Designer/Drafter 3/4

Los Alamos National Laboratory; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Medical, dental, vision insurance

PPO or HD medical plans

Onsite facilities and wellness

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Los Alamos National Laboratory in Los Alamos, NM seeks a Design/Drafter at E-11 level to model, draft, and package complex components and systems for weapon-related projects. You will independently define modeling structure, lead design reviews, and collaborate with engineers and stakeholders on hardware design, fabrication, and testing.

The role requires strong CAD skills, experience with Creo and PDMLink, and ability to guide non-standard design challenges with ingenuity.

Qualifications

• 3D parametric CAD experience and ability to create models/drawings
• Familiarity with ASME Y14.5 GD&T and drafting standards
• Experience with component/tool design and lab/industrial tooling

Responsibilities

• Create and revise CAD models, drawings, and product data records
• Apply drafting standards and design practices to assigned work
• Lead design reviews with engineers and stakeholders
• Develop design solutions for complex static/dynamic challenges
• Support/lead estimating, scheduling, and fabrication-readiness activities
• Coordinate with customers to define requirements and resolve drawing/model issues
• Mentor lower-level designers as needed

Skills

3D Parametric CAD

GD&T (ASME Y14.5)

Drafting standards

Materials knowledge

Education

Associate's Degree in Engineering/Technical field

Tools

Creo Parametric

PDMLink PLM

Job description

What You Will Do

This position is open for external candidates only to apply.

This position will be filled at either the Design/Drafter 3 or 4 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 Weapons Product Definition (E-11) group is looking for a Design/Drafter. E-11 provides model-based system engineering, mechanical design engineering, and computer-aided design (CAD) support to the active stockpile weapons systems, hydrodynamic tests, sub-critical experiments, and related qualification efforts.

The successful candidate will have demonstrated experience and skills using 3D computer-aided design (CAD) software to produce models, drawings, layouts and engineering concepts. In this position you will independently define modeling structure for large, complex design projects and resolve design package issues by facilitating design reviews, collaborating with engineers and stakeholders on hardware design, fabrication, assembly and testing. You will also generate complete design packages for complex components, assemblies, tooling, equipment and/or systems.

Design/Drafters at this level will perform complex calculations in support of unique technical problems for fit, form and function. In this position you may work self-directed or as part of a team and may mentor lower-level designers and may perform drawing checks occasionally.

E-11 Designer/Drafter Key Responsibilities

• Create and revise CAD models, drawing packages, markups, and associated Product Data Management records


• Apply engineering policies, procedures, drafting standards, and design practices to assigned work.


• Apply materials knowledge, dimensioning strategies, ASME Y14.5 or Laboratory drafting manual expectations, and drawing checks.


• Independently lead novel design solutions for unique, non-standard, static, or dynamic design challenges.


• Work with engineers, customers, and stakeholders to define requirements and develop appropriate design solutions.


• Support/lead estimating, schedule planning, design strategies, and fabrication-readiness activities.


• Facilitate design reviews, clarify discipline interfaces, and resolve drawing/model compatibility issues.


• Develop or support novel design solutions for unique, non-standard, static, or dynamic design challenges.

What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements

3D Parametric CAD Experience

• Three-dimensional parametric CAD systems


• Modeling and drawing drafting principles, application of standards, symbols, notes, GD&T on drawings and models to capture design intent


• Component and tool design, fixturing, schematics, and tooling equipment


• Machine shop equipment like a mill, lathe, drill press, welder and inspection equipment


• Engineering materials and their suitability for component design and manufacture


• High-level, three-dimensional parametric cad systems and associated product data management system


• Novel design solutions for unique and non-standard design challenges in either static or dynamic applications


• The application of design limits in non-routine environments


• Engineering concepts and skills in product data management and/or configuration management of part and assembly definition

Experience using industry standards

Experience using industry standards such as American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Y series and design/drafting standards, including Y14.5M Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) as related to the design field

Collaboration/Teaming

Responsible for the development and design of large projects and works directly with customers to define requirements for the design solution. The successful candidate will have the ability to work on diverse teams and collaborate on designs from rough sketches with minimal guidance from senior level technicians. It is an expectation to facilitate design reviews with stakeholders, addressing compatibility between design drawings and models with other disciplines, clarifying interfaces and resolving issues.

Communication

Strong written and verbal communication skills. Must have the ability to communicate efficiently and effectively to advise engineers in dimensioning strategies.

Design/Drafter 4

At this level, in addition to what was outlined at the lower level, a Design/Drafter 4 may serve as a team lead and subject matter expert on process or product improvement related activities. Act as an advanced subject matter expert who leads high-consequence CAD/drafting efforts, defines standards and best practices, and guides multidisciplinary design decisions. May assign tasks to and monitor work of employees in the group when assigned lead responsibility to support engineers in dimensioning strategies. Completed work is reviewed from the expectation of expert results with minimal direction. Involved with technical solutions to complex and/or unique problems, which require the regular use of ingenuity, creativity and independence. Solutions are frequently original and impact the outcome of the entire project.

Education/Experience at Level 3

Position requires an Associate's Degree in an Engineering or Technical field and 3 years of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

Education/Experience at Level 4

Position requires an Associate's Degree in an Engineering or Technical field and 5 years related experience; or, and equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

Desired Qualifications

• An Associate's of Science degree in design/drafting or engineering practices


• Experience with Creo Parametric 3D CAD Software and PDMLink Product Lifecycle Management Software


• Experience with practices and procedures used in the Nuclear Security Enterprise for conveying design intent to other national laboratories and production plants


• Active Q clearance, or the ability to obtain a 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

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.

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.

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.