Digital Engineering Technologist (Engineering Technologist 1/2)

Los Alamos National Security LLC; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 87,800 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance

401(k) with matching

Learning opportunities

Flexible schedules

Job summary

Los Alamos National Security LLC is seeking a Digital Engineering Technologist in Los Alamos, NM. The role includes supporting standardization efforts in nuclear production through data management and engineering practices. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering Technology or related fields with 2 years of experience.

This position emphasizes strong documentation and software proficiency. The company offers a range of benefits including medical insurance, 401(k) matching, and learning opportunities.

Qualifications

• Strong documentation skills to formalize technical results.
• Proficiency in at least one engineering software toolset (e.g., CAD, PDM).
• Ability to obtain a Q clearance, requires U.S. Citizenship.

Responsibilities

• Support continuous improvement opportunities using digital engineering.
• Assist in configuring and upgrading systems.
• Gather user feedback from the nuclear production workforce.

Skills

Documentation skills

Proficiency in engineering software tools

Experience with requirements management

Interpersonal skills

Presentation skills

Familiarity with PLM/MRP systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering Technology, Science, Math, or related degree

Tools

CAD

PDM

Jira

Confluence

Job description

What You Will Do

The Product Realization and Reliability Office (PRRO) in Nuclear Production Operations consists of a multidisciplinary group of engineers and scientists that support plutonium programs across the entire Nuclear Production Operations organization. The PRRO Office is seeking a digital engineering technologist 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 primarily consist of office work with occasional shop floor interactions. The technologist position will provide as‑needed support to different digital engineering initiatives and achieve a broad understanding of the digital engineering domain. Training for specific digital engineering capabilities will be provided.

Digital Engineering Technologist 1

Engineering Technologist 1 ($87,800 - $143,000)

• Supporting the development of continuous improvement opportunities that leverage digital engineering capabilities
• Supporting migration of current engineering practice into information‑centric systems and demonstrating the full usage of those systems.
• Supporting capability leads in exercising specific digital engineering capabilities from concept through to production implementation
• Supporting nuclear production workforce in using digital engineering capabilities (PLM, RMS, MBSE, etc.)
• Supporting requirements gathering and user feedback collection from nuclear production workforce

Digital Engineering Technologist 2

Engineering Technologist 2 ($96,600 - $158,000)

• Supporting system configuration, upgrades, and reviews of change proposals.
• Participating in enterprise level discussions to represent Nuclear Production needs and ensure local awareness of enterprise direction.
• Leading small group training sessions for new capabilities.

What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements

Engineering Technologist 1

• Strong documentation skills; demonstrated ability to document technical results in a formal method/format
• Demonstrated proficiency in at least one engineering software tool set (e.g., CAD, PDM, requirements management, modeling & simulation)
• Ability to obtain a Q clearance, which typically requires U.S. Citizenship.

Additional Job Requirements for Engineering Technologist 2

• Experience with requirements management, process planning, or work instruction writing.
• Familiarity with the product realization process within the nuclear security enterprise.
• Demonstrated ability to break moderately complex tasking into actionable self‑tasks, and execute with minimal supervision.

Education / Experience

Position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Technology, Science, Math, or related degree from an accredited institution and 2 years related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

For the higher level: Position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Technology, Science, Math or related degree and 5 years of directly related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

Desired Qualifications

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with 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.
• Familiarity with formal requirements management systems (e.g., DOORS Next Generation, PTC CodeBeamer), product lifecycle management systems (e.g., Windchill, TeamCenter), or MRP systems a plus.
• Experience with Confluence and Jira a plus.
• Strong presentation skills

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.

Notes to Applicants

For full consideration submit a comprehensive resume and include a detailed cover letter explaining how you meet each of the minimum requirements and any of the desired qualifications.

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Where You Will Work

• 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; obtaining such clearance requires U.S. Citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances.

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.