Los Alamos National Laboratory
R&D Engineer 2/3 (Process Engineer)
Los Alamos National Laboratory, Los Alamos, New Mexico, us, 87545
About the Role
Welcome to the Associate Laboratory Directorate for Weapons Production (ALDWP) and the Power Supply and Production (PSP) Division. The PSP Division is one of 10 divisions in ALDWP. Our employees are the most valuable asset within the Laboratory. The Power Supply Production group (PSP‑5) works with space and defense programs to process plutonium to make heat sources for instrumentation and generators that need long‑lasting and reliable power.
Responsibilities
Technical support as the process/system engineer in developing, improving, troubleshooting processes, and supporting high‑value manufacturing.
Support operations as needed to maintain equipment and ensure process operability.
Interact with multiple organizations to ensure implementation and compliance with Conduct of Engineering, Conduct of Maintenance, Conduct of Operations, Quality, and Safety Management programs.
R&D Engineer 2 Responsibilities
Assures safety and security compliance, maintains required training, and makes safety and security an integral part of every task.
Contributes to the research, design, testing, analysis, verification, and validation of engineering and technology solutions in support of R&D initiatives.
Applies and interprets existing discipline‑specific engineering and scientific principles, techniques, methods, and tools to provide solutions for a wide assortment of complex problems.
Develops a technical approach and new methods or techniques, using creativity in applying standard practices and procedures, which lead to new or improved capabilities.
Assists in the development of technical products such as journal papers and reports, and the development of intellectual property.
Sets direction and goals for well‑defined tasks involving more than one person, scopes tasks within a project and defines deliverables at task level, and leads specific project tasks to meet scope, schedule, and budget.
Provides peer review of the work of others across organizations or disciplines.
Develops mentoring skills to mentor junior staff and peers in technical and professional growth.
Maintains state‑of‑the‑art technical expertise within discipline and develops new skills in related disciplines. Attains additional certifications and/or qualifications.
Fosters a mutually respectful and inclusive work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment.
R&D Engineer 3 Responsibilities
Leads the research, design, testing, analysis, verification, and validation of novel engineering and technology solutions.
Develops innovative advanced concepts, theories, methods, techniques and approaches to address specialized problems. May contribute to the development of industry standards.
Develops new technical capabilities and creates opportunities to extend R&D engineering through the expansion of existing efforts.
Leads the development of technical products such as journal papers, reports, presentations, and concept papers.
Influences organizational, project, and program strategies and directions.
Leads technical decision‑making at task level within a project. Makes decisions and/or recommendations that influence achievement of key programmatic objectives.
Uses project assignments to further organizational goals. Develops and implements project management plans, including scope, schedule, and budget, for small to moderate projects.
Leads peer review of the work of others within his/her own organization and participates in peer review across organizations or disciplines.
Actively mentors and trains junior staff.
Develops or contributes ideas for new proposals and business development opportunities. Leads development of technical section of small to moderate proposals and acquires funding.
Contributes to developments in industry and develops new skills consistent with state‑of‑the‑art. May attain additional certifications, qualifications, and/or recognitions.
Minimum Job Requirements
Experience in one or more of the following engineering disciplines: mechanical engineering; manufacturing engineering; machining engineering or other relevant fields.
Intermediate knowledge of professional engineering concepts, principles, practices, and procedures, as demonstrated by experience researching, designing, analyzing, testing, verifying, and validating engineering solutions.
Demonstrated experience performing a broad range of complex engineering work, including design or review of a complete project, system, or component.
Demonstrated knowledge of manufacturing, system, and component testing operations.
Demonstrated experience developing, codifying, and validating engineering requirements.
Intermediate analytical thinking skills, as demonstrated by experience designing and executing experiments or tests, including the analysis and interpretation of data.
Demonstrated experience with continuous improvement concepts and tools.
Committed to high quality and timeliness of deliverables.
Ability to work independently in high‑intensity environments with coworkers representing a variety of technical backgrounds.
Ability to express detailed ideas clearly in ways that build understanding, respect, and trust, as demonstrated through presentations and publications.
Desired Qualifications
Knowledge or experience working in a manufacturing or production organization requiring implementation of defined manufacturing, testing and quality requirements.
Experience in DOE/NNSA nonreactor nuclear facilities and radiological facilities or projects.
Experience in project development, reporting, and presentations to management and sponsors.
Active DOE “Q” Clearance and enrollment in HRP.
Advanced knowledge of DOE and LANL Engineering Standards and Conduct of Engineering principals and procedures.
Education and Experience Lower level: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from an ABET‑accredited institution and 4 years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.
Higher level: 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.
Location Onsite located in Los Alamos, NM.
Compensation R&D Engineer 2: $104,100 – $172,200 per year. R&D Engineer 3: $125,200 – $211,300 per year.
Benefits
Medical, 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).
