Programmatic Group Process Engineer for Analytical Chemistry Equipment and Activities in LANL Nuclear Facilities

Los Alamos National Security LLC; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 100,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Tuition assistance

Paid time off and retirement plan

Job summary

Los Alamos National Security LLC seeks engineers to support R&D initiatives at Los Alamos National Laboratory in New Mexico. The role involves research instrument management, DOE standards compliance for Hazard Category 2/3 facilities, and potential safety officer responsibilities within a program that interfaces with facility engineering.

The position requires a BS in engineering and related experience, with opportunities for certification and professional growth in a high-stakes nuclear

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an accredited institution and related experience.
• Experience with research instrumentation and maintaining documentation.

Responsibilities

• Assist with research, design, testing, analysis, verification, and validation of engineering and technology solutions.
• Develop technical approaches and make technical decisions within defined practices.
• Maintain analytical equipment baselines in Hazard Category 2 and 3 nuclear facilities.
• Complete LANL Process Engineering certification.

Skills

Engineering knowledge

Team collaboration

Procedures follow-through

Instrumentation troubleshooting

Research & development

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

Research instrumentation

Safety standards knowledge

Job description

What You Will Do

This position is open for external candidates only to apply.

As a process engineer for C-AAC, the successful candidate(s) will work with SMEs on a variety of research instruments to implement and maintain Department of Energy standards for operation in Hazard Category 2 and 3 nuclear facilities. This function is crucial to the plutonium pit production effort. The process engineer may also serve as a safety officer for one or more functions, such as pressure safety, electrical safety, etc. This position serves as an interface between the programmatic group and facility engineering and maintains the baseline of analytical equipment in the nuclear facilities. Process Engineer is a certified position that usually takes 1 to 2 years to complete the certification. The process engineer will become qualified to perform hands-on work in nuclear facilities, and will cultivate and maintain a working knowledge of the applicability of DOE Orders and working relationships with stakeholders within and without the C-AAC organization.

R&D Engineer 1 $96,600 - $158,000

• Assists with the research, design, testing, analysis, verification, and validation of engineering and technology solutions in support of R&D initiatives.
• Develops a technical approach, using judgment within defined practices and procedures, and makes technical decisions, including making preliminary selections and adaptations of technical alternatives, for assigned work.
• Contributes to the completion of milestones associated with specific projects. May directly contribute to the achievement of programmatic objectives.
• Maintains facility engineering baseline for analytical equipment in Hazard Category 2 and 3 nuclear facilities.
• Maintain/troubleshoot/repair instrumentation.
• Completes LANL Process Engineering certification.

R&D Engineer 2 $106,400 - $176,000

• In addition to what was outlined at the lower level, at this level the Process Engineer serves as a primary interface with facility engineering and maintenance organizations, and works with DOE oversight organizations. Typical activities would include:
• Provide technical leadership in developing, implementing, and/or documenting institutional Engineering Processes, Engineering Standards, and Engineering Training and Qualification programs for facility, programmatic/R&D and nuclear weapons related design and production work.
• Work closely with other process engineers and the quality team to ensure quality requirements are met through engineering envelopes.
• Provide engineering mentoring to scientists and engineers in training.

What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements:

R&D Engineer 1 Required Skills

• Knowledge of and experience in engineering disciplines.
• Knowledge of and experience in designing, planning, and executing research and development projects.
• Demonstrated experience working in a team environment and exhibiting collaborative behavior.
• Demonstrated experience working with and following procedures.
• Experience with procedure review.

Additional Job Requirements for R&D Engineer 2:

• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience in installation and/or troubleshooting of research instrumentation, and maintenance of documentation related to research instrumentation.

Education/Experience:

R&D Engineer 1: Position requires a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an accredited institution and 2 years of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

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.

DOE Order 426.2A: Requires a BS in engineering or related science, 2 years of job-related experience and 1 year of Nuclear Experience.

Desired Qualifications

• Familiar with or worked in Radioactive Buffer Areas
• Familiarity with DOE Conduct of Engineering
• Familiarity with DOE Conduct of Maintenance
• LANL Process Engineer Certification
• Active Q clearance
• HRP

Essential Job Functions (can perform with or without reasonable accommodation):

Ability to discriminate speech, reading vision, walking, standing, bending, stooping, applying torque with hands and arms, gripping with the hands.

Work Environment:

Wear safety glasses or eye protection, anti-Cs, gloves or hand protection, safety shoes.

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 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

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.

HRP:

This position is subject to the requirements of the DOE Human Reliability Program as specified in 10 Code of Federal Regulation, Part 712, §712.11. These requirements include on going drug and alcohol testing, as well as periodic medical and psychological evaluations.

426.2A:

This position is subject to DOE Order 426.2A, Personnel Selection, Training, and Qualification Requirements for DOE Nuclear Facilities, which establishes entry-level requirements to ensure candidates selected for specific positions can successfully perform the requirements of the job.

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 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.