Los Alamos National Laboratory · 14 hours ago
Integrated Weapons Experiments (IWE) System Engineer (R&D Engineer 3/4)
Los Alamos, NM
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$125K/yr - $211K/yr
6+ years expLos Alamos National Laboratory is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. They are seeking an Integrated Weapons Experiments (IWE) System Engineer to provide systems engineering leadership for hydrodynamic testing, focusing on improving the execution and data quality of IWE experiments.
Security
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Understand the hydrodynamic process, stakeholder interests and relationships between physics, engineering and experiment execution. Understand how all processes and activities influence the quality of data from hydrodynamic experiments
Implement systems engineering principles, to include a graded approach for experiment rigor, to improve the cadence of IWE execution throughout all phases of the experiment lifecycle
Coordinate with physics, engineering, manufacturing, quality, experimental teams, and Sub-Critical Experiments (SCEs) to develop, manage, and standardize IWE requirements and constraints
Work with existing stakeholders to select, develop, and implement digital tools to streamline system engineering processes enabling improvements and collaboration across the IWE portfolio while ensuring data quality
Collaborate across organizations to define interfaces in process or engineering. Develop process or technical solutions that constrain these interfaces for consistent results
Develop a vision and provide transformative engineering leadership, using systems engineering principles, to streamline IWE execution throughout all phases of the experiment lifecycle
Train, mentor, and support the integrated project teams enabling successful implementation of system engineering principles throughout all phases of the experiment lifecycle
Qualification
Required
Demonstrated experience performing systems engineering on experiments or large systems, where the technical and process aspects are both complex
Experience interacting effectively with all levels of personnel; building trust, gaining consensus, and resolving conflicts
Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills
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
Position requires a 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
Extensive experience developing, implementing, and leading systems engineering for complex experiments or large systems
Successfully demonstrated experience developing and mentoring staff
At this level a Ph.D. may be preferred
At this level a Ph.D. may be preferred
Advanced knowledge of laboratory policies, and processes for weapons engineering and R&D work
Demonstrated experience in design, fabrication, and assembly of hydros and/or focused experiments
INCOSE Associate Systems Engineering Professional certification or equivalent
Familiarity with LANL firing sites, their diagnostics capabilities, and site limitations
Experience using digital Model Based System Engineering (MBSE) tools, Requirements Management Software (RMS), or equivalent for systems engineering development and management such as Cameo or Doors
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
Recent News
Research & Development World
2026-02-05
2026-01-21
2026-01-13
Company data provided by crunchbase