Los Alamos National Laboratory · 2 days ago
Hydrodynamic Test Device 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 is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. The Hydrodynamic Test Device Engineer (R&D Engineer 2/3) will be responsible for designing, building, and testing prototype hardware assemblies to support national security missions, with a focus on hydrodynamic testing and collaboration across various teams.
Security
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Plan project scope
Coordinate test design
Coordinate part procurement & fabrication
Coordinate assembly process
Execute pre-test and post-test activities
Generate project reports & analysis
Complete professional development & administrative tasks
Capability of self starting on tasks will be required will less direction, this will be more of an intermediate to senior role on the team
Mentorship to team members is expected
Representing the team to higher level stakeholders will be applicable
Qualification
Required
Good communication skills with individuals with varying expertise and backgrounds
Program management (PM) skillset, this role requires collaborating with PMs but also tracking schedule and cost for tests in addition to tracking status throughout the lifecycle
Capable of problem solving complex and technical issues
Driven to use resources to identify or create strategies to progress the tests, employees need to be able to call, email, meet in person daily with applicable people to push progress
Can assert what can be fabricated based on customer needs and professionally communicate what is possible or not
It is important to be a self starter and driven team member, much of our work is connected to other people doing their work so collaborating as an experiment team is pivotal while keeping constant communication with the other groups we work with
Follow the applicable processes and procedures associated with our tests
Weekly lead multiple meetings
Appropriately handle classified matter and follow security and safety policy and procedures
Complete applicable training as required
Education/Experience at lower level: 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
Education/Experience at higher 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
Preferred
Active DOE Q clearance
Formal systems engineering training, certification, or education (e.g. INCOSE ASEP) (Level 3 specific)
Knowledge of and demonstrated experience with nuclear weapon design, development, qualification, certification, assembly/production, or surveillance
Experience working with the LANL Weapons Engineering and Weapons Physics organizations
Knowledge of nuclear weapons, NNSA facilities, or DoD customers that support the U.S. stockpile
Program management-status track while collaborating with other teams (budgeting, scheduling, and scoping)
Leading formal reviews such as design reviews
Experience with tooling design
Formal model-based system engineering (MBSE) training or certification (e.g. OCSMP, Cameo)
Experience with requirements development and maintenance
Knowledge of or experience with hydrodynamic testing
Experience with ASME Y14.5 Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance
Knowledge of or experience with design for manufacturing principles
Experience with performing safety structural analysis
Experience working with or around high explosives
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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