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Los Alamos National Laboratory · 2 days ago

W93 Data Acquisition Product Realization Team Lead (R&D Engineer 2/3)

Los Alamos, NM

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$104K/yr - $172K/yr

4+ years exp

Los Alamos National Laboratory is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. They are seeking a Research and Development Engineer 2/3 to lead a team responsible for developing a Data Acquisition system for the Joint Test Assembly, coordinating efforts with various agencies to ensure successful product realization and delivery.

Security

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead the planning, execution, and status reporting for product realization of the JTA5 LANL DAQ

Interface regularly with internal LANL organizations to accomplish these activities and be involved in external collaborations

Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior staff supporting these efforts

Develop and lead successful cross-organizational teams to solve complex problems

Interact and integrate effectively with external and internal interfaces, building trust and resolving conflicts

Qualification

Engineering DesignProject ManagementLeadershipCollaborationNetworkingProgram ManagementElectrical EngineeringCommunicationSoft Skills

Required

Demonstrated knowledge of engineering concepts, principles, practices, and procedures, as demonstrated by experience researching, designing, testing, analyzing, verifying, and validating engineering solutions

Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the design basis qualification process to include designing, planning, and executing tests or analyses for a system, subsystem or component with data needs from multiple stakeholders

Demonstrated use of project management principles and tools to deliver products on schedule, while engaging multiple projects with differing priorities

Demonstrated ability to work, influence, and lead in an R&D team environment consisting of diverse and multi-talented scientists, engineers, technicians, and operations personnel, including demonstrated ability to successfully mentor early career staff

Demonstrated record of developing and leading successful cross-organizational teams to solve complex problems

Thorough knowledge of and demonstrated experience in developing and implementing technical requirements, specifications, plans, reports, and procedures related to product realization

Demonstrated experience in interacting and integrating effectively with external and internal interfaces (to include DoD, NNSA, and other agencies); building trust, gaining consensus, and resolving conflicts while nurturing relationships

Demonstrated experience developing and implementing solutions in a collaborative, team environment

Effective communication with the Program Level PRT Lead, Systems Engineers, Program Office, Electrical Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, Project Controls, and Test Technicians on development progress and issues

Excellent project management skills, as demonstrated by experience overseeing and completing highly complex/high-profile projects on schedule and within allocated budget

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 with US Navy nuclear weapon system design and engineering

Experience with nuclear weapon design, development, qualification, certification, assembly/production, or surveillance

Electrical or Systems Engineering degree

Strong knowledge of high-reliability electronic payload design and production including schematic design, firmware development, ECAD layout process and limitation, printed wiring board fabrication, PCB assembly, associated manufacturing techniques, electronics packaging, and requirements verification testing of high-reliability electronic products

Active Q Clearance, equivalent DoD clearance, or the ability to obtain an Active Q Clearance