R&D Engineer 1/2

Los Alamos National Security LLC; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 97,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation packages

Onsite gyms and wellness programs

Tuition assistance

Flexible schedules and PTO

Job summary

Los Alamos National Security LLC seeks early to mid-career engineers in the Automation, Robotics and Controls Group (E-3) to design, develop, and deploy control systems for robotics and data acquisition in support of LANL mission. Roles available at R&D Engineer 1 or 2, with responsibilities expanding at the higher level.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team on electronics design, firmware/software development, and system integration for demanding applications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an accredited institution and 2 years of related experience or an equivalent combination.
• 1 year of experience for R&D Engineer 1; 4 years for R&D Engineer 2.
• Experience in control systems, analog/digital design, and robotics is preferred.
• Proficiency with PCB design and hardware-software integration is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to system design and project execution under senior staff guidance.
• Develop electronics design and development for robotics, controls, and data acquisition.
• Collaborate with a diverse team of engineers, scientists, and technicians.
• Lead technical efforts and mentor junior staff at the R&D Engineer 2 level.

Skills

Control System Design

Analog Design

Digital Design

System Integration

Robotics

Collaborative Team Work

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

Xilinx Vivado

National Instruments LabVIEW

Rockwell Automation Studio 5000

Job description

What You Will Do

This position is open for external candidates only to apply.

This position will be filled at either the R&D Engineer 1/2 level, depending on the skills of the selected candidate. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if the candidate is hired at the higher level.

The Automation, Robotics and Controls Group (E-3) is a multidisciplinary engineering organization that provides controls, robotics, and data acquisition solutions to a wide variety of applications to meet the Los Alamos National Laboratory Mission. E-3's capabilities include the design, development, fabrication, and deployment of custom electronics and control systems including mobile robotics, industrial manipulators, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), Printed Circuit Board (PCB) design, and firmware/software development.

E-3 is looking for motivated early to mid-career engineers to work closely with a diverse team of engineers, scientists, technologists, and technicians on electronics design and development for robotics, controls, and data acquisition systems that support the LANL mission. Successful candidates will contribute to a variety of projects depending upon relevant skillsets.

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

At this level, you will work under the direction of senior staff members to contribute to system design and execution of projects related to one of the technical disciplines listed below. As an R&D Engineer 1, you will be expected to contribute to technical efforts as directed by more senior staff members as well as develop your technical skills and abilities to meet the group's needs.

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

In addition to the responsibilities outlined at Level 1, you will provide technical leadership for junior engineers as well as be expected to independently execute technical projects working directly with outside organizations according to relevant skillsets.

What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements

Engineering Expertise

• Demonstrated coursework and/or design experience in one or more of the following engineering focus areas:
• Control System Design: Enclosure level design of PLC/Embedded control systems including schematic and layout of systems for specialized applications.
• Analog Design: Design and analysis of front-end circuits for high speed data acquisition and conversion as well as mixed signal systems at a PCB Level.
• Digital Design: FPGA-based design and implementation of high-speed data acquisition and digital signal processing for embedded systems using Xilinx Vivado or similar platforms.
• System Integration: Experience with electronic product realization and integration, including circuit and system troubleshooting to integrate multiple component systems using system drivers and APIs as appropriate.
• Robotics: Experience with the development and realization of mobile robotic systems and manipulators to integrate motion planning algorithms as well as a variety of end-effector, tooling, and sensor integration.

Collaborative Team Work

Experience contributing to technical engineering efforts as a member of a collaborative team with the ability to communicate work progress towards shared milestones and deliverables. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively as part of a larger technical team.

Additional Job Requirements for R&D Engineer 2

• Technical Leadership: Demonstrated experience leading technical efforts related to the above disciplines. Ability to direct junior staff and engineers to execute technical work. Set work direction and goals in order to efficiently achieve technical objectives.
• Mentorship: Ability to provide peer review and career guidance for more junior staff, including students as to how to improve work practices and execution.

Education/Experience at lower level

Position requires a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an accredited institution related to the occupation combined with 2 years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and technical experience directly related to the occupation.

Education/Experience at higher level

Position requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an institution and 4 years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and technical experience directly related to the occupation.

Desired Qualifications

• Demonstrated proficiency in the design and deployment of custom electronic solutions using a combination of both commercial components as well as custom electronics via project and technical work.
• Demonstrated proficiency with any of Altium Designer, Siemens Xpedition, and/or AutoCAD electrical to develop electronic product definitions for fabrication and installation.
• Demonstrated experience developing custom firmware/software for specialized application using Xilinx Vivado, National Instruments LabVIEW, or Rockwell Automation Studio 5000 platforms.
• Experience with the use of electrical fabrication such as component assembly, cable fabrication, soldering and multimeters in order to troubleshoot electronic system designs/functionality.

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

For full consideration, applicants must submit a resume and comprehensive cover letter addressing each key requirement of this position.

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

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.

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.