Los Alamos National Laboratory · 18 hours ago
Target Fabrication Engineer (R&D Engineer 1/2)
Los Alamos, NM
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$104K/yr - $172K/yr
2+ years expLos Alamos National Laboratory is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. The Target Fabrication Engineer will lead the engineering, design, fabrication, assembly, and metrology of targets for Inertial Confinement Fusion and High Energy Density Physics programs, coordinating efforts with various professionals and overseeing manufacturing operations.
Security
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Meet with researchers to determine a minimal risk design for producing the needed targets and translate the requirements into assembly and fabrication drawings; interfaceing with individual principal investigators, theoreticians, machinists, chemists, materials scientists and technicians, and other assembly team members within LANL and other DOE facilities
Coordinate and monitor manufacturing, fabrication and assembly operations to build the targets in the three month design cycle
Perform any fabrication processes for which he/she is responsible (training is provided for this responsibility)
Help field the targets at the experimental facilities (these facilities are primarily at LANL, the University of Rochester, Sandia National Laboratory, and Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory). A moderate amount of travel is required, on the order of a few days a month
Manage and coordinate manufacturing operations for multiple projects throughout LANL and at external suppliers to build the targets in the three month design cycle
Contributes to the research, design, testing, analysis, verification, and validation of engineering and technology solutions in support of R&D initiatives
Applies and interprets, on a broad basis, existing discipline-specific engineering and scientific principles, techniques, methods and tools to provide solutions for a wide assortment of complex problems where analysis of situations or data requires evaluation of causal relationships which are difficult to establish
Publication of work performed in peer reviewed journals, presentations, and internal reports
Qualification
Required
Working knowledge of 3D Computer aided design software such as: AutoCAD, Inventor, SolidWorks, Pro/ENGINEER, or Creo
Strong skills and initiative in organization, planning, teamwork, customer interactions, and interpersonal communications
Familiarity with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
Knowledge of fabrication and metrology technologies
Ability to see, handle, and assemble delicate mm size parts
Demonstrated ability to work productively on multiple tasks with some supervision
Ability to obtain a Q clearance, which typically requires US citizenship
2 + years of experience with 3D Computer aided design software
Demonstrated experience working independently in a laboratory setting
2 + years experience managing projects and leading a team
Position requires a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an accredited institution related to the occupation combined with 2 years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and technical experience directly related to the occupation
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
Preferred
Experience with AutoCad Inventor Computer Aided Design software
Experience handling, building and designing assemblies
Experience programming with Labview and/or Matlab software
Experience with ultra-precision fabrication techniques
Experience with characterization tools such as: interferometry, electron microscopy, optical microscopy, Optical Coordinate Measuring Machine (OCMM), Computed Tomography (CT) and other dimensional metrology techniques
Knowledge of LANL's Inertial Confinement Fusion/ High Energy Density Physics program mission
Engineering degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Aerospace Engineering
Possess 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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