Los Alamos National Security LLC
What You Will Do
The W76 Systems Engineering group (W-2) is looking for Systems Engineers to support the sustainment and development of the W76 weapon system, a cornerstone of US nuclear deterrence. Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a contractor to the Department of Energy's National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA). In this role, we continue the nuclear weapons work that began at Los Alamos during the Manhattan Project.
Engineers in W-2 regularly work with NNSA, the US Navy, and their respective contractors to execute the mission of maintaining a safe, secure, and reliable W76 warhead. The selected candidate(s) will be assigned to lead or support W76 sustainment activities (e.g., surveillance investigations, interfacing with production agencies, system model improvement activities) or development program activities that are currently underway. The development programs include war reserve modifications, flight testing, and transportation alts.
Responsibilities may include leading technical projects and tests as a Product Realization Team or a Qualification Lead, writing and reviewing technical requirements, coordinating activities with other NNSA agencies and the US Navy, assessing stockpile concerns, and providing engineering expertise to resolve technical and programmatic issues associated with the W76. The position requires technical leadership and teamwork with multi-discipline weapon systems engineers, production realization team leads, design physicists, and external agencies such as DoD and NNSA.
R&D Engineer 3 125,200 - 211,300 Responsibilities will include leading and supporting W76 system studies, managing and directing product definition and specification maintenance, and overseeing activities in support of the W76 annual assessment—such as surveillance data reviews and anomalous finding investigations.
R&D Engineer 4 150,300 - 260,800 In addition to what was described at the R&D Engineer 3 level.Row5 you will be expected to work with program and line management to develop and execute strategic plans aimed at improving overall engineering capabilities for the Group, serve as a technical mentor to early‑ and mid‑career staff, and represent line and/or പ്രവേശന management to external stakeholders as needed.
What You Need Minimum Job Requirements: Engineering Experience Previous system engineering and/or operational experience is required. Direct experience with one or more of the following:
Demonstrated experience with one or more of the following areas: engineering design, development, qualification, assembly/production, or testing.
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 record of successfully meeting defined deliverables and milestones
Demonstrated experience participating in and supporting complicated technical projects (e.g., Product Realization Team (PRT) or SubPRT product development activities, product test qualification activities).
Collaboration/Teaming/Communication Excellent organizational skills and the ability to meet schedule and deliverables for multiple concurrent projects with a range of priorities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Must have the ability to communicate effectively to coordinate systems engineering activities. If selected for an interview, the candidate will be asked to give a presentation and provide a technical writing sample.
Demonstrated experience successfully leading complicated technical projects or with highly complex, system-level integrated experiments.
Understanding of project management principles with experience in the development and implementation of engineering projects.
Additional Job Requirements for R&D Engineer 4
Extensive experience with successfully leading complicated technical projects (e.g., Product Realization Team (PRT) or SubPRT product development activities, product test qualification activities).
Advanced knowledge of systems engineering and requirements management principles and processes
Exceptional skills demonstrated in the following areas: problem solving, conflict resolution, and customer and stakeholder interactions
Education/Experience at the lower level 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. At this level a Ph.D. may be preferred.
Education/Experience at the higher level Position requires a Master's Degree in Engineering from an accredited institution and 12 years of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation. At this level a Ph tshwan. may be preferred.
Desired Qualifications
Basic knowledge of nuclear weapons and the U.S. Stockpile; especially the W76
Familiarity with relevant classification guidance and demonstrated commitment to assuring the security of classified information
Demonstrated experience with one or more of the following: nuclear weapon design, development, qualification, certification, assembly/production, and surveillance Experience with the Phase 6.X process and DPBPS requirements Advanced knowledge and experience with product design engineering phases to include Development Engineering (Conceptual and Baseline Design) and Production Engineering
Product shock and vibration test experience
Advanced knowledge of systems engineering principles or experience with requirements management
Project management training and/or prior experience with project management tools
Active Q clearance, or the ability to obtain an Active Q clearance
Work Environment The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management.
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.week an employee has not served the required time, 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 this position.
Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People's Republic of China—including the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau—as well as citizens of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (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. Only citizens of the United States are eligible for this requirement; 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 undergo a background investigation conducted by or on behalf of the Federal Government and must meet eligibility requirements for accessAwards authorize; 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.
