrated experience working in a nuclear facility.
Quality and Improvement
Demonstrated knowledge and experience with system and subsystem qualification testing and/or analysis.
Demonstrated experience applying continuous improvement concepts and tools.
Demonstrated knowledge of conduct of operations principles.
Demonstrated experience performing engineering work using rigorous institutional processes.
Active Q clearance or equivalent
Existing DOE “Q” clearance (or similar)
Essential Job Functions (can perform with or without reasonable accommodation):
Lifting 30+ pounds, Reading vision, Walking, Climbing stairs, Climbing Ladders.
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.
Note to Applicants: Please provide a comprehensive cover letter addressing how you meet the minimum requirements and any desired 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.
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 (https://directives.nnsa.doe.gov/supplemental-directive/sd-0206-0002) . 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/SCI (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 (https://www.directives.doe.gov/directives-documents/400-series/0472.2-BOrder-A/@Aimages/file) 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 (https://int.lanl.gov/policy/documents/P701.pdf) 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
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