Description

Job Title Engineering Technologist 1/2

Location Los Alamos, NM, US

Organization Name Q-6/Detonation Science and Technology

Minimum Salary

Maximum Salary

This position is open for external candidates only to apply.

What You Will Do

This position will be filled at either the Engineering Technologist 1 or 2 level, 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.

Q-6 is offering an exciting opportunity to be a part of the Detonation Science and Technology Group as an Engineering Technologist. You will work closely with a diverse group of engineers, technologists and technicians on timing and firing control systems, high explosive detonator testing, facility infrastructure, high voltage and laser operations to support experiments. Successful candidates will work in areas that directly involve or contain hazards that have high consequences for safety, such as chemicals, high explosives, high-power lasers, and high-energy devices.

The Detonation Science and Technology Group (Q-6) serves the Laboratory and the Nation providing the knowledge base and component design responsibilities for the Nuclear Weapons Program and other critical national security areas. The Group's capabilities include design engineering for nuclear weapon detonators and detonator cable assemblies, design, fabrication, qualification, and installation of test fire control systems, pulse power engineering, advanced detonator design and testing, and applied problem solving. Additional capabilities include expertise in the detonation science and physics of detonator energetic materials, and engineering responsibility for the cradle to grave care of the detonators and detonator cable assemblies used by Los Alamos National Laboratory.

The selected candidate will provide high explosive experiment support in areas related to detonator qualification, characterization, or development activities, including filling the role as a Firing Leader or Firing Person In Charge (PIC), at a local Q-6 facility. This will include serving as an HE Handler, monitoring and correcting diagnostics, troubleshooting electrical equipment, and ensuring safety of individuals in an explosives area.

Ideal applicants will have experience with the following duties:

• Apply engineering and scientific principles to solve technical problems supporting LANL detonation science missions.
• Support engineers and projects on moderately complex assignments requiring initiative, independent judgment, and teamwork.
• Perform testing, maintenance, and engineering support activities in high-hazard experimental facilities.
• Setting up and executing sensitive electrical or optical (laser) experiments, integrating specialized diagnostic and measurement equipment.
• Preparing and maintaining technical documentation; including procedures, schematics, drawings, or test reports.
• Leading or supporting hazardous test operations involving high explosives, including execution of high-rigor detonator performance test series.
• Demonstrated capability to interact with multiple disciplines to ensure the safety of individuals in an explosives area.

What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements:

Job Requirements for Engineering Technologist 1 (ET-1) ($87,800 - $143,000):

• Demonstrated initiative and sound technical judgment while working independently and within multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience supporting experimental or operations-focused facilities, including test setup, operation, troubleshooting, and instrumentation.
• Experience operating and maintaining electrical, electronic, or optical measurement and facility equipment.
• Experience with mechanical design, fabrication, manufacturing, or assembly.
• Strong communication skills and willingness to work in high-consequence environments involving hazardous materials and high-energy systems.
• Take leadership in maintaining firing sites and experimental facilities, e.g. orderliness, cleanliness, inventory, diagnostic equipment, supply procurement, coordination of craft work, site and waste clean-up, waste management.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to prepare, establish, and improve safe and integrated work processes for hazard analyses, safety documents and work procedures which would include any or all the following: work steps, hazards, controls, pre and post job reviews, and lessons learned.

Additional Job Requirements for Engineering Technologist 2 (ET-2) ($96,600 - $158,000): In addition to the requirements outlined above, qualification at the higher level requires the following:

• Demonstrated experience setting up laboratory experiments and tests with minimal direction, following specified requirements and documentation.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating facility infrastructure maintenance and responding to external inquiries related to test facilities and contractor work.
• Demonstrated experience maintaining operational documentation and authoring technical or test reports.
• Demonstrated experience developing operating procedures for complex or hazardous processes.
• Have ability to multi-task and must be flexible to support multiple firing sites as needed.

Education/Experience for Engineering Technologist 1: Position requires a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Technology, Science, Math or related degree from an accredited institution and 2 years related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

Education/Experience for Engineering Technologist 2: Position requires a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Technology, Science, Math or related degree from an accredited institution and 5 years of directly related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience in weapons-related design, manufacturing, assembly, or program activities.
• Familiarity with laboratory equipment and procedures for high-speed or hazardous testing environments.
• Knowledge of systems engineering and requirements management principles.
• Ability to prepare and maintain technical documentation, including procedures, schematics, reports, and data forms.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams, and system documentation.
• Experience operating in hazardous environments, including high-explosive facilities (e.g., firing leader or similar role).
• Experience with data acquisition systems, sensors, and diagnostic instrumentation.
• Experience participating in hazard analyses and safety reviews, including high-explosive safety programs.
• Experience using professional photography equipment and understanding imaging fundamentals (focal length, aperture, depth of field).
• Experience with nanosecond-level timing and precision measurement systems.
• Active Q Clearance (typically requires U.S. citizenship).

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.

Essential Job Functions (can perform with or without reasonable accommodation):

• Ability to speak
• Reading vision

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, a comprehensive cover letter addressing your qualifications against the minimum and desired skills requirements is required.

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.

Employment Status Full Time

Appointment Type Regular

Regular

Contact Details

Contact Name Robinson, Loren

Email [email protected]

Work Telephone