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 P701 for applicant eligibility requirements.
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、不 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.
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Engineers in W-2 regularly work with NNSA, the US Navy, and their respective contractors to execute the mission of maintaining a safe, secure, and reliable W76 warhead. The selected candidate(s) will be assigned to lead or support W76 sustainment activities (e.g., surveillance investigations, interfacing with production agencies, system model improvement activities) or development program activities that are currently underway. The development programs include war reserve modifications, flight testing, and transportation alts.
Responsibilities may include leading technical projects and tests as a Product Realization Team or a Qualification Lead, writing and reviewing technical requirements, coordinating activities with other NNSA agencies and the US Navy, assessing stockpile concerns, and providing engineering expertise to resolve technical and programmatic issues associated with the W76. The position requires technical leadership and teamwork with multi-discipline weapon systems engineers, production realization team leads, design physicists, and external agencies such as DoD and NNSA.
R&D Engineer 3 125,200 - 211,300 Responsibilities will include leading and supporting W76 system studies, managing and directing product definition and specification maintenance, and overseeing activities in support of the W76 annual assessment—such as surveillance data reviews and anomalous finding investigations.
R&D Engineer 4 150,300 - 260,800 In addition to what was described at the R&D Engineer 3 level.Row5 you will be expected to work with program and line management to develop and execute strategic plans aimed at improving overall engineering capabilities for the Group, serve as a technical mentor to early‑ and mid‑career staff, and represent line and/or പ്രവേശന management to external stakeholders as needed.
What You Need Minimum Job Requirements: Engineering Experience Previous system engineering and/or operational experience is required. Direct experience with one or more of the following:
Demonstrated experience with one or more of the following areas: engineering design, development, qualification, assembly/production, or testing.
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 record of successfully meeting defined deliverables and milestones
Demonstrated experience participating in and supporting complicated technical projects (e.g., Product Realization Team (PRT) or SubPRT product development activities, product test qualification activities).
Collaboration/Teaming/Communication Excellent organizational skills and the ability to meet schedule and deliverables for multiple concurrent projects with a range of priorities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Must have the ability to communicate effectively to coordinate systems engineering activities. If selected for an interview, the candidate will be asked to give a presentation and provide a technical writing sample.
Demonstrated experience successfully leading complicated technical projects or with highly complex, system-level integrated experiments.
Understanding of project management principles with experience in the development and implementation of engineering projects.
Additional Job Requirements for R&D Engineer 4
Extensive experience with successfully leading complicated technical projects (e.g., Product Realization Team (PRT) or SubPRT product development activities, product test qualification activities).
Advanced knowledge of systems engineering and requirements management principles and processes
Exceptional skills demonstrated in the following areas: problem solving, conflict resolution, and customer and stakeholder interactions
Education/Experience at the lower level 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. At this level a Ph.D. may be preferred.
Education/Experience at the higher level Position requires a Master's Degree in Engineering from an accredited institution and 12 years of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation. At this level a Ph tshwan. may be preferred.
Desired Qualifications
Basic knowledge of nuclear weapons and the U.S. Stockpile; especially the W76
Familiarity with relevant classification guidance and demonstrated commitment to assuring the security of classified information
Demonstrated experience with one or more of the following: nuclear weapon design, development, qualification, certification, assembly/production, and surveillance Experience with the Phase 6.X process and DPBPS requirements Advanced knowledge and experience with product design engineering phases to include Development Engineering (Conceptual and Baseline Design) and Production Engineering
Product shock and vibration test experience
Advanced knowledge of systems engineering principles or experience with requirements management
Project management training and/or prior experience with project management tools
Active Q clearance, or the ability to obtain an Active Q clearance
Work Environment The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management.
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.week an employee has not served the required time, 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 this position.
Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People's Republic of China—including the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau—as well as citizens of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (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. Only citizens of the United States are eligible for this requirement; 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 undergo a background investigation conducted by or on behalf of the Federal Government and must meet eligibility requirements for accessAwards authorize; 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.
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 P701 for applicant eligibility requirements.
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、不 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.
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