Los Alamos National Laboratory · 1 week ago
Metal Forming R&D Engineer 3
Los Alamos, NM
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
6+ years expLos Alamos National Laboratory is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. The Thermomechanical Processing Sciences Team is seeking an engineer to lead metals forming and heat-treating projects, focusing on developing innovative manufacturing solutions and mentoring junior staff.
Security
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead research projects with little to no supervision and report results to stakeholders both internal and external to the Laboratory
Develops and/or contributes ideas for new proposals and business development opportunities. Leads development of technical section of small to moderate proposals. Acquires internal/external funding for self
Develops new technical capabilities and creates opportunities to extend R&D engineering through the expansion of existing capabilities within the Team
Actively participates in professional societies, National Nuclear Security Administration/Department of Energy Complex interactions, special assignments, and/or external collaborations. Participates in external working groups and/or assists in organizing meetings and colloquia
Substantially mentor junior staff, postdoctoral associates, or students on research or manufacturing projects
Hands-on work in an R&D manufacturing environment including work in radiological controlled areas or with hazardous materials
Qualification
Required
Demonstrated experience leading teams to realize research goals with broad technical impact. Proven ability to reach milestones and produce deliverables
Experience securing funding for yourself and technical project teams in a competitive funding environment. This can include research opportunities internal to an organization
Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills, especially contributing to technical reports and archival publications. Demonstrated ability to interact with internal and external customers and management
Hands on experience with deep drawing, forging, rolling, wire drawing & swaging, and/or heat treating of metals and alloys and/or other fabrication techniques, or significant experience in metallurgical research
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. At this level a Ph.D. may be preferred
Preferred
Demonstrated project experience in security or energy related research where compliance and information protection are required
Experience with Finite Element Analysis (FEA) of manufacturing systems or modeling of metallurgical phenomena
Ability to obtain a DOE 'Q' security clearance, which usually requires US citizenship
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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