Los Alamos National Laboratory · 7 hours ago
Instrumentation Assembly Engineer (R&D Engineer 3)
Los Alamos, NM
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
6+ years expLos Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. They are seeking a Research and Development Engineer to support the weapons mission, focusing on testing and experimental processes related to instrumentation. The role involves collaboration with various teams to achieve programmatic objectives through effective testing and data acquisition.
Security
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Support the achievement of programmatic objectives through the testing and experimental process
Sensor suite planning with the customer
Review drawings/documents for requirements and specifications
Instrumentation design review with V-5 Assembly Team
Oversee installation of instrumentation during assembly
Data acquisition
Preparation of close-out test documentation
Qualification
Required
Demonstrated experience advising and guiding experimental work including mentoring junior staff, students and technicians
Demonstrated thorough experience and knowledge of test engineering including assembly, test design, planning, preparation, execution, data reduction and analysis, customer interfacing, and documenting of experimental work
Ability to work on multiple projects concurrently and with changing priorities while delivering multiple products on schedule
Ability to accomplish technical tasks while working independently and as part of a team with other engineers, scientists, and technicians
Demonstrated interpersonal, oral and written communication skills and experience interacting with all levels of personnel and customers
Familiarity with instrumentation use/installation for test execution
Demonstrated knowledge of GD&T
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
Demonstrated experience in nuclear weapons testing and qualification
Knowledge of LANL weapon systems
Experience in customer interfacing with contractors, NNSA, DOE or DOD
Experience in project management or leadership
Demonstrated knowledge PDMlink for document configuration and management
Demonstrated knowledge of hazard analysis for assembly and disassembly operations
HE (High Explosives) Handler
Crane Operator
Derivative Classifier
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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