R&D Mechanical Engineer: Detonation Initiation Systems

Los Alamos National Laboratory; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance (PPO or HDHP)

Dental and vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Parental leave

401(k) with matching

Tuition assistance

Flexible schedules

Onsite gyms

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Los Alamos National Laboratory is seeking an early to mid-level R&D Mechanical Engineer to contribute to the W93/Mk7 initiation system development. You will engage in design, testing, and qualification activities, leveraging CAD tools and programming to verify components and support experimental fielding efforts at LANL in Los Alamos, NM.

You will work in a safety-conscious environment handling high-energy devices, while collaborating with a diverse team of engineers, technologists, and

Qualifications

• Proven experience in mechanical engineering or STEM disciplines.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings.
• Experience with requirements development, verification, and testing.
• Experience with CAD tools (SolidWorks, CREO, Autodesk).
• Programming knowledge (Python, MATLAB, C/C++).

Responsibilities

• Develop, design, test, and qualify next generation initiation systems.
• Perform requirements development and component verification.
• Contribute to design, fabrication planning, and testing of initiation train components.

Skills

Mechanical design

Reading drawings

SolidWorks/CREO/Autodesk

Python/MATLAB/C/C++

Requirements development

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or STEM

Tools

SolidWorks

CREO

Autodesk

Job description

Los Alamos National Laboratory is seeking an early to mid-level R&D Mechanical Engineer to contribute to the W93/Mk7 initiation system development. You will engage in design, testing, and qualification activities, leveraging CAD tools and programming to verify components and support experimental fielding efforts at LANL in Los Alamos, NM.

You will work in a safety-conscious environment handling high-energy devices, while collaborating with a diverse team of engineers, technologists, and