Los Alamos National Laboratory
Materials Science Research Engineer (R&D Engineer 1/2)
Los Alamos National Laboratory, Los Alamos, New Mexico, us, 87545
What You Will Do
R&D Engineer 1 ($94,500 - $154,600)
Tasks include but are not limited to:
Designing, analyzing, and building experimental devices to given requirements
Research and implement instrumentation and data acquisition systems
Evaluating data from engineering instrumentation i.e. stress/strain/vacuum/electrical/temperature
R&D Engineer 2 ($104,100 - $172,200)
In addition to what was outlined at the lower level, at this level the above mentioned tasks are expected to be accomplished with significantly less oversight. Additional tasks will include:
Creating Engineering reports detailing design adherence to requirements
Scheduling, executing, and maintaining tests
Providing technical oversight to team members
Experimental activities require working closely in a team environment with other engineers, scientists, and technicians within LANL, DOE, and other institutions.
Additional job responsibilities include participating in the development of new testing technologies and facilities and implementing quality assurance requirements. Performance of job responsibilities will require working in controlled hazardous environments that may include radiation generating devices, radioactive materials, high explosives, and other hazardous materials. The ability to provide clear, timely, and technically accurate direction to test support technicians is part of the job duties.
Travel to national/international user facilities for experiment execution is to be expected (typically 5 to 10 days at a time, several times a year).
What You Need Minimum Job Requirements R&D Engineer 1 Experimental Design Management:
Experience and knowledge of experimental engineering including experimental design, planning, preparation, execution, and documenting of results against specifications.
Ability to work on multiple projects concurrently and with changing priorities while delivering on to a strict deadline.
Ability to accomplish technical tasks while working independently or as part of a team with other engineers, scientists, and technicians.
Analysis and Reporting:
Demonstrated experience in interpreting experimental data such as temperature and stress.
Experience and knowledge in the use of specialized engineering software for analysis, such as CAE, CFD, FEA, Python, MATLAB, LabView, or other similar software packages.
Communication:
Demonstrated interpersonal, oral and written communication skills and experience interacting with all levels of personnel and customers.
Clearance:
Ability to obtain a DOE Q Clearance, which typically requires U.S. citizenship.
R&D Engineer 2 In addition to the requirements outlined above, qualification at the higher level requires:
Demonstrated Experience and knowledge of experimental engineering including experimental design, planning, preparation, execution, and documenting of results against specifications.
Ability to advise and guide experimental work including mentoring junior staff, students or technicians.
Experience formulating experiment report documentation
Demonstrated knowledge and independent use of specialized engineering software analysis tools, CAE.
Education/Experience R&D Engineer 1 Position requires a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an accredited institution and 2 years of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.
Education/Experience R&D Engineer 2 Position requires a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an accredited institution and 4 years of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.
Desired Qualifications
Advanced engineering degrees like MS in Aerospace Engineering, Engineering Physics Mechanical Engineering, or related field
Demonstrated experience in the design and analysis of thermal transient loading conditions.
Demonstrated knowledge of experimental and analytical thermal analysis utilizing three-dimensional modeling software.
Environmental, thermal life cycle, or thermal testing experience.
Experience with cryogenic operations, thermometry and/or thermal radiation shielding environments
Active Q clearance.
Essential Job Functions (can perform with or without reasonable accommodation): Sitting, standing, climbing stairs, reaching overhead and down, bending, stooping, and lifting 10-50 pounds.
Work Environment Position involves working around and possibly handling nuclear material as well as being near sources of ionizing radiation.
Work Location The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management. Travel will be required to external facilities, estimated up to 20%. Travel to external experiments and some internal experiments may require atypical work hours.
Position Commitment Regular appointment employees are required to serve a period of continuous service in their current position in order to be eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the time required, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. The position commitment for this position is 1 year.
Note to Applicants For full consideration, applicants must submit a comprehensive cover letter that addresses the key requirements of the position.
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 our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process.
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Tasks include but are not limited to:
Designing, analyzing, and building experimental devices to given requirements
Research and implement instrumentation and data acquisition systems
Evaluating data from engineering instrumentation i.e. stress/strain/vacuum/electrical/temperature
R&D Engineer 2 ($104,100 - $172,200)
In addition to what was outlined at the lower level, at this level the above mentioned tasks are expected to be accomplished with significantly less oversight. Additional tasks will include:
Creating Engineering reports detailing design adherence to requirements
Scheduling, executing, and maintaining tests
Providing technical oversight to team members
Experimental activities require working closely in a team environment with other engineers, scientists, and technicians within LANL, DOE, and other institutions.
Additional job responsibilities include participating in the development of new testing technologies and facilities and implementing quality assurance requirements. Performance of job responsibilities will require working in controlled hazardous environments that may include radiation generating devices, radioactive materials, high explosives, and other hazardous materials. The ability to provide clear, timely, and technically accurate direction to test support technicians is part of the job duties.
Travel to national/international user facilities for experiment execution is to be expected (typically 5 to 10 days at a time, several times a year).
What You Need Minimum Job Requirements R&D Engineer 1 Experimental Design Management:
Experience and knowledge of experimental engineering including experimental design, planning, preparation, execution, and documenting of results against specifications.
Ability to work on multiple projects concurrently and with changing priorities while delivering on to a strict deadline.
Ability to accomplish technical tasks while working independently or as part of a team with other engineers, scientists, and technicians.
Analysis and Reporting:
Demonstrated experience in interpreting experimental data such as temperature and stress.
Experience and knowledge in the use of specialized engineering software for analysis, such as CAE, CFD, FEA, Python, MATLAB, LabView, or other similar software packages.
Communication:
Demonstrated interpersonal, oral and written communication skills and experience interacting with all levels of personnel and customers.
Clearance:
Ability to obtain a DOE Q Clearance, which typically requires U.S. citizenship.
R&D Engineer 2 In addition to the requirements outlined above, qualification at the higher level requires:
Demonstrated Experience and knowledge of experimental engineering including experimental design, planning, preparation, execution, and documenting of results against specifications.
Ability to advise and guide experimental work including mentoring junior staff, students or technicians.
Experience formulating experiment report documentation
Demonstrated knowledge and independent use of specialized engineering software analysis tools, CAE.
Education/Experience R&D Engineer 1 Position requires a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an accredited institution and 2 years of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.
Education/Experience R&D Engineer 2 Position requires a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an accredited institution and 4 years of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.
Desired Qualifications
Advanced engineering degrees like MS in Aerospace Engineering, Engineering Physics Mechanical Engineering, or related field
Demonstrated experience in the design and analysis of thermal transient loading conditions.
Demonstrated knowledge of experimental and analytical thermal analysis utilizing three-dimensional modeling software.
Environmental, thermal life cycle, or thermal testing experience.
Experience with cryogenic operations, thermometry and/or thermal radiation shielding environments
Active Q clearance.
Essential Job Functions (can perform with or without reasonable accommodation): Sitting, standing, climbing stairs, reaching overhead and down, bending, stooping, and lifting 10-50 pounds.
Work Environment Position involves working around and possibly handling nuclear material as well as being near sources of ionizing radiation.
Work Location The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management. Travel will be required to external facilities, estimated up to 20%. Travel to external experiments and some internal experiments may require atypical work hours.
Position Commitment Regular appointment employees are required to serve a period of continuous service in their current position in order to be eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the time required, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. The position commitment for this position is 1 year.
Note to Applicants For full consideration, applicants must submit a comprehensive cover letter that addresses the key requirements of the position.
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 our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process.
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