Work Environment Work near sources of ionizing radiation, work near machinery and moving parts, and wear personal protective equipment.
Clearance and HRP Position requires a Q clearance. Selected applicants must meet eligibility requirements. The position is subject to the DOE Human Reliability Program as specified in 10 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 712.
Equal Opportunity Statement 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 opt. 3.
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Responsibilities
Technical support as the process/system engineer in developing, improving, troubleshooting processes, and supporting high‑value manufacturing.
Support operations as needed to maintain equipment and ensure process operability.
Interact with multiple organizations to ensure implementation and compliance with Conduct of Engineering, Conduct of Maintenance, Conduct of Operations, Quality, and Safety Management programs.
R&D Engineer 2 Responsibilities
Assures safety and security compliance, maintains required training, and makes safety and security an integral part of every task.
Contributes to the research, design, testing, analysis, verification, and validation of engineering and technology solutions in support of R&D initiatives.
Applies and interprets existing discipline‑specific engineering and scientific principles, techniques, methods, and tools to provide solutions for a wide assortment of complex problems.
Develops a technical approach and new methods or techniques, using creativity in applying standard practices and procedures, which lead to new or improved capabilities.
Assists in the development of technical products such as journal papers and reports, and the development of intellectual property.
Sets direction and goals for well‑defined tasks involving more than one person, scopes tasks within a project and defines deliverables at task level, and leads specific project tasks to meet scope, schedule, and budget.
Provides peer review of the work of others across organizations or disciplines.
Develops mentoring skills to mentor junior staff and peers in technical and professional growth.
Maintains state‑of‑the‑art technical expertise within discipline and develops new skills in related disciplines. Attains additional certifications and/or qualifications.
Fosters a mutually respectful and inclusive work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment.
R&D Engineer 3 Responsibilities
Leads the research, design, testing, analysis, verification, and validation of novel engineering and technology solutions.
Develops innovative advanced concepts, theories, methods, techniques and approaches to address specialized problems. May contribute to the development of industry standards.
Develops new technical capabilities and creates opportunities to extend R&D engineering through the expansion of existing efforts.
Leads the development of technical products such as journal papers, reports, presentations, and concept papers.
Influences organizational, project, and program strategies and directions.
Leads technical decision‑making at task level within a project. Makes decisions and/or recommendations that influence achievement of key programmatic objectives.
Uses project assignments to further organizational goals. Develops and implements project management plans, including scope, schedule, and budget, for small to moderate projects.
Leads peer review of the work of others within his/her own organization and participates in peer review across organizations or disciplines.
Actively mentors and trains junior staff.
Develops or contributes ideas for new proposals and business development opportunities. Leads development of technical section of small to moderate proposals and acquires funding.
Contributes to developments in industry and develops new skills consistent with state‑of‑the‑art. May attain additional certifications, qualifications, and/or recognitions.
Minimum Job Requirements
Experience in one or more of the following engineering disciplines: mechanical engineering; manufacturing engineering; machining engineering or other relevant fields.
Intermediate knowledge of professional engineering concepts, principles, practices, and procedures, as demonstrated by experience researching, designing, analyzing, testing, verifying, and validating engineering solutions.
Demonstrated experience performing a broad range of complex engineering work, including design or review of a complete project, system, or component.
Demonstrated knowledge of manufacturing, system, and component testing operations.
Demonstrated experience developing, codifying, and validating engineering requirements.
Intermediate analytical thinking skills, as demonstrated by experience designing and executing experiments or tests, including the analysis and interpretation of data.
Demonstrated experience with continuous improvement concepts and tools.
Committed to high quality and timeliness of deliverables.
Ability to work independently in high‑intensity environments with coworkers representing a variety of technical backgrounds.
Ability to express detailed ideas clearly in ways that build understanding, respect, and trust, as demonstrated through presentations and publications.
Desired Qualifications
Knowledge or experience working in a manufacturing or production organization requiring implementation of defined manufacturing, testing and quality requirements.
Experience in DOE/NNSA nonreactor nuclear facilities and radiological facilities or projects.
Experience in project development, reporting, and presentations to management and sponsors.
Active DOE “Q” Clearance and enrollment in HRP.
Advanced knowledge of DOE and LANL Engineering Standards and Conduct of Engineering principals and procedures.
Education and Experience Lower level: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from an ABET‑accredited institution and 4 years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.
Higher level: 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.
Location Onsite located in Los Alamos, NM.
Compensation R&D Engineer 2: $104,100 – $172,200 per year. R&D Engineer 3: $125,200 – $211,300 per year.
Benefits
Medical, 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).
Work Environment Work near sources of ionizing radiation, work near machinery and moving parts, and wear personal protective equipment.
Clearance and HRP Position requires a Q clearance. Selected applicants must meet eligibility requirements. The position is subject to the DOE Human Reliability Program as specified in 10 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 712.
Equal Opportunity Statement 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 opt. 3.
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