What You Will Do

The Pit Technologies (PT) Division at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is one of ten divisions in the Laboratory's Associate Laboratory Directorate for Weapons Production (ALDWP). PT's Product Realization and Reliability Office (PT-PRRO) is a multidisciplinary organization composed of engineers and scientists that support PT Division in executing many of the Laboratory's plutonium programs, including the production of pits for the nation's nuclear weapons stockpile.

PT-PRRO is seeking candidates for an R&D Engineer 1 position to contribute to the organization's mission of continuously improving the safety, quality, productivity, and agility of PT Division's manufacturing operations. Individuals working in this position will work in one or more of the following technical areas: Applied Engineering Analysis, Systems Engineering, Reliability Engineering, or Digital Engineering.

The primary responsibilities of this position include:

Applying engineering principles, practices, and tools to continuously improve manufacturing processes.

Contributing to the successful completion of technical projects by assisting in the design, analysis, verification, validation, and implementation of practical engineering solutions.

Assisting in the development of novel problem-solving methods to solve engineering problems with significant national-security implications.

Assisting in the writing of technical documents and presenting technical work at internal and external meetings, seminars, and conferences.

Prioritizing safety and security in executing all work tasks.

What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements:

Engineering Skills

Intermediate knowledge of engineering principles, practices, and tools as demonstrated by experience in research, design, analysis, verification, and validation activities.

Intermediate analytical thinking skills, including demonstrated experience in the analysis, manipulation, and interpretation of data.

Beginner to intermediate knowledge of systems engineering fundamentals, including demonstrated experience in developing and managing engineering requirements.

Beginner to intermediate knowledge of common manufacturing processes (e.g., casting, forging, welding, machining, and heat treating).

Demonstrated experience in using computer-aided-design (CAD) software to design components and hardware.

Demonstrated experience in engineering analysis, particularly in the application of numerical methods to solve engineering problems.

Work Execution & Project Management Skills

Demonstrated commitment to delivering high-quality results in a timely manner.

Demonstrated ability to manage a dynamic workload, including planning work and setting goals for assigned tasks.

Collaboration & Communication Skills

Demonstrated commitment to collaborative problem solving.

Demonstrated ability and willingness to work in collaborative, cross-functional teams to develop solutions to emergent technical problems.

Demonstrated ability to effectively express technical ideas and information through oral and written communication.

Education/Experience: Position requires a bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited institution related to the occupation combined with 2 years of related experience. Candidates that meet the degree requirement, but do not meet the 2-year minimum experience requirement are encouraged to apply and may be considered for hire through an exception process.

Desired Qualifications:

Engineering Skills

Demonstrated experience in the simulation-aided design of manufacturing equipment and/or processes using commercially available CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Creo Parametric, or Siemens NX) and simulation software (e.g., ANSYS, COMSOL Multiphysics, or Abaqus).

Demonstrated experience in designing and executing experiments to evaluate the performance of equipment and the quality of manufacturing processes.

Demonstrated proficiency in computer programming, preferably in broadly used, general-purpose programming languages (e.g., C/C++, Python, or MATLAB).

Demonstrated experience in standardizing data collection practices, leveraging data to drive operational change, and developing digital models to accelerate the development of complex systems.

Education

A graduate degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Applied Physics, or Computer Science (or another closely related discipline) from an ABET-accredited institution.

Experience

At least one year of experience working in a manufacturing facility.

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 submit a detailed resume (or CV) highlighting your experiences and achievements that make you well suited to this 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 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.

HRP: This position is subject to the requirements of the DOE Human Reliability Program as specified in 10 Code of Federal Regulation, Part 712, §712.11. These requirements include on going drug and alcohol testing, as well as periodic medical and psychological evaluations.

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.

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