R&D Engineer I/II – Detonation Systems

Los Alamos National Laboratory

Los Alamos (NM)

On-site

USD 97,000 - 176,000

Full time

11 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance
Dental and vision insurance
Life and disability insurance
Parental leave
401(k) matching
Tuition assistance
Flexible schedules and PTO
Onsite gyms

Job summary

Los Alamos National Laboratory is seeking early-level R&D Engineers to join the Detonation Science and Technology Group (Q-6). Open to external candidates, roles span R&D Engineer 1 or 2 with responsibilities in pulse power engineering and experimental facility integration for critical national security projects.

Candidates should have a related engineering degree and relevant experience. Positions are onsite in Los Alamos, NM, with a clear path to higher responsibilities for stronger

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an accredited institution plus 2 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination.
  • For higher level: Bachelor's Degree plus 4 years related experience, or equivalent.
  • Experience with data processing electrical simulation and PWB layout software is desirable.
  • Demonstrated skill in solving complex mixed-signal issues using advanced diagnostics and data-driven root-cause analysis.

Responsibilities

  • Work on pulse power engineering projects end-to-end.
  • Assist with experimental facility integrations and high-explosive safety protocols.
  • Document engineering work clearly, including test results and integration guides.

Skills

Pulse power engineering
Capacitive discharge design
Experimental facility integrations
Troubleshooting complex systems
Engineering documentation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Job description

Los Alamos National Laboratory is seeking early-level R&D Engineers to join the Detonation Science and Technology Group (Q-6). Open to external candidates, roles span R&D Engineer 1 or 2 with responsibilities in pulse power engineering and experimental facility integration for critical national security projects.

Candidates should have a related engineering degree and relevant experience. Positions are onsite in Los Alamos, NM, with a clear path to higher responsibilities for stronger

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