Digital Engineering Generalist (R&D Engineer 2/3)

Los Alamos National Laboratory; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Maternity and parental leave

401(k) matching

Tuition assistance

PTO (paid time off)

Relocation packages

Job summary

Los Alamos National Laboratory in Los Alamos, NM seeks a digital engineering generalist to standardize data practices and link information with PLM/MES/RMS systems. The role blends shop-floor engagement with office work to drive factory improvements.

The position requires strong change management, project planning, MBSE and engineering modeling experience, plus excellent communication and documentation skills. Q Clearance is required; US citizenship is necessary.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of change and configuration management.
• Experience planning and executing projects of low to moderate complexity
• Experience creating and using engineering models in at least two domains (mCAD, eCAD, MBSE, FEA, Requirements etc.)
• Strong documentation skills; demonstrated ability to document technical results in a formal method/format
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Strong presentation skills

Responsibilities

• Leading the development of complex continuous improvement opportunities that leverage digital engineering capabilities
• Writing policies and procedures for managing specific information objects
• Supporting or acting as a capability lead in developing specific digital engineering capabilities from concept through to production implementation
• Supporting Nuclear Production workforce in using digital engineering capabilities (PLM, RMS, MBSE, etc.)
• Championing Nuclear Production digital engineering vision within LANL and the overall NSE
• Participation in industry standards working groups that can directly support the production mission
• Facilitating requirements gathering and user feedback collection from Nuclear Production workforce
• Identifying collaboration opportunities with other portions of LANL

Skills

Change management

Project planning

Engineering models

Documentation

Communication

Presentation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Master's Degree in Engineering

Tools

PLM

RMS

MBSE

FEA

Job description

What You Will Do

This position is open for external candidates only to apply

The Product Realization and Reliability Office (PRRO) in Nuclear Production Operations consists of a multidisciplinary group of engineers and scientists that support plutonium programs (i.e., pit production, surveillance, research & development, and subcritical experiments) across the entire Nuclear Production Operations organization.

What You Will Do

This position is open for external candidates only to apply

The Product Realization and Reliability Office (PRRO) in Nuclear Production Operations consists of a multidisciplinary group of engineers and scientists that support plutonium programs (i.e., pit production, surveillance, research & development, and subcritical experiments) across the entire Nuclear Production Operations organization.

The PRRO Office is seeking a digital engineering generalist to support standardization of process and data usage in support of factory floor improvements. The objective of this role is to standardize information collection practices, engineer solutions for leveraging the data to drive factory floor change, and link the information with other systems (PLM/MRP/MES/RMS etc.). This position will have a mix of direct shop floor engagement and office work. The generalist position will provide as-needed support to different digital engineering initiatives and achieve a broad understanding of the digital engineering domain.

The selected candidate will be responsible for-

• Leading the development of complex continuous improvement opportunities that leverage digital engineering capabilities
• Writing policies and procedures for managing specific information objects
• Supporting or acting as a capability lead in developing specific digital engineering capabilities from concept through to production implementation
• Supporting Nuclear Production workforce in using digital engineering capabilities (PLM, RMS, MBSE, etc.)
• Championing Nuclear Production digital engineering vision within LANL and the overall NSE
• Participation in industry standards working groups that can directly support the production mission
• Facilitating requirements gathering and user feedback collection from Nuclear Production workforce
• Identifying collaboration opportunities with other portions of LANL

We value diverse skills and experience, so don't hold back. Your specific qualification could add tremendous value to our team. Our customers come from all different backgrounds, and so do our employees. If you're passionate about what you could accomplish here, we'd love to hear from you.

What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Demonstrated knowledge of change and configuration management
• Experience planning and executing projects of low to moderate complexity
• Experience creating and using engineering models in at least two domains (mCAD, eCAD, MBSE, FEA, Requirements etc.)
• Strong documentation skills; demonstrated ability to document technical results in a formal method/format
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Strong presentation skills

Additional Job Requirements for R&D Engineer 3:

• Experience working with a formal change management process
• Experience planning and executing projects of moderate to high complexity
• Demonstrable history of successful project and task execution in teams of at least 4 people
• Demonstrable history of teaming across organizational boundaries on complex project

Education/Experience at 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.

Q Clearance:

This position requires a Q clearance and obtaining such clearance requires US Citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances. Selected applicants will be subject to a background investigation conducted by, or on behalf of, the Federal Government for access to classified matter.

Desired Qualifications:

• Excellent problem-solving skills with a demonstrated ability to analyze complex shop floor challenges and implement effective solutions.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with shop floor personnel and cross-functional teams.
• Proactive mindset with a passion for driving continuous improvement and operational excellence in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with private industry production and continuous improvement.
• Proficient understanding of databases and information models.
• Familiarity with the product realization process within the nuclear security enterprise
• Ability to code simple programs / proof of concept within an object oriented language.
• Familiarity with IIoT, Industry 4.0, and associated standards such as QIF and MTConnect

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.

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 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 maternity and parental leave
• Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)
• Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
• Flexible schedules and time off (PTO)
• 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 and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation or preference, 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 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 1-505-665-4444 option 1.