Los Alamos National Laboratory
Electrical Engineer (R&D Engineer 3/4)
Los Alamos National Laboratory, Los Alamos, New Mexico, us, 87545
Overview
Electrical Engineer (R&D Engineer 3/4) role at Los Alamos National Laboratory. The Advanced Sources and Detector (ASD) Project is responsible for the fabrication, installation, and commissioning of an ~20 MeV linear induction electron accelerator, along with downstream transport and ancillary systems, to be installed at the NNSS U1a complex in support of subcritical experiments. The ASD Project is seeking engineering support to execute final design definition and facilitate technical procurements for the accelerator, DST, and related systems. This position will be filled at either the R&D Engineer 3 or 4 level, with additional responsibilities assigned if hired at the higher level. You will work with system technical leads, chief engineers, and a dispersed project team to support design updates and procurements, coordinate with vendors, and travel to NNSS and vendor sites as needed. The role encompasses the project lifecycle from final design (Title III) through procurement, fabrication, installation, commissioning, and transition to operations. Responsibilities
Responsible for final assembly of your system and ensuring all documents are correct and readily available. Ensure all procedures are safe to work to, including safety analysis. Collaborate with the mechanical engineer counterpart to ensure a successful accelerator build. Serve as a key member of an integrated design team creating electrical distribution, controls, and diagnostic designs for an advanced linear accelerator system. Develop quality designs that meet requirements and national standards while meeting project cost and schedule. Oversee the creation of electrical schematics, block diagrams, wiring diagrams, and cable drawings using Autocad or Creo. Review electrical drawings and designs produced by other engineers and designers. Troubleshoot electrical hardware using general test equipment. Document electrical system designs with physicists, engineers, and technicians, including as-built drawings. Act as liaison among engineers, electrical safety officers, and fabricators to resolve design/manufacturing issues. Perform engineering calculations to size electrical equipment, power distribution, and cables. Create content and present engineering designs at reviews and status meetings. Provide technical support for component installation at the Integrated Test Stand and U1a complex at NNSS. For R&D Engineer 4 level: provide senior electrical engineering support per the ASD Design Engineering Procedure and lead day-to-day guidance for the electrical engineering team. What You Need
Electrical Engineering
Demonstrated experience designing electrical power distribution, instrumentation, and controls systems in industrial settings using AutoCad Electrical. Experience overseeing creation of high-quality electrical schematics, block diagrams, wiring diagrams, and cable drawings using AutoCad Electrical. Basic knowledge of National Electric Code (NEC) and Underwriters Laboratories (UL) listings. Electrical Testing
Advanced knowledge of general test equipment and experience with DVMs, power meters, oscilloscopes, signal and pulse generators, network analyzers, and measurements of analog and digital signals. Experience troubleshooting electrical equipment and generating documentation related to design, procurement, testing, and QA/QC. Experience working in a fast-paced project environment to meet technical needs and project deliverables. Familiar with design/configuration control, procurement, and nonconformance reports. Communication and Teamwork
Proven ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with coworkers, vendors, customers, and management. Demonstrated team collaboration and leadership abilities for projects involving diverse teams. Education/Experience
R&D Engineer 3 : 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. Additional Job Requirements for R&D Engineer 4 : In addition to the above, qualifications at the higher level require: Accelerator Engineering Expertise
Extensive experience designing electrical power distribution, instrumentation, and controls systems in industrial settings using AutoCad Electrical. Extensive experience overseeing the creation of high-quality electrical schematics, block diagrams, wiring diagrams, and cable drawings using AutoCad Electrical. Demonstrated knowledge of NEC and UL listings. Leadership Experience
Significant experience leading a team and collaborating with other technical experts to overcome engineering challenges. Education/Experience
R&D Engineer 4 : Master’s Degree in Engineering and 12 years of related experience; a Ph.D. may be preferred. Desired Qualifications
Knowledge of and experience designing and/or operating technology systems associated with linear induction accelerators. Experience at one or more of the NNSA design labs. Note to Applicants
Regular travel to vendor sites and to U1a for installation support is required. Due to federal restrictions, certain foreign nationals may be prohibited from accessing facilities that support national security missions. Directive 206.2: Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA; DOE/DOJ access requirements apply to U.S. citizens; foreign nationals are subject to similar requirements. Clearance
Q clearance required. Position will be cleared to this level. Background investigation and eligibility for access to classified matter will be conducted. U.S. citizenship is required except in limited circumstances. Depending on the position, additional clearance authorization may be required. Eligibility for clearance: must be at least 18 years old; U.S. citizenship is generally required. See DOE Order 472.2 for details. 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, and the Laboratory provides reasonable accommodations upon request for the application and hiring process.
