Systems Engineer ; R&D Engineer

Position: Systems Engineer 2 (R&D Engineer 2)

What You Will Do

The Product Realization and Reliability Office (PRRO) in Nuclear Production Operations consists of a multidisciplinary group of engineers and scientists that support plutonium programs (i.e., pit production, surveillance, research & development, and subcritical experiments) across the entire Nuclear Production Operations organization.

The PRRO is seeking experienced Systems Engineers to provide comprehensive engineering analysis support for all plutonium production activities. In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Detailed modeling and optimization of critical production processes including metal refining, melting, casting, heat treatment, forming, machining, and welding.
• Comprehensive analytical support for the design and development of production tooling, fixtures, and specialized process equipment.
• Tackling a wide range of complex problems, from simple hand calculations to highly sophisticated system-of-systems analyses.
• Completing and documenting all work within cost and schedule constraints.
• Presenting your findings for peer review and providing feedback on other engineer's work.
• Providing detailed analyses that will cover a wide range of difficult problems requiring solutions that are imaginative, thorough, practicable, and consistent with organizational objectives.

We value diverse skills and experience, so don't hold back. Your specific qualification could add tremendous value to our team. Our production partners come from all different backgrounds, and so do our employees. If you're passionate about what you could accomplish here, we'd love to hear from you.

What You Need Minimum

Job Requirements

• Proficiency in applying fundamental techniques and engineering best practices
• Demonstrated experience in complex modeling and simulation (SysML, Sym Py, etc.)
• Ability to conduct, validate and interpret results of failure mode and effects analyses, fault tree analyses, etc.
• Demonstrated ability to document technical results in a formal method/format
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Strong presentation skills
• Ability to obtain a Q clearance, which requires US citizenship

Desired Qualifications

• A Master's or PhD Degree in engineering from an ABET accredited institution
• Familiarity with Models Based Systems Engineering, SysML language is preferred.
• Proficient understanding of the systems engineering fundamentals
• Demonstrated experience in applying operations research techniques to describe and refine complex operations
• Understanding of validation and verification methods
• Proficiency utilizing Python, Mat Lab. Etc.

Work Location

The work location for this position is fully onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management.

Position Commitment

Regular appointment employees are required to serve a period of continuous service in their current position in order to be eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the time required, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. The position commitment for this position is 1 year.

Note

to Applicants

For full consideration submit a comprehensive resume and include a detailed cover letter explaining how you meet each of the minimum requirements and any of the desired qualifications.

Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People's Republic of China - including the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau - as well as citizens of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of North Korea, and the Russian Federation, who are not Lawful Permanent Residents (green card holders) are prohibited from accessing facilities that support the mission, functions, and operations of national security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities, which includes Los Alamos National Laboratory.

Where You Will Work

Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Our generous benefits package includes:

• PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network
• Dental