Los Alamos National Laboratory · 1 day ago
Post-Master's Graduate Research Associate
Los Alamos, NM
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelLos Alamos National Laboratory is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. They are seeking a highly motivated post-master's student to develop an advanced positioning system using a robotic arm and laser tracker for complex components. The role involves working in an interdisciplinary team and requires a strong background in robotics, metrology, or computer science.
Security
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Develop an advanced positioning system employing a 6+ degree-of-freedom robotic arm for positioning and a laser tracker for position and orientation verification of complex shaped components
Work in a highly interdisciplinary team with diverse backgrounds
Be self-motivated, team-oriented, and communicative
Qualification
Required
Strong background in metrology, robotics, computer science and/or related fields
Hands-on experience with operation of computer controlled positioning and/or metrology systems
Master's degree in robotics, metrology, computer science, or related discipline completed within the last 2 years
Preferred
Experience with 6D (X, Y, Z, RotX, RotY, RotZ) robotic arms
Experience with measurement of size, shape, location and orientation of complex shaped components
Experience with development of user-friendly software to operate robotics and/or metrology equipment
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
Founded in 1943
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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