Los Alamos National Laboratory · 20 hours ago
Mechanical Engineer 2/3 (R&D Engineer)
Los Alamos, NM
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$104K/yr - $172K/yr
4+ years expLos Alamos National Laboratory is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. The R&D Engineer will support the High-Power RF team by troubleshooting equipment, performing engineering calculations, and participating in the planning and implementation of RF system upgrades.
Security
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Troubleshooting programmatic equipment
Performing initial calculations
Developing specifications
Submitting procurement orders
Coordinate testing and delivery
Installation
Participating in an on-call rotation to support the high-power RF amplifier systems after hours and on weekends
Leading and contributing to the planning and implementation of future RF system upgrades
Evaluating existing modulator designs and design improvements
Analyzing RF system data to guide design decisions for enhancements for improving reliability and performance
Qualification
Required
Demonstrated leadership in engineering efforts in the design, fabrication, assembly, and testing of complex scientific instrumentation
Experience in engineering calculations, numerical analysis, materials evaluation and applied design rules, to the fabrication and testing of new devices
Experience in vibration and thermal isolation and optical components
Experience with multiple fabrication techniques and design tools for producing complex components and systems
Experience in preparing detailed mechanical drawings
Demonstrated ability with CAD tools
Ability to work in a fast-paced and collaborative work environment
Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a diverse, multidisciplinary team
Advance verbal and written communication skills necessary to collaborate in a team environment
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
Preferred
Experience with high-voltage DC and pulsed-power systems
Experience with computer-based circuit layout simulation (PSpice, Multisim, LTSPice, etc.)
Experience with NI LabView and LabView/FPGA programming
Experience with matrix algebra and block diagram simulation software (Matlab/Simulink, Scilab/Xcos, etc.)
Operations experience at an accelerator facility
Advanced experience leading mechanical engineering efforts for new initiatives, delivering complex scientific instrumentation, experiment diagnostics, and systems
Demonstrated leadership overseeing the mechanical integration and testing of systems and devices, in collaboration with staff scientists, fabrication facilities and technicians
Demonstrated success of managing the execution and delivery of technical work with defined scope, ensuring projects are completed on time within budget and to a high standard of quality and assurance using engineering processes
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
Benefits
PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network
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)
Company
Los Alamos National Laboratory
Los Alamos National Laboratory, a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security, is
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
US Department of EnergyU.S. Department of Homeland Security
2023-08-16Grant
2023-05-19Grant
2023-01-17Grant
Leadership Team
Alex Delaney
R&D Engineer, Detonation Science and Technology
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