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Los Alamos National Laboratory · 13 hours ago

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 looking for an exceptional R&D Engineer to join their Power Supply & Production organization. The role involves supporting the Weapons Production Directorate by ensuring quality assurance results and applying statistical process control methods, while also leading technical decision-making and project management for R&D engineering efforts.

Security

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Support the Weapons Production Directorate by ensuring quality assurance results, materials, processes and final products meet design specifications and are completed according to established requirements

Apply statistical process control methods to identify correct measurement methods, tools, and/or systems; identify data-collection points; and analyze data in order to identify failure modes, track trends, focus on improvement actions, rate performance and measure effectiveness

Define, identify and apply product and process control methods such as developing control plans, identifying critical control points, developing and validating work instructions

Define/identify technical and performance specifications

Develop new technical capabilities and creates opportunities to extend R&D engineering through the expansion of existing efforts

Lead the development of technical products such as journal papers, reports, presentations, and concept papers

Influence organizational, project, and program strategies and directions

Lead technical decision-making at task level within a project. Makes decisions and/or recommendations that influence the achievement of key programmatic objectives

Use project assignments to further organizational goals. Develops and implements project management plans, including scope, schedule, and budget, for small to moderate projects and/or major project tasks. Defines deliverables at the project or major task level

Qualification

Mechanical EngineeringElectrical EngineeringNuclear EngineeringStatistical Process ControlASME Y14.5MManufacturing ExperienceProject ManagementTechnical WritingCommunication SkillsTeam CollaborationProblem Solving

Required

Demonstrated knowledge of and experience in engineering disciplines such as mechanical, electrical, nuclear, chemical, or industrial

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

Experience working in the manufacturing sector

Must be able to acquire and maintain all required certifications and training related to work within Plutonium Facility such as Q Clearance, Human Reliability Program (HRP) certification, Glove box operator, Fissile Material Handler, etc

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

Knowledge of 10 CFR 830 with experience in nuclear processing and/or high hazard facility operating requirements, safety/authorization basis and/or Conduct of Operations planning and execution

Experience with startup activities associated with bringing new processes online in the PF-4 facility. Experience communicating with management on project and equipment status

Knowledge and/or experience working with Nuclear Material

Experience working with classified material and parts

Active DOE 'Q' clearance (or similar)

HRP