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Electrical Engineer (R&D Engineer 3/4) role at Los Alamos National Laboratory. The Advanced Sources and Detector (ASD) Project is responsible for the fabrication, installation, and commissioning of an ~20 MeV linear induction electron accelerator, along with downstream transport and ancillary systems, to be installed at the NNSS U1a complex in support of subcritical experiments. The ASD Project is seeking engineering support to execute final design definition and facilitate technical procurements for the accelerator, DST, and related systems. This position will be filled at either the R&D Engineer 3 or 4 level, with additional responsibilities assigned if hired at the higher level. You will work with system technical leads, chief engineers, and a dispersed project team to support design updates and procurements, coordinate with vendors, and travel to NNSS and vendor sites as needed. The role encompasses the project lifecycle from final design (Title III) through procurement, fabrication, installation, commissioning, and transition to operations. Responsibilities
Responsible for final assembly of your system and ensuring all documents are correct and readily available. Ensure all procedures are safe to work to, including safety analysis. Collaborate with the mechanical engineer counterpart to ensure a successful accelerator build. Serve as a key member of an integrated design team creating electrical distribution, controls, and diagnostic designs for an advanced linear accelerator system. Develop quality designs that meet requirements and national standards while meeting project cost and schedule. Oversee the creation of electrical schematics, block diagrams, wiring diagrams, and cable drawings using Autocad or Creo. Review electrical drawings and designs produced by other engineers and designers. Troubleshoot electrical hardware using general test equipment. Document electrical system designs with physicists, engineers, and technicians, including as-built drawings. Act as liaison among engineers, electrical safety officers, and fabricators to resolve design/manufacturing issues. Perform engineering calculations to size electrical equipment, power distribution, and cables. Create content and present engineering designs at reviews and status meetings. Provide technical support for component installation at the Integrated Test Stand and U1a complex at NNSS. For R&D Engineer 4 level: provide senior electrical engineering support per the ASD Design Engineering Procedure and lead day-to-day guidance for the electrical engineering team. What You Need
Electrical Engineering
Demonstrated experience designing electrical power distribution, instrumentation, and controls systems in industrial settings using AutoCad Electrical. Experience overseeing creation of high-quality electrical schematics, block diagrams, wiring diagrams, and cable drawings using AutoCad Electrical. Basic knowledge of National Electric Code (NEC) and Underwriters Laboratories (UL) listings. Electrical Testing
Advanced knowledge of general test equipment and experience with DVMs, power meters, oscilloscopes, signal and pulse generators, network analyzers, and measurements of analog and digital signals. Experience troubleshooting electrical equipment and generating documentation related to design, procurement, testing, and QA/QC. Experience working in a fast-paced project environment to meet technical needs and project deliverables. Familiar with design/configuration control, procurement, and nonconformance reports. Communication and Teamwork
Proven ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with coworkers, vendors, customers, and management. Demonstrated team collaboration and leadership abilities for projects involving diverse teams. Education/Experience
R&D Engineer 3 : 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. Additional Job Requirements for R&D Engineer 4 : In addition to the above, qualifications at the higher level require: Accelerator Engineering Expertise
Extensive experience designing electrical power distribution, instrumentation, and controls systems in industrial settings using AutoCad Electrical. Extensive experience overseeing the creation of high-quality electrical schematics, block diagrams, wiring diagrams, and cable drawings using AutoCad Electrical. Demonstrated knowledge of NEC and UL listings. Leadership Experience
Significant experience leading a team and collaborating with other technical experts to overcome engineering challenges. Education/Experience
R&D Engineer 4 : Master’s Degree in Engineering and 12 years of related experience; a Ph.D. may be preferred. Desired Qualifications
Knowledge of and experience designing and/or operating technology systems associated with linear induction accelerators. Experience at one or more of the NNSA design labs. Note to Applicants
Regular travel to vendor sites and to U1a for installation support is required. Due to federal restrictions, certain foreign nationals may be prohibited from accessing facilities that support national security missions. Directive 206.2: Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA; DOE/DOJ access requirements apply to U.S. citizens; foreign nationals are subject to similar requirements. Clearance
Q clearance required. Position will be cleared to this level. Background investigation and eligibility for access to classified matter will be conducted. U.S. citizenship is required except in limited circumstances. Depending on the position, additional clearance authorization may be required. Eligibility for clearance: must be at least 18 years old; U.S. citizenship is generally required. See DOE Order 472.2 for details. 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, and the Laboratory provides reasonable accommodations upon request for the application and hiring process.
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