Description

Job Title W93 Data Acquisition Product Realization Team Lead (R&D Engineer 2/3)

Location Los Alamos, NM, US

Organization Name Q-20-SE/W93 Systems Engineering

Minimum Salary

Maximum Salary

What You Will Do

This position is open for external candidates only to apply.

This position will be filled at either the R&D Engineer 2 or R&D Engineer 3 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.

The W93 Systems Development and Realization Group (Q-20) is seeking a Research and Development Engineer 2/3 to lead a team responsible for developing a Data Acquisition (DAQ) system, an essential component of the Joint Test Assembly (JTA) used for flight testing the W93/Mk7. As a Product Realization Team (PRT) Lead, you will work with other PRTs and the W93 Systems Engineering Director to coordinate the efforts of the LANL team designing and developing the electronics, firmware, layout, and packaging of the JTA5 LANL DAQ (JLD). You will collaborate with colleagues at Production Agencies and fellow Design Agencies across the Nuclear Security Enterprise, particularly Sandia National Laboratories (SNL) and Kansas City National Security Campus (KCNSC). You will ensure the success of the team responsible for planning, managing requirements and interfaces, executing, testing, reporting status, and ultimately delivering a producible, Mark Quality design and product.

R&D Engineer 2 $106,400-$176,000

At the R&D Engineer 2 level, you will lead the planning, execution, and status reporting for product realization of the JTA5 LANL DAQ. You will interface regularly with internal LANL organizations to accomplish these activities and be involved in external collaborations.

R&D Engineer 3 $128,000-$215,900

In addition to the R&D Engineer 2 activities, an R&D Engineer 3 will interface with external partners on a regular basis and be expected to lead the JTA5 LANL DAQ PRT with less assistance and oversight by related PRTs. Additionally, an R&D Engineer 3 will provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior staff supporting these efforts.

What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements:

R&D Engineer 2

• Engineering Knowledge: Demonstrated knowledge of engineering concepts, principles, practices, and procedures, as demonstrated by experience researching, designing, testing, analyzing, verifying, and validating engineering solutions.

• Engineering Design: Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the design basis qualification process to include designing, planning, and executing tests or analyses for a system, subsystem or component with data needs from multiple stakeholders.

• Project Management: Demonstrated use of project management principles and tools to deliver products on schedule, while engaging multiple projects with differing priorities.

Additional Job Requirements for R&D Engineer 3

In addition to the requirements outlined above, qualification at the higher level requires:

• Leadership: Demonstrated ability to work, influence, and lead in an R&D team environment consisting of diverse and multi-talented scientists, engineers, technicians, and operations personnel, including demonstrated ability to successfully mentor early career staff.

• Collaboration: Demonstrated record of developing and leading successful cross-organizational teams to solve complex problems.

• Engineering Design: Thorough knowledge of and demonstrated experience in developing and implementing technical requirements, specifications, plans, reports, and procedures related to product realization.

• Networking and Communication: Demonstrated experience in interacting and integrating effectively with external and internal interfaces (to include DoD, NNSA, and other agencies); building trust, gaining consensus, and resolving conflicts while nurturing relationships. Demonstrated experience developing and implementing solutions in a collaborative, team environment. Effective communication with the Program Level PRT Lead, Systems Engineers, Program Office, Electrical Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, Project Controls, and Test Technicians on development progress and issues.

• Program Management: Excellent project management skills, as demonstrated by experience overseeing and completing highly complex/high-profile projects on schedule and within allocated budget.

Education/Experience at lower level: 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.

Education/Experience at higher level: 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 US Navy nuclear weapon system design and engineering.
• Experience with nuclear weapon design, development, qualification, certification, assembly/production, or surveillance.
• Electrical or Systems Engineering degree.
• Strong knowledge of high-reliability electronic payload design and production including schematic design, firmware development, ECAD layout process and limitation, printed wiring board fabrication, PCB assembly, associated manufacturing techniques, electronics packaging, and requirements verification testing of high-reliability electronic products.
• Active Q Clearance, equivalent DoD clearance, or the ability to obtain an Active Q Clearance.

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, please submit a comprehensive resume reflective of your experience relevant to the job requirements and desired skills stated above, and a detailed cover letter explaining how you meet each of the minimum requirements and any of the desired qualifications. Applications without a cover letter will not be reviewed.
• Domestic travel will be 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]

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