AFSIM Modeling & Simulation Engineer (R&D Engineer 3)

Los Alamos National Laboratory; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO or High Deductible medical

Dental and vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Paid childbirth and parental leave

401(k) matching + annual growth

Tuition assistance

Flexible schedules and PTO

Onsite gyms and wellness programs

Extensive relocation packages

Job summary

Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) in Los Alamos, NM, seeks R&D Engineers with direct AFSIM experience to provide technical leadership in advanced modeling, simulation, and analysis for the ETM Program Office. The role focuses on rapid design, production, qualification, and certification of systems for national security purposes.

Requirements include a Master’s in Engineering with 6 years of related experience (PhD preferred), hands-on AFSIM proficiency (scripting, modeling, behavior

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Engineering and 6 years related experience; PhD may be preferred.
• Direct hands-on experience with AFSIM, including scripting, modeling, and behavior development.
• Strong CONOPS, mission analysis, and tactics development.
• Ability to lead complex analytical endeavors.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership in advanced modeling, simulation, and analysis for ETM.
• Build and validate models of sensors, weapons, communications, and space systems within AFSIM.
• Develop technical approaches and new methods for running and analyzing large-scale simulations.
• Facilitate teamwork and consensus across organizational and program boundaries.

Skills

AFSIM

CONOPS

Mission analysis

Teamwork

Leadership

Education

Master's Degree in Engineering

PhD preferred

Tools

C++

Python

Job description

What You Will Do

The Engineering and Technology Maturation (ETM) organization is looking for R&D Engineers with direct AFSIM experience to support the ETM Program Office by providing technical leadership in advanced modeling, simulation, and analysis for ETM at LANL and for the broader DOE community.

The ETM Program resides under the Associate Laboratory Director for Weapon Physics (ALDX) and conducts research to improve America's ability to rapidly design, produce, qualify, and certify nuclear weapons. The main goals of ETM are to 1) Develop, mature, and integrate technologies and capabilities for the future nuclear deterrent 2) Build and test prototypes and apply lessons learned to future activities & 3) Rapidly bring proven technologies, capabilities, and prototypes together to address urgent and future nuclear deterrence needs. To that end, ETM is focused on developing modeling and simulation tools, testing capabilities, weapon technologies, materials, explosives and surveillance methods for weapon systems to assure production, qualification and certification in the absence of underground nuclear testing.

What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements

Technical Skills:

Technical Skills

For this role you will need direct, hands-on experience with AFSIM, including scripting, modeling, and behavior development, as evidenced by programmatic contributions and/or recognition within the modeling and simulation community. Additionally, you must possess a strong understanding of CONOPS, mission analysis, and tactics development, with demonstrated success in both performing and leading complex analytical endeavors.

Engineering Expertise

Demonstrated experience building and validating models of sensors, weapons, communications, and space systems within AFSIM. Demonstrated success with developing technical approaches and new methods for running and analyzing large-scale simulations and project execution.

Teamwork/Communications

To succeed in this role, you must have the ability to facilitate successful teamwork and consensus building across organizational and program boundaries. This includes excellent interpersonal and communication skills as evidenced by successful internal and external interactions through briefings, presentations, and writings.

• Thorough knowledge of and experience in multi-disciplinary engineering disciplines.
• Thorough knowledge of and experience in designing, planning, and executing research and development projects.
• Ability to execute modeling and simulation activities with minimal to no oversight.
• Ability to develop advanced models for unique mission sets.
• Provide insightful recommendations based on findings back to project teams.
• Present findings and recommendations to senior level leaders.

Education/Experience

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

• Proficiency in C++ and Python.
• Experience supporting operational efforts through M&S development.
• Experience working with large-scale distributed simulations.
• Experience running and analyzing campaign and/or theater-level simulations.
• Active Q Clearance.
• Active Sigma 15.
• Active SCI 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, applicants must submit a comprehensive cover letter that addresses the key requirements of the position.

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.

• 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.

Regular position

Term status Laboratory employees applying for regular-status positions are converted to regular status.

Equal Opportunity

Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to protected categories such as race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal, state, and local laws and regulations. The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request such an accommodation, please send an email to [e-mail] or call (505)-664-6947.