Research Technologist 2/3
Los Alamos National Laboratory
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Job summary
Los Alamos National Laboratory is seeking a Research Technologist to support mission deliverables in a fast-paced staff shop in Los Alamos, NM. Roles span design, fabrication, assembly, safety oversight, and data collection for national security-related projects.
The position offers progression to RT3 with expanded leadership in subtractive manufacturing, workflow management, and project execution while maintaining high safety and compliance standards.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree required with related experience.
- Experience with CNC, CAM, and CAD for research-focused fabrication.
- Knowledge of material properties and subtractive manufacturing processes.
- Ability to mentor staff and follow strict safety requirements.
Responsibilities
- Design, fabricate, assemble and test components and assemblies.
- Supervise 1–3 technicians and manage shop safety documentation.
- Evaluate novel solutions for complex experiments and data collection.
- Lead program development and workflow management in a fast-paced staff shop.
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Job description
This position will be filled at either the Research Technologist 2 or 3 level, depending on the skills of the selected candidate. The job responsibilities of each level are outlined below and will be assigned according to the level assessed during candidate selection.
The Technology Applications Group (A-3) is seeking a Research Technologist to support mission deliverables. A-3 uses a broad range of engineering and scientific expertise to support nuclear counter proliferation (NCP), nuclear counter terrorism (NCT), nuclear emergency response (ER) missions, defense, intelligence, and emerging technologies. A-3 has a very diverse customer and program base. The Group contributes to national programs intended to protect, deter, and respond to weapons of mass destruction through tailored training and by using specialized applied electromagnetic solutions, rapid prototyping, designing/building/testing/delivering tools and trainers along with novel safing technologies, RF solutions, and cyberphysical applications.
The Research Technologist will work on a team of engineers, designers, and scientists to develop solutions to challenging problems in national security. Your responsibilities will span design, fabrication, assembly, safety and security oversight for a staff shop, evaluating novel solutions for complex experiments, data collection, workflow management, and program development.
The hazards associated with this work include, but are not limited to, pressure, electrical, mechanical, chemical, and magnetic fields. Additionally, there are complex security considerations associated with the position. The successful candidate will be expected to supervise 1-3 technicians daily, and oversee the work conducted by multiple "drop-in" users of the A-3 staff-shop. You will be expected to develop and govern safety documentation, balancing resources within the shop, present capability briefs for external and internal partners/sponsors, assist with experimental design assembly, execution, data collection, and participate in (or lead) program development.
- Demonstrated experience in CNC, CAM, and CAD programing.
- Demonstrated understanding of material properties as they apply to subtractive manufacturing.
- Experience developing specifications for product/system/equipment design and/or production processes in support of research.
- Experience mentoring less experienced staff.
- Experience following and adhering to strict safety requirements and compliance when working with machinery or hazardous materials.
- Ability to obtain a DOE Q and SCI clearances, which typically requires U.S. Citizenship
- Demonstrated experience in CNC, CAM, and CAD programing.
- Demonstrated understanding of material properties as they apply to subtractive manufacturing.
- Experience developing specifications for product/system/equipment design and/or production processes in support of research.
- Experience mentoring less experienced staff.
- Experience following and adhering to strict safety requirements and compliance when working with machinery or hazardous materials.
- Ability to obtain a DOE Q and SCI clearances, which typically requires U.S. Citizenship
In addition to the duties outlined above, the Research Technologist 3 must have:
- Expert-level and demonstrated depth and breadth of knowledge in fabrication of complex parts and assemblies.
- Experience articulating growth areas and the state-of-the-art as it pertains to subtractive manufacturing.
- Demonstrated technical leadership in subtractive manufacturing.
- Demonstrated mastery of workflow management and balancing shared resources.
- Demonstrated experience developing specifications for product/system/equipment design and/or production processes in support of research.
Position requires a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution and 5 years related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.
Position requires a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution and 8 years related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation. At this level, post graduate course work is desirable.
- Experience working with quick turnaround and/or high visibility projects
- Experience working with vendors for parts or prototype fabrication
- Experience with Solidworks, Mastercam or Creo.
- Experience managing machine shop and working with machinists.
- Experience managing project workflow as it relates to fabrication.
- Experience with proposing work, responding to Request for Proposal (RFPs).
- Experience with 5-axis machining.
The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management.
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.
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)
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/SCI (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.
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.
Term status Laboratory employees applying for regular-status positions are converted to regular status.
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 applyhelp@lanl.gov or call (505)-664-6947.
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