Los Alamos National Laboratory · 2 days ago
W78 Systems Engineer (R&D Engineer 2/3)
Los Alamos, NM
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$104K/yr - $172K/yr
4+ years expLos Alamos National Laboratory is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. They are seeking a W78 Systems Engineer to provide technical leadership and expertise to ensure the safety, reliability, and security of the Nation's nuclear stockpile throughout the weapon life cycle. The role involves collaborating with various national laboratories and agencies to solve complex technical issues and support R&D initiatives.
Security
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Contributing to the research, design, testing, analysis, verification, and validation of engineering and technology solutions in support of R&D initiatives
Applying and interpreting existing discipline-specific engineering and scientific principles, techniques, methods and tools to provide solutions for a wide assortment of complex problems
Participating in and contributing to the completion of milestones on projects as assigned
Work in a team environment to address and solve problems within a system, sub-system, component or material
Assure safety and security compliance, maintain required safety and security training, and make safety and security an integral part of every task, including taking the necessary steps to stop work if continuing the job is unsafe or compromises security
Contributing or being an engineering lead in any of the following areas: stockpile finding notifications (SFNs) and investigations (SFIs), and military unsatisfactory reports (URs), and overseeing of disassembly operations
Leading an extensive and diverse set of activities across multiple engineering disciplines
Designing, planning, and executing research on technical projects
Develop mentoring skills and mentoring junior staff and peers in technical field
Provide technical input to support program management deliverables in support of the W78 system, e.g., Level 2 milestones, monthly reports, work package development, and allocations
Qualification
Required
Demonstrated experience with one or more of the following areas: engineering design, development, qualification, assembly/production, or testing
Basic knowledge of systems engineering principles (e.g., system architecture, requirements management, and the verification and validation process)
Experience with engineering authorization and document management systems
Technical project leadership experience including the development of and clearly defining deliverables and milestones
Excellent organizational skills and the ability to meet schedule and deliverables for multiple concurrent projects with a range of priorities
Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication using MS Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with multi-faceted personnel including internal and external customers, as well as experience with conflict resolution
Demonstrated ability to work with nominal supervision, as well as part of a team in a multi-disciplinary environment, and to interact effectively with a variety of organizations
Demonstration of strong problem-solving processes
Demonstrated ability to meet schedule and deliverables for technical projects
Developing system- through component-level requirements and assuring adherence to requirements
Demonstrated leadership and management of projects
Knowledge of systems engineering and requirements management principles and processes
Advanced knowledge and experience with product design engineering phases to include Development Engineering (Conceptual and Baseline Design) and/or Production Engineering
Prior experience with the W78 or other weapon systems detailed design and testing which may include any of the following: ground testing, flight testing, hydrodynamic testing, or materials testing; weapon assembly techniques and/or component fabrication; weapon system mechanical and electrical interfaces
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 for R&D Engineer 2
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 for R&D Engineer 3. At this level a Ph.D. may be preferred
Preferred
Experience with nuclear weapon design
Experience with assembly practices and design for manufacturing
Experience with, modeling, or analysis tools (e.g., Python, MATLAB, Abaqus, Ansys)
Experience with nuclear weapon qualification and certification activities
Knowledge of LANL policies and procedures
Knowledge of the broader nuclear security enterprise (NSE) mission & capabilities and demonstrated experience interacting with customers
Ability to read and interpret engineering design drawings and effectively apply fundamental problem analysis
Knowledge of model-based systems engineering (MBSE)
Seasoned experience interacting with and presenting to senior-level management and customers
An advanced degree in mechanical, electrical, materials engineering
Derivative classifier
Active Q clearance, or the ability to obtain 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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