W93 Data Acquisition Product Realization Team Lead; R&D Engineer

Overview

What You Will Do This position will be filled at either the R&D Engineer 2 or R&D Engineer 3 level, depending on the skills of the selected candidate. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if the candidate is hired at the higher level.

The W93 Systems Development and Realization Group (Q-20) is seeking a Research and Development Engineer 2/3 to lead a team responsible for developing a Data Acquisition (DAQ) system, an essential component of the Joint Test Assembly (JTA) used for flight testing the W93/Mk7. As a Product Realization Team (PRT) Lead, you will work with other PRTs and the W93 Systems Engineering Director to coordinate the efforts of the LANL team designing and developing the electronics, firmware, layout, and packaging of the JTA5 LANL DAQ (JLD).

You will collaborate with colleagues at Production Agencies and fellow Design Agencies across the Nuclear Security Enterprise, particularly Sandia National Laboratories (SNL) and Kansas City National Security Campus (KCNSC). You will ensure the success of the team responsible for planning, managing requirements and interfaces, executing, testing, reporting status, and ultimately delivering a producible, Mark Quality design and product.

This is an opportunity to be part of the first new weapon system program in over 30 years. Q-20, W93/Mk7 Systems Development and Realization Group, defines, develops, and fields the warhead system for the newest Navy sub-launched ballistic missile weapon program. We support the DoD/Navy SSP and DoE/NNSA customers in defining the mission need and corresponding technical and programmatic requirements. The W93 collaborates closely with SNL and Lockheed Martin Space design agencies, developing the re-entry system, ensuring safe, secure, and reliable warhead performance and a relevant nuclear deterrent.

Q-20 also incorporates the production agency teams (KCNSC, Pantex, SRS, Y-12, LANL, and SNL) tightly into the design, qualification, and realization processes.

R&D Engineer 2 $ 104,100-$172,200

At the R&D Engineer 2 level, you will lead the planning, execution, and status reporting for product realization of the JTA5 LANL DAQ. You will interface regularly with internal LANL organizations to accomplish these activities and be involved in external collaborations.

R&D Engineer 3 $ 125,200-$211,300

In addition to the R&D Engineer 2 activities, an R&D Engineer 3 will interface with external partners on a regular basis and be expected to lead the JTA5 LANL DAQ PRT with less assistance and oversight by related PRTs. Additionally, an R&D Engineer 3 will provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior staff supporting these efforts.

Minimum Job Requirements

R&D Engineer 2

Engineering Knowledge: Demonstrated knowledge of engineering concepts, principles, practices, and procedures, as demonstrated by experience researching, designing, testing, analyzing, verifying, and validating engineering solutions.

Engineering Design: Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the design basis qualification process to include designing, planning, and executing tests or analyses for a system, subsystem or component with data needs from multiple stakeholders.

Project Management: Demonstrated use of project management principles and tools to deliver products on schedule, while engaging multiple projects with differing priorities.

R&D Engineer 3

In addition to the requirements outlined above, qualification at the higher level requires:

Leadership: Demonstrated ability to work, influence, and lead in an R&D team environment consisting of diverse and multi-talented scientists, engineers, technicians, and operations personnel, including demonstrated ability to successfully mentor early career staff.

Collaboration: Demonstrated record of developing and leading successful cross-organizational teams to solve complex problems.

Engineering Design: Thorough knowledge of and demonstrated experience in developing and implementing technical requirements, specifications, plans, reports, and procedures related to product realization.

Networking and Communication: Demonstrated experience in interacting and integrating effectively with external and internal interfaces (to include DoD, NNSA, and other agencies); building trust, gaining consensus, and resolving conflicts while nurturing relationships. Demonstrated experience developing and implementing solutions in a collaborative, team environment. Effective communication with the Program Level PRT Lead, Systems Engineers, Program Office, Electrical Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, Project Controls, and Test Technicians on development progress and issues.

Program Management: Excellent project management skills, as demonstrated by experience overseeing and completing highly complex/high-profile projects on schedule and within allocated budget.

Education/Experience at lower level: Position requires a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an accredited institution and 4 years of related…