Los Alamos National Laboratory · 2 days ago
ASD Senior Engineer (R&D Engineer 3 or 4)
Los Alamos, NM
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$150K/yr - $261K/yr
6+ years expLos Alamos National Laboratory is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. They are seeking a Senior Engineer to serve as either the Accelerator Coordinator or Lead Design Engineer for the Advanced Sources and Detector Project, focusing on the design, procurement, fabrication, and commissioning of a linear induction electron accelerator.
Security
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Coordinates the fabrication, assembly and testing of the Scorpius accelerator subsystem, including managing any required design changes
Ensures that the Scorpius accelerator subsystem is procured, fabricated, and documented following appropriate quality assurance and 413.3B project requirements
Works with the Cost Account Manager to meet cost and schedule objectives and Identify ways to improve project performance
Looks for opportunities to enhance the system through value engineering during production and testing
Support accelerator installation and integration at the Integrated Test Stand and U1a as appropriate
Support the ASD project as responsible engineer in accordance with the ASD Design Engineering Procedure which defines expectations for design calculations, testing, design reviews, RAMI, value engineering, manufacturability, safety, etc
Serve as a responsible engineer to prepare design products to meet form, fit, and function requirements and well as applicable design standards defined in the ASD Design Criteria Document
Perform structural, thermal, and other engineering analysis and reports to support the design
Prepare inspection, assembly, and test procedures to support procurements and commissioning activities
Provide engineer support to execute the final design definition, procurement, fabrication, assembly, installation, commissioning, and transition to operations
Interface with procurement staff, QA, and vendors to ensure LANL designs are delivered in accordance with requirements and drawings
Collaborate with technical staff and Quality Assurance to resolve Supplier Non-Conformances
Provide technical support for vendor visits and product inspections
Provide technical support for component installation at the Integrated Test Stand and U1a complex at NNSS
Support the ASD project as a senior engineer in accordance with the ASD Design Engineering Procedure which defines expectations for design calculations, testing, design reviews, RAMI, value engineering, manufacturability, safety, etc
Serve as a senior engineer to provide day-to-day guidance for the engineering team
Mentor junior R&D Engineers
Qualification
Required
Experience with the engineering of accelerator systems, in particular, experience with accelerator vacuum systems, thermal management systems, control systems, machine alignment, testing, maintenance, and operations
Experience generating documentation pertaining to design, procurement, testing, and QA/QC
Experience with precision machine design and fabrication, GD&T and national code standards, structural design and analysis, and thermal analysis
Proficient in Creo and PDMLink
Experience working in a fast-paced project environment to meet all technical needs and project deliverables
Familiar with adherence to project processes for design, configuration control, procurement, and nonconformance reports
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively verbally and through written documentation with coworkers, vendors, customers, and management
Proven record of working effectively as a team member
Recognized ability to lead projects involving diverse team members
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
Extensive expertise in engineering of accelerator systems, such as vacuum systems, thermal management systems, control systems, machine alignment, testing, maintenance, and operations
Significant experience leading a team and experience collaborating productively with other teams of technical experts to overcome engineering challenges
Master's Degree in Engineering from an accredited institution and 12 years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation
Preferred
Knowledge of and experience designing and/or operating technology systems associated with linear induction accelerators
Working experience at one or more of the NNSA design labs
An active Q clearance
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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