Undergraduate Student

Overview

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This position is part of the Product Realization and Reliability Office (PRRO), a multidisciplinary group of engineers and scientists that support plutonium programs across the Pit Technologies (PT) Division. PRRO is seeking candidates for a part-time (16 - 20 hours per week) undergraduate student position to contribute to the organization s mission of continuously improving the safety, quality, productivity, and agility of PT Division s manufacturing operations as part of the Applied Engineering Analysis team.

• Apply engineering principles, practices, and tools to continuously improve manufacturing processes.
• Contribute to the successful completion of technical projects by assisting in the design, analysis, verification, validation, and implementation of practical engineering solutions.
• Assist in writing technical documents and presenting technical work at internal and external meetings, seminars, and conferences.
• Prioritize safety and security in executing all work tasks.

• Minimum
  
  Job Requirements:
  
  
• Currently enrolled in an accredited undergraduate degree program in Mechanical Engineering (or related) discipline.
• Must be enrolled in at least 12 semester credit hours (or full-time equivalent).
• Must currently have and maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent).
• Intermediate knowledge of engineering principles, practices, and tools as demonstrated by experience in research, design, analysis, verification, and validation activities.
• Intermediate analytical thinking skills, including demonstrated experience in the analysis, manipulation, and interpretation of data.
• Commitment to delivering high-quality results in a timely manner.

• Desired
  
  Qualifications:
  
  
• Proficiency in computer programming, preferably in C/C++, Python, or MATLAB.
• Application of advanced mathematical methods to develop models for engineering applications.
• Familiarity with finite element analysis (FEA) and FEA software packages.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate (verbal and written) well in a professional scientific context; commitment to achieving results in a complex social and organizational setting.

This is a hybrid position with at least 8 hours per week required on-site and located in Los Alamos, NM, with the rest of the time either remote or on-site.

Note:

Due to federal restrictions, certain nationalities may be prohibited from accessing facilities that support national security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities. This position does not require a security clearance. Selected candidates will be subject to drug testing and other pre-employment background checks. The Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodations upon request for applicants with disabilities.