Job Title Warhead Design R&D Engineer (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 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. As a Warhead Design Engineer, you will work in close concert with the System Engineering Director, the W93 Qualification, Test, and Evaluation (QTE) team, Q-20 systems engineers, product realization teams, and physicists. Your responsibilities will span the full life cycle of the systems development process, supporting the design development of the Warhead Subsystem. This includes performing Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), leading and documenting technical down-selects, supporting requirements traceability and verification (RQ-R, RQ-V), providing input to the certification plan (CQ), and collaborating with the design, drafting, and analysis teams to develop solutions that meet system requirements. Working closely with colleagues across LANL, you will help ensure component interfaces and requirements are fully integrated across the system. The role also includes direct interaction with key stakeholders, including representatives from NNSA, the U.S. Navy, Sandia National Laboratories, and Lockheed Martin Space. In partnership with teams at Sandia National Laboratories and Lockheed Martin Space, you will contribute to the design of the re-entry system and help ensure the W93 warhead delivers safe, secure, and reliable performance in support of the nation's nuclear deterrent. What You Need Minimum Job Requirements: R&D Engineer 2 $106,400 - $176,000 • Demonstrated knowledge of systems engineering principles. • Ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary technical teams. • Strong technical writing, presentation, and facilitation skills. • Demonstrated ability to identify technical issues and recommend novel engineering solutions • Adaptable to evolving work scope and priorities • Ability to support frequent travel for technical and programmatic interactions • Lead technical down-selection process / Communicate W93 needs to tech mat • Define data needs for analysis/test (contribute to CQ) • Formally capture the design basis • Understand and incorporate physics needs into design • Understand and influence parent requirements for component • Direct designers' technical work R&D Engineer 3 $128,00 - $215,900 In addition to the requirements listed above: • Experience leading technical teams across organizational boundaries. • Experience developing complex system designs and negotiating interfaces • Experience planning and executing design development activities across multiple projects and organizations. • Experience with scoping test and analysis series in support of system validation/verification efforts Desired Qualifications: • Proficiency with PTC CREO parametric modeling software or other CAD programs • Knowledge of GD&T standards and practices • Familiarity with engineering analysis • Detailed knowledge of nuclear weapon systems and delivery vehicles • Understanding of NNSA and DoD qualification processes • Experience with conflict resolution • Active Q clearance, which normally requires US citizenship Education/Experience for R&D Engineer 2: 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 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. 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. 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. Employment Status Full Time Appointment Type Regular Regular Contact Details Contact Name Robinson, Loren Email [email protected] Work Telephone