US Engineer Supporting A21 UK Integration (R&D Engineer 2/3)

Los Alamos National Laboratory

Los Alamos (NM)

On-site

USD 106,400 - 215,900

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance

401(k) matching

Paid parental leave

Flexible schedules

Job summary

Los Alamos National Laboratory is seeking an R&D Engineer 2/3 for a key role in coordinating design and engineering activities between US and UK programs. Responsibilities include facilitating communication, managing technical inquiries, and supporting project schedules within a dynamic team environment.

The ideal candidate should have a strong understanding of nuclear weapons systems, excellent communication skills, and a proven track record in system engineering. The position is onsite in Los Alamos, NM, with a commitment of at least one year.

Qualifications

R&D Engineer 2 requires 4 years of experience; R&D Engineer 3 requires 6 years.
Ability to synthesize technical information and produce concise responses.
Experience with multiple projects and minimal supervision necessary.

Responsibilities

Coordinate design and engineering activities between US and UK programs.
Facilitate technical communication and support inquiries.
Manage capability gaps and participate in working groups.

Skills

Nuclear Weapons Systems Knowledge

System Engineering Experience

Communication Skills

Project Facilitation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Master's Degree in Engineering

Job description

What You Will Do

R&D Engineer 2/3 position plays central role in coordinating design and engineering integration activities between US and UK programs. Responsibilities include facilitating technical and programmatic communication, participating in working groups, supporting responses to technical questions from UK A21 integration team, evaluating inquiries with US subject matter experts, coordinating with NNSA and other agencies for official responses, and managing requirement or capability gaps. Success requires strong understanding of LANL organizations, ability to synthesize technical information from multiple sources, and producing concise responses under tight deadlines. Some domestic and international travel is required.

What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements: Position will be filled at R&D Engineer 2 or 3, depending on skills. Salary ranges $106,400 - $176,000 for R&D Engineer 2 and $128,000 - $215,900 for R&D Engineer 3.

Weapons Knowledge: Knowledge of Nuclear Weapons Systems and subsystems. Detailed knowledge of at least one of the following: nuclear weapon system design, qualification, certification, and production including materials, components, safety, and assembly.

System Engineering Experience: Experience in one or more of the following: nuclear weapon design, development, qualification, certification, assembly/production, or surveillance. Application of system engineering principles at a basic level providing solutions in material science, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, nuclear engineering, or chemical engineering.

Communication: Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills; ability to interact with team members and management.

Project Facilitation: Ability to meet schedule and deliverables for multiple projects, foster cross‑organizational teams, and work independently with minimal supervision.

Education: R&D Engineer 2 requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering and 4 years of related experience. R&D Engineer 3 requires a Master’s Degree in Engineering and 6 years of related experience (a Ph.D. may be preferred).

Desired Qualifications

Experience collaborating with UK Ministry of Defence or UK Atomic Weapon Establishment
Detailed knowledge of nuclear weapon systems and their associated delivery vehicles
Familiarity with Navy nuclear weapon program and organization structures
Understanding of re‑entry, gravity, and powered flight weapon systems used by DOE and DoD
Knowledge of weapon surety and safety solutions
Familiarity with development of specifications for components and systems
Experience presenting technical design details to technical and non‑technical customers
Understanding of NNSA and DoD qualification processes
Active Q clearance

Work Location

The position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM.

Position Commitment

Regular appointment employees must serve a minimum continuous service period in their current position to be eligible for posted jobs. The commitment for this position is 1 year.

Equal Opportunity

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 the workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations upon request.

Clearance

Position requires a Q clearance. Selection will involve a background investigation conducted by or on behalf of the Federal Government and must meet eligibility requirements. Q clearance requires U.S. citizenship except in very limited circumstances.

New‑Employment Drug Test

Successful applicants must complete a new-employment drug test and adhere to the laboratory's substance‑abuse policy, including random testing. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination, even if use was pre‑offer.

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