DescriptionJob Title R&D Engineer 2
Location Los Alamos, NM, US
Organization Name PT-5/Plutonium Product Engineering
Minimum Salary 106400
Maximum Salary 176000
What You Will DoThis position is open for external candidates only to apply.
The selected candidate will leverage their technical expertise within the Product Engineering group in PT-5 (Product Engineering). PT-5 consists of a multidisciplinary group of engineers and scientists that supports plutonium programs (i.e., pit production, surveillance, research and development, and subcritical experiments) across the entire PT Division. Individuals working in this position will directly support the operations necessary to ensure high-quality production and provide configuration management to the suite of PT programmatic missions from development through production.
- Serve as a contributing member of the R&D and Operations teams to address engineering challenges.
- Develop new methods, technologies, and analysis techniques for institutional programs.
- Ensure programmatic objectives through project management and engineering support to successfully complete milestones.
- Independently present specific aspects of engineering assignments at project meetings to coworkers and management personnel.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary groups throughout the laboratory.
- Adapt to evolving R&D requirements while meeting safety, security, compliance, and schedule imperatives.
- Mentor junior product and process engineers.
#Shiftwork What You Need Minimum Job Requirements: Engineering Expertise
- Thorough knowledge of and experience in one or more of the following engineering disciplines: mechanical; materials science; chemical; metallurgical or other R&D engineering fields.
- Thorough knowledge of and experience in designing; planning; and executing research and development projects.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently in high-intensity environments with coworkers representing a variety of technical backgrounds
Analytical Skills - Demonstrated knowledge of analytical thinking skills, as demonstrated by experience designing and executing experiments, including analyzing and interpreting data. This includes a commitment to high quality and timeliness of deliverables.
- Experience performing a broad range of engineering work, including experience designing a complete project, system, or component through courses or experience.
Communication - Excellent written communication skills are required, as demonstrated by the ability to recognize technical problems, analysis, and testing to generate suitable solutions and effectively document and communicate results.
- Ability to express detailed ideas clearly in ways that build understanding, respect, and trust, as demonstrated through presentations and/or publications. Proven expertise in presenting technical data to stakeholders in written/oral form.
Leadership - Mentor junior product and process engineers.
Education/Experience: Position requires a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an accredited institution and 4 years of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.
DOE O. 426.2: Requires a Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering or related science, 2 years job related experience, and 1 year of nuclear experience.
Desired Qualifications: Experience in various work environments - Demonstrated knowledge or experience working in a manufacturing or production organization requiring implementation of defined manufacturing, testing and quality requirements.
- Interdisciplinary project experience with varied technical backgrounds within a group.
- Willingness to take initiative on new tasks or projects.
Quality and Improvement - Demonstrated knowledge and experience with system and subsystem qualification testing and/or analysis.
- 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).
Technical Knowledge - Materials Selection/Design
- Non-destructive evaluation techniques (ex: radiography)
- Microscopy/Image Analysis
- Maintainability/Reliability Certification
- Materials Characterization
- Data Analysis
- Chemical Analysis
- Electrochemistry
- Metallurgy experience
- Computational modeling
- Computer programming
Work Environment: This position may require 7-day coverage and therefore may require working a shift schedule that includes weekends. Individuals typically work 4 days per week, 10 hours per day.
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 and cover letter highlighting your experience and achievements to be considered for this position.
- Pit Technologies is staffing for production work 7 days per week. This position may require 7-day coverage and therefore may require working a shift schedule that includes weekends. Individuals typically work 4 days per week, 10 hours per day.
- 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.
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.
426.2A: This position is subject to DOE Order 426.2A, Personnel Selection, Training, and Qualification Requirements for DOE Nuclear Facilities, which establishes entry-level requirements to ensure candidates selected for specific positions can successfully perform the requirements of the job.
