Description

Job Title R&D Systems Engineer 3 (R&D Engineer 3)

Location Los Alamos, NM, US

Organization Name Q-6/Detonation Science and Technology Group

Minimum Salary 128000

Maximum Salary 215900

This position is open for external candidates only to apply.

What You Will Do

Q-6 is offering an exciting opportunity to be a part of the Detonation Science and Technology Group. The Group is seeking a mid-level R&D Engineer. You will work closely with a diverse group of engineers, technologists and technicians on initiation train design, high explosive detonator testing, experiment fielding, and high voltage and laser operations to support experiments. You will work in areas involving high consequences for safety that might be in the form of 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 successful candidate will work within the W93 Detonator Cable Assembly Development and Realization team. You will be responsible for leading the development of requirements definition for DCA hardware, the local digital transformation effort and MBSE implementation, verification activity linking, and interface element development for the next generation of initiation systems. In this team you will gain experience in small- and large-scale experiment design and fielding, the Phase X process, requirements development, verification methodologies and initiation train design.

What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements:

Engineering Knowledge

Proven experience in electrical, chemical, optical, or mechanical engineering or STEM scientific disciplines. Candidates must have the ability to read and interpret mechanical engineering design drawings. Experience with requirements document development, interpretation, and verification. Knowledge of Models Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) practices. Knowledge of the INCOSE Systems Engineering Guide to Writing Requirements. Knowledge of CAMEO/CATIA No Magic software suite. Knowledge of and experience in designing, planning, and executing designs for fabrication and testing of products, and using statistical analysis techniques. Experience with computer aid design tools such as SolidWorks, CREO, or Autodesk. Experience with computer programming languages; experience with Matlab, C/C++ preferred. Knowledge of application of scientific methods and engineering discipline-relevant standards. Knowledge of and experience with simulation tools such as COMSOL or other relevant modeling software.

Communication and Teamwork

Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills and demonstrated ability to interact effectively with all levels of internal and external peers, customers, and stakeholders. Ability to effectively accomplish work without considerable direction; expect significant latitude in determining objectives of assignments, and determining the methods and procedures needed for new assignments

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

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with quality assurance standards such as NQA-1, NAP-401.A, or DOE Order 414.D
• Knowledge and experience with execution of the NNSA Phase X Process and Defense Programs Business Process System (DPBPS) requirements
• Experience with requirements development, component to system integration, and the models based system engineering process
• Coursework, experience, or demonstrable knowledge of shock, detonation, or explosive-initiation physics
• Know-how to develop design of experiments for material and component studies; execute and interpret the results of such
• Proficiency with PTC CREO parametric modeling software or other CAD programs
• Knowledge of GD&T standards and practices
• Experience with python, MATLAB, C, or other coding/modeling software
• Ability to lead and execute test series in support of component validation/verification efforts
• Demonstrated experience in secure work environment or working with sensitive or classified information
• Active Q clearance, which normally requires US citizenship

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

• Reading vision
• Ability to speak

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:

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

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.

Contact Details

Contact Name Robinson, Loren

Email [email protected]

Work Telephone