Senior Quality Engineer - Nuclear Construction QA

Los Alamos National Security LLC; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 106,000 - 216,000; Full time

Job summary

Los Alamos National Security LLC seeks a Quality Engineer to support IQPA-PIQ with QA programs in nuclear facility construction. The role emphasizes audits, CGD/NQA-1 controls, and interfacing with multiple teams to ensure compliance and timely execution.

The position may be filled at QE-3 or QE-4 level, with higher responsibilities assigned if hired at the senior level. Onsite in Los Alamos, NM with potential shift variations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field with related experience.
• Advanced knowledge of QA programs and NQA-1 requirements.
• Experience leading audits, assessments, surveillances and observations.
• Ability to provide management with performance data and findings.

Responsibilities

• Apply quality assurance principles to construction and fabrication activities.
• Lead audits, surveillances, and nonconformance investigations.
• Interpret drawings, specifications, and QA documentation in NQA-1 context.
• Collaborate across teams and deliver performance data to leadership.
• Manage schedules to meet requirements, deadlines, and budgets.

Skills

Quality engineering

Audits & surveillance

NQA-1 knowledge

Welding & NDE

Customer relationships

MS Office & VPN

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

MS Office

VPN

Job description

Los Alamos National Security LLC seeks a Quality Engineer to support IQPA-PIQ with QA programs in nuclear facility construction. The role emphasizes audits, CGD/NQA-1 controls, and interfacing with multiple teams to ensure compliance and timely execution.

The position may be filled at QE-3 or QE-4 level, with higher responsibilities assigned if hired at the senior level. Onsite in Los Alamos, NM with potential shift variations.