Engineering Technology Maturation System Integration Engineer (R&D Engineer 4)

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

Job summary

Los Alamos National Laboratory seeks an experienced R&D Engineer to provide technical leadership for the Engineering and Technology Maturation program. Candidates should have advanced knowledge in nuclear weapon design and strong project management experience. The role involves system integration for flight testing and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams for national security projects.

Benefits

PPO or High Deductible medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Paid childbirth and parental leave

Award-winning 401(k) with matching

Learning opportunities and tuition assistance

Flexible schedules and time off

Onsite gyms and wellness programs

Extensive relocation packages

Qualifications

• 12 years of related experience in advanced weapon systems.
• Strong project management and leadership experience.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate complex concepts effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead system integration efforts for flight testing.
• Collaborate with scientists and engineers on program plans.
• Evaluate weapons effects based on mission profiles.

Skills

Advanced knowledge in nuclear weapon design

Systems engineering

Technical communications

Education

Master's Degree in Engineering

Job description

What You Will Do

The Engineering and Technology Maturation (ETM) organization is looking for R&D Engineers that will support the ETM Program Office by providing technical leadership 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.

The successful candidates will report directly to the ETM Program Director to ensure alignment with LANL and Federal programmatic priorities. As a R&D Engineer you will lead system integration efforts for flight testing and joint integrated experiments. Additionally, the position will lead efforts for advanced system level concepts to include evaluating weapons effects based on specific mission profiles. The position will also serve as a technical interface for discussions with DoD and NNSA sponsors with regards to future system development. You will collaborate with individual scientists and engineers, project leaders, line managers and other program managers (e.g., OES, ASC, DSW, etc.), to develop and execute the program plans that are both integrated and effective.


What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements:

Technical Skills:
Advanced knowledge and expertise in nuclear weapon's design, science, and engineering as evidenced by programmatic contributions, publications, and/or recognition within the LANL scientific and weapon's communities. Additionally, you must also possess a strong understanding of systems engineering and integration activities with demonstrated success in both performing and leading complex scientific endeavors.

Project Management:
Demonstrated experience in leadership and management of technical programs, including success at project development, planning, advocacy, resource allocation, management, execution, tracking, reporting and customer interactions. You must have the ability to set priorities and proven strength in decision making. Demonstrated experience in leading multidisciplinary teams and mentoring students, postdocs and early career staff.

Teamwork/Communications:
Expertise 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, including the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical personnel. Additionally, you must possess the ability to coordinate and integrate the Program across our national laboratories, working to eliminate unnecessary redundancy, while maintaining required capabilities.

Education/Experience: Position requires a Master's Degree in Engineering from an accredited institution and 12 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:

• Previous experience working on past/current programs of record.
• Experience building multidisciplinary teams
• Previous experience as project leader, project manager, program manager and/or Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification.
• Demonstrated scientific record through peer-reviewed publications.
• Experience working effectively with DOE/NNSA personnel in Washington DC.
• Experience with the experimental, theoretical, and computational elements of the LANL weapons program.
• Active Q Clearance.
• Active SCI Clearance.

Essential Job Functions (can perform with or without reasonable accommodation):
Travel to NNSA Headquarters and NNSA design/production agencies is required.

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.

For full consideration, applicants must submit a comprehensive cover letter that addresses the key requirements of the position.

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/SCI (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.

Internal Applicants: Regular appointment employees who have served the required period of continuous service in their current position are eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the required period of continuous service, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. Please refer to Policy Policy P701 for applicant eligibility requirements.
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 opt. 3.