Post-Master's Student, Mission Concepts (E-2)

Los Alamos National Laboratory; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation packages

Tuition assistance

Flexible schedules

Job summary

Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) in Los Alamos, NM offers a paid internship for recent graduates within the Weapons Engineering Directorate. The role focuses on designing, prototyping, and testing modular engineering technologies to advance mission concepts.

You will work under a mentor, applying CAD, prototyping, and reporting to support project goals. Applicants should have completed a Master’s degree within the last 3 years, a GPA of 3.2+ (3.4+ preferred), and submit the required

Qualifications

• Master's degree earned within the last 3 years in an appropriate field.
• GPA 3.2/4.0 or higher; 3.4+ preferred.
• Must submit complete application materials as listed (cover letter, resume with dates, personal statement, transcript).

Responsibilities

• Assist in modifying an existing machine to support modular prototyping.
• Perform CAD, prototyping, assembly, instrumentation, testing, and report writing.
• Collaborate with other groups and divisions to learn and work effectively.

Skills

CAD

Prototyping

Instrumentation

Education

Master's degree

Tools

Solidworks

LabVIEW

ANSYS

Job description

What You Will Do

Mission Concepts (E-2) is a group within the Engineering Division (E-DO) of Los Alamos National Laboratory that assists with mission realization and developing advanced Research and Development (R&D) concepts for the weapons complex. E-2 develops, combines, and applies emerging technologies to shorten the path from a difficult mission problem to a useable solution. LANL's paid internship provides recent graduates with an opportunity to gain practical experience under the guidance of a mentor with experience in the field and further their academic and professional goals.

• Project description[JG1.1]: The student will be working closely with other team members to further design, prototype, and test a maturing engineering technology. The student will mainly be assisting in the modification of an existing machine to facilitate modular prototyping needs. The student will collaborate with other groups and learn to work effectively with different divisions. Everyday tasks will include Computer Aided Design (CAD), prototyping, assembly, instrumentation, testing, and report writing.
• Expected duration of the internship: Post-Master's appointments typically have a duration of at least 6 months and may extend up to a maximum of two years.

What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Graduation: Must have graduated or be graduating from an accredited post-secondary institution and obtained an undergraduate degree within three academic years of their date of hire at the Laboratory.
• Cumulative GPA: Must have graduated with a cumulative GPA or 3.2 or higher on a 4.0 scale. Candidates with a cumulative GPA of 3.4 or higher will be most competitive.
• Application Submission: Must submit a complete application including the following four required documents. Incomplete applications will be automatically deemed ineligible. We strongly recommend reviewing the Application and Interview Tips website before applying.

1. Cover Letter: Must explicitly reference your interest in the Weapons Engineering Directorate and detail your relevant academic and work experiences, knowledge, skills, and abilities.
2. Resume: Must include dates for all related experience.
3. Personal statement of interest (not to exceed one page)
4. Current Transcript: Must submit a complete transcript including all grades earned up to the time of application and the transcript may be unofficial.

Education and Experience

Post-Master's

• Must have earned a Master's degree from an accredited institution (or international equivalent) within the last 3 years in an appropriate field,
• Must have graduated with a cumulative GPA of 3.2 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent).>

Desired Qualifications

• Solidworks experience
• Labview experience
• ANSYS experience

Work Environment

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.

Note to Applicants

Required Application Materials

• Current resume
• Current official transcripts
• Personal statement of interest (not to exceed one page)

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.

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.