Los Alamos National Laboratory · 8 hours ago
Mechnical Engineer (R&D Engineer 2/3)
Los Alamos, NM
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$125K/yr - $211K/yr
4+ years expLos Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. They are seeking a Mechanical Engineer (R&D Engineer 2 or 3) to provide mechanical design and systems engineering support for the DARHT accelerators, with responsibilities including defining and executing research experiments and facility modifications, as well as leading multi-disciplinary teams.
Security
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Work as part of multi-disciplinary teams to define and execute DARHT research experiments, facility modifications, and updates. Conduct necessary analysis and modelling to define the system requirements and decompose them into subsystem and component level requirements. Define and manage system and sub-system interfaces and necessary documentation (technical data package). Work with modelling and drafting support to detail the design. Interface with procurement, sub-contractors, suppliers, and internal fabrication shops to secure hardware. Define and perform testing required to demonstrate requirement compliance. Document and communicate the results of the testing
Contribute to proposal, planning, execution, and publication of research and development projects relating to the DARHT accelerator and its mission
Use engineering principles and analysis to assist in defining maintenance requirements involving corrective, preventative, and predictive maintenance and the tracking and trending of system performance
Define and maintain technical baseline criteria and documents in support of facility configuration management
Utilize system knowledge, engineering principles, and analysis techniques to support DARHT troubleshooting, safety analyses, and hazards evaluations
Lead multi-disciplinary teams to define and execute DARHT research experiments, facility modifications, and updates. Conduct necessary analysis and modelling to define the system requirements and decompose them into subsystem and component level requirements. Define and manage system and sub-system interfaces and necessary documentation (technical data package). Work with modelling and drafting support to detail the design. Interface with procurement, sub-contractors, suppliers, and internal fabrication shops to secure hardware. Define and perform testing required to demonstrate requirement compliance. Document and communicate the results of the testing
Propose, plan, execute, and publish research efforts on or related to the DARHT facility and its mission
Lead or serve as a subject matter expert (SME) role in system requirement reviews, design reviews, and engineering change board to approve configuration changes to the DARHT facility
Utilize system knowledge, engineering principles, and analysis techniques to lead DARHT troubleshooting efforts, safety analyses, and hazards evaluations
Lead small project teams, providing technical leadership and oversight in planning and execution
Interface with customers including program managers, experimentalists, and DOE facility site representatives
Qualification
Required
Demonstrated ability in preparing calculations, applications of engineering methods, and application of technology aided engineering tools to solve engineering problems
Demonstrated ability in producing designs utilizing CAD tools and work processes (preferably Creo Parametric)
Demonstrated ability for self-directed work, planning, and prioritization
Demonstrated ability to work with multi-disciplinary teams
Knowledge of engineering work planning, budgeting and design coordination, maintenance, and troubleshooting
Demonstrated ability in coaching, and mentoring of early career engineers
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to obtain a DOE Q Clearance (Usually requires U.S. citizenship)
Demonstrated ability leading design, testing, analysis, verification, and validation of mechanical systems solutions including experience troubleshooting mechanical systems
Demonstrated ability to exhibit critical thinking and advanced problem-solving skills to develop innovative solutions to both commonplace as well as complex mechanical systems issues and problems
Demonstrated ability in developing project scope, budget and schedule
Demonstrated knowledge of engineering change control processes
Demonstrated success in communicating complex engineering topics to both technical and non-technical audiences
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
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
Preferred
Knowledge of Engineering principles and procedures, safety basis interaction, design guides, appropriate standards, and administrative practices as applied to DOE accelerator facilities
Strong technical/analytical skills, with a proven record of innovative problem solving and proactive system improvement
Experience using finite element analysis software (preferably ANSYS Mechanical/Maxwell) to perform structural, thermal, vibration, and magneto-static analysis as part of the design process
Experience using MATLAB/SIMULINK and Python to perform engineering analysis
Extensive experience in the following roles: systems engineer, team leadership, project/program management, and project/design engineer
Active DOE Q Clearance
Benefits
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 (PTO)
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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