Systems Engineer (R&D Engineer 3)

Los Alamos National Security LLC; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Los Alamos National Laboratory seeks a skilled Systems Engineer to support the B61 Systems Engineering Group. The role involves ensuring the safety and reliability of nuclear systems through engineering expertise and collaboration with federal agencies. Applicants must possess a master's degree, relevant experience, and a Q clearance.

Benefits

PPO or High Deductible medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Free basic life and disability insurance

Paid maternity and parental leave

401(k) matching plan

Learning opportunities and tuition assistance

Flexible schedules and paid time off

Onsite gyms and wellness programs

Extensive relocation packages

Qualifications

• Requires 6 years of related experience in systems engineering or operations.
• Q Clearance with Sigma 15 authorization is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Provide expertise for the safety, reliability, and security of nuclear stockpile.
• Collaborate with national laboratories and contractors to resolve technical issues.

Skills

Systems Engineering

Leadership

Collaboration

Communication

Education

Master's degree in engineering

Job description

What You Will Do

Weapon system engineers are called upon to provide expertise to ensure the safety, reliability, and security of our Nation's nuclear stockpile for the entire weapon life cycle. The selected candidate will serve as a systems engineer within the B61 Systems Engineering Group. This position will require regular interactions with other national laboratories and production agencies (PA), the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), the Department of Defense (DoD), and their contractors. All B61 systems engineers will professionally collaborate with others throughout the group, division, laboratory, and Nuclear Weapons Complex, to resolve complex technical and programmatic issues associated with the warhead while encouraging learning, teaming, mutual respect, and excellence at all levels.

What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements:

System Engineering/Operational Experience: Previous system engineering and/or operational experience is required. Direct experience with one or more of the following:

• Component development, fabrication, and production
• Developing system- through component-level requirements and assuring adherence to requirements
• Component- or system-level surveillance activities
• Thorough experience with engineering authorization and document management systems
• Project leadership experience with clearly defined deliverables and milestones

Organization & Timeliness: Excellent organizational skills and the ability to meet schedule and deliverables for multiple concurrent projects with a range of priorities

Communication: Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills

Collaboration and Teamwork: Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with multi-faceted personnel including internal and external customers, as well as experience with conflict resolution.

Leadership

Demonstrated record of developing and fostering successful cross organizational teams to solve complex problems. Experience in the delegation of project tasks while maintaining accountability. Demonstrated record of developing and fostering successful cross- organizational teams to solve complex problems. Demonstrated ability to work with nominal supervision

Education/Experience Position requires a master's degree in engineering from an accredited institution and 6 years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

Applicant must currently hold a Q Clearance with Sigma 15 authorization or have the ability to obtain a Q clearance and Sigma 15 authorization.



Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with nuclear weapon design and product realization
• Experience with assembly practices, modeling, or analysis tools
• An advanced degree in engineering or applicable science field
• Ability to read and interpret engineering design drawings and effectively apply fundamental problem analysis
• Demonstrated experience interacting with customers
• Seasoned experience interacting with and presenting to senior-level management and customers
• Project management training and/or prior experience with planning, executing, and completing complex activities within scope, schedule, and budget
• Active Q Clearance, or the ability to obtain an Active Q Clearance

Note to Applicants:

Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People's Republic of China, the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of 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 maternity and parental leave
• Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)
• Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
• Flexible schedules and time off (paid sick, vacation, 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: Q (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.

Regular position: Term status Laboratory employees applying for regular-status positions are converted to regular status.

Internal Applicants: Regular appointment employees who have served the required period of continuous service in their current position are eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the required period of continuous service, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. Please refer to Policy Policy P701 for applicant eligibility requirements.

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 applicable 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 a disability accommodation, email [e-mail] or call [phone], opt. 3.