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Los Alamos National Laboratory · 16 hours ago

Mechanical Engineer / CAD Modeler (R&D Engineer 2/3)

Los Alamos, NM

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$126K/yr - $211K/yr

4+ years exp

Los Alamos National Laboratory is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. The R&D Engineer 2/3 will be responsible for developing SolidWorks CAD models, complex assemblies, and fabrication drawings to support the group's safeguards and security mission, collaborating with machine and electronics shops to ensure designs are manufacturable and reliable.

Security

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Develop SolidWorks CAD models, complex assemblies, and fabrication drawings

Collaborate with machine shop and electronics shop and outside vendors to design, refine, and produce mechanical assemblies that integrate electronics and custom components into neutron detector systems

Contribute to assigned mechanical design activities in support of safeguards and security projects

Assist in the development and implementation of ongoing or new technical efforts, contributing to the completion of deliverables and milestones, and participation in the development of publications and presentations

Give presentations at discipline-specific meetings and may participate in professional societies and program-specific interactions

Lead technical discussions, develop new methods, techniques or approaches to address critical mechanical design problems, and lead specific project tasks to meet scope, schedule, and budget

Work on teams to develop proposals and provide mentoring to junior staff

Qualification

SolidWorks CADMechanical designDesign-for-manufacturingFabrication drawingsCollaboration with machinistsPrecision mechanical designProposal developmentNuclear measurementsDetector systemsScientific instrumentationHands-on machiningDOE Q clearanceCommunicationTeamworkConflict resolutionMentoring

Required

Demonstrated knowledge and experience conducting collaborative R&D in the following areas:

Expertise with SolidWorks CAD and demonstrated experience designing complex assemblies with hundreds/thousands of parts

Ability to produce formal fabrication drawings that follow industry standards

Knowledge of manufacturing processes and design-for-manufacturing (DFM) principles

Experience collaborating with machinists and engineers to ensure manufacturability and reliability

Familiarity with tolerances, materials, and precision mechanical design

Excellent writing and communication skills, as evidenced by publications and the cover letter

Experience in working effectively both independently and in a team

Ability to communicate, define, and delegate technical tasks to other team and staff members and engage with our clients and collaborators

Demonstrated record of fostering a mutually respectful work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment

Demonstrate the ability to resolve conflict in a positive way, give and receive feedback effectively, and always show kindness and respect towards others

Primary work location will be in an office setting

Demonstrated experience in leading project tasks to completion

Experience developing new methods or approaches to complex mechanical design challenges

Demonstrated ability to mentor junior staff and contribute to proposal development

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

Experience interfacing with machine shop personnel or hands-on knowledge of machining processes

Experience with detector systems, scientific instrumentation, or precision mechanical design

Knowledge or experience with standard nuclear measurements instrumentation including performing radiation measurements and experiments

Experience working in the safeguards and security field

Demonstrated experience in transitioning R&D prototype electronics from a laboratory setting to an operational facility and/or to transferring technology from prototype design to commercial companies

Experience in working in an operating nuclear facility

Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q clearance

Willingness for work assignment to include domestic and international travel

Certified Solidworks Professional/Expert preferred

3D design and drawing portfolio of current and past projects

Experience working with outside vendors

Advanced knowledge of radiation and detector physics

Participation in professional societies and external working groups in the safeguards and security field