Los Alamos National Laboratory

Mechanical Engineer (R&D Engineer 2/3)

Los Alamos National Laboratory • $106K — $215K *
Los Alamos, NM 87544In-Person
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering and 4 years of experience for R&D Engineer 2, Master's Degree and 6 years for R&D Engineer 3.
  • Strong background in R&D, including design, analysis, and prototyping.
  • Proficient in CAD/CAM software, especially SolidWorks.
  • Ability to read and understand ASME Y14.5 engineering drawings.
  • Experience with water cooling system design and operation, including knowledge of water chemistry.
  • Capability to obtain and maintain Q clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Support the water cooling systems for the LANSCE accelerator.
  • Perform maintenance, repair, and replacement of water system components like pumps and valves.
  • Participate in R&D projects, focusing on structural or thermohydraulic design and analysis.
  • Contribute to hands-on repairs and installations along the LANSCE beam line.
  • Support 24/7 accelerator operations, working odd hours and being on-call as required.

Benefits

  • Work in a prestigious facility like Los Alamos National Laboratory.
  • Be part of a collaborative team of engineers and technicians.
  • Opportunity for professional growth and development in cutting-edge mechanical projects.
  • Engagement with a variety of R&D programs and external customers.
Full Job Description
Description

Job Title Mechanical Engineer (R&D Engineer 2/3)

Location Los Alamos, NM, US

Organization Name AOT-MDE/Mechanical Design Engineering

Minimum Salary

Maximum Salary

What You Will Do
This position is open for external candidates only to apply.

AOT-MDE is a group of engineers, designers and technicians that primarily support the mechanical maintenance, repair and upgrades to the LANSCE accelerator. The group also provides R&D mechanical engineering support to a wide variety of programs at LANSCE, across LANL and for outside customers. This job is posted at duel level, with the level granted to the successful candidate to be dependent on relevant education, skills and experience.

Seeking a strongly self-motivated Mechanical Engineer to support the work described above and to specifically be a member of the Water Team. This team is responsible for the water cooling systems of all components and structures along the LANSCE accelerator. The team's routine work involves maintenance, repair and replacement of all water system components: Pumps, heat exchangers, instrumentation, piping, valves, etc. As a Mechanical Engineer within this team, you will provide engineering support to all team activity while participating in the implementation of repairs and installations.

As an R&D Engineer you will also be called upon to support other ongoing work within MDE. This will be design and analysis of structural or thermohydraulic projects, often leading to experimental validation.

This position involves supporting LANSCE 24-hour, 7-day per week beam operations, which will involve work at odd hours (when required) and on-call duties. Must be willing to work overtime occasionally and serve on call to support 24/7 accelerator operation and maintenance.

What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements: R&D 2 Engineer ($106,400 - $176,000)
  • Proven track record of contributing to high-impact R&D projects through design, analysis, prototyping, fabrication and documentation.
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings drafted utilizing ASME Y14.5 standards.
  • Experience with CAD and CAM software, specifically SolidWorks.
  • Work successfully in a team environment and exhibit collaborative behavior.
  • Willingness and ability to work with the team hands on performing repairs and maintenance along the LANSCE beam line.
  • Demonstrated strong work ethic with ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Demonstrated ability to interact and communicate effectively with scientists, engineers, and technicians.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of and a commitment to doing work safely and securely.
  • Be capable and willing to work in radiation areas while adhering to ALARA principles.
  • A fundamental knowledge and experience with water cooling system design and operation
  • Ability to obtain a Q clearance, which typically requires U.S. Citizenship.
R&D 3 Engineer ($128,000 - $215,900)
In addition to the above:
  • An advanced knowledge and experience with water cooling system design and operation.
  • Knowledge and experience with water chemistry and its maintenance and control.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of manufacturing and machining techniques and practices.
  • Demonstrated leadership experience.
Education/Experience R&D Engineer 2: Position requires a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited institution and 4 years of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

Education/Experience R&D Engineer 3: Position requires a Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited institution and 6 years of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

Desired Qualifications:
  • Knowledge of linear accelerator operation, configuration and components.
  • Strong leadership skills.
  • Experience with the use of high-powered computational analysis tools such as Ansys Fluent.
  • Knowledgeable of all types of water system equipment and practices.
  • Ability and willingness to provide engineering support to other teams in the group supporting the accelerator: Mechanical, Vacuum and Diagnostics.
  • Possess active Q clearance.
Essential Job Functions (can perform with or without reasonable accommodation): Peripheral vision, depth perception, reading vision, distance vision, Ability to discriminate speech, ability to hear in a normal range (500 to 3000 Hz), sitting, standing, walking, climbing stairs, climbing ladders, bending, stooping, crouching, kneeling, twisting the trunk or back, reaching overhead, reaching horizontally, reaching down and applying torque with hands or arms, lifting 30+ pounds.

Work Environment: Capable and willing to work in confined space, irregular schedule, operation of motor vehicles, work under unusual lighting conditions, work near electrical power supplies, work near sources of ionizing radiation, work near machinery with moving parts, irritant chemicals, headgear or head protection, safety glasses or eye protection, mask or respirator, hearing protection, gloves or hand protection, safety shoes or protective foot gear.

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: In order to be fully considered for this position provide your resume and detailed cover letter addressing how your experience relates to each of the required and desired skills as applicable.

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.

Employment Status Full Time

Appointment Type Regular

Regular

About Los Alamos National Laboratory

Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a United States Department of Energy national laboratory initially organized during World War II for the design of nuclear weapons as part of the Manhattan Project. It is located a short distance northwest of Santa Fe, New Mexico in the southwestern United States. LANL conducts research in fields such as national security, space exploration, renewable energy, medicine, nanotechnology, and supercomputing. It is the largest institution of its kind in the world. LANL is managed and operated by Triad National Security, LLC, which is composed of Battelle Memorial Institute, the University of California, and the Texas A&M University System.
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