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Los Alamos National Laboratory · 1 day ago

R&D Engineer 2/3

Los Alamos, NM

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$125K/yr - $211K/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 an R&D Engineer to contribute to a dynamic team responsible for quality assurance in nuclear weapon development and testing, ensuring operational controls and evaluating risks. The role requires applying technical expertise in hardware design and quality engineering practices.

Security

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

R&D Engineers report to the Program Director for the Associate Laboratory Directorate for the Weapons Engineering Office of Design Agency Quality (ALDW-DAQ) and be a contributing member to a dynamic team of engineers and quality professionals responsible for engaging with system and test engineers, surveillance engineers, production liaisons, and production organization quality personnel responsible for nuclear weapon development, testing, design, realization, and surveillance

The position functions in a quality engineering role working as part of product realization teams, facilitating and documenting Failure Mode and Effects Analyses (FMEA), ensuring necessary and sufficient operational controls, and monitoring ongoing activities which support nuclear weapon-related activities

The position plays a vital role in evaluating subversion risks in support of Nuclear Enterprise Assurance for weapon programs, including cyber-assurance

The selected candidate must be able to operate independently and must exercise personal initiative in successfully completing assigned tasks

The selected candidate will apply technical expertise in hardware design, fabrication, and knowledge of engineering practices/theory to meet programmatic deliverables

The successful candidate will work daily in a classified setting, and must demonstrate a strong commitment towards security, safety and compliance

The position will involve travel to National Security Enterprise locations with varying frequency

R&D Engineer 2s may be called upon to assist in performing causal analysis, and in quality assurance performance audits, assessments and surveillances

R&D Engineer 3s may be called upon to assist and serve a leadership role for performing causal analysis, and in quality assurance performance audits, assessments and surveillances

In addition, R&D Engineer 3s may be called upon to serve as team members and leaders for high-consequence DAQ supported initiatives

Qualification

Quality Assurance SystemsFailure ModeEffects AnalysisEngineering Disciplines KnowledgeStatistical AnalysisCybersecurity ConceptsModel-Based System EngineeringSoftware Quality AssuranceTechnical Report DocumentationCustomer ServiceAnalytical AbilityTeamworkCommunication Skills

Required

Foundation in basic statistics

Working knowledge of QA systems and/or performance-based audits, assessments, and surveillances

Working knowledge in the facilitation and documentation of FMEA

Ability to interpret various physical, mechanical, and electrical documents, blueprints, drawings and schematics; familiarity with ASME Y14.5M standard

Knowledge of and experience in one or more of the following engineering disciplines: aerospace, chemical, computer, cybersecurity, electrical, mechanical, or nuclear engineering

Ability to document technical reports

Demonstrated success in providing customer service and establishing strong customer relations

Ability to foster an environment of teamwork, quality, technical excellence, innovation, and creativity

Ability to develop and present training materials on quality or policy topics

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Proven record of success participating in cross-organizational teams

Working knowledge to recognize technical problems, and apply analysis and testing, if necessary, to generate suitable solutions and effectively document and communicate results

Proven skills and experience in completing moderately complex assignments successfully under pressure

Strong analytical ability and innovative thinking

Demonstrate responsibility for independent actions, decision-making and accountability within their areas of responsibility, managing multiple tasks with moderate supervision

Strong foundation in basic statistics

Assisting & leading in QA system development and maintenance and/or performance-based audits, assessments, and surveillances

Demonstrated ability to recognize technical problems, and apply analysis and testing, if necessary, to generate suitable solutions and effectively document and communicate results

Demonstrated track record to foster an environment of teamwork, quality, technical excellence, innovation, and creativity

Capability to lead the development and presentation of training materials on quality or policy topics

Proven record of success leading cross-organizational teams

Proven skills and experience in completing complex assignments successfully under pressure

Advanced level of analytical ability and innovative thinking

Demonstrated responsibility for independent actions, decision-making and accountability within their areas of responsibility, managing multiple tasks with minimal supervision

Ability to provide direction to less experienced personnel within the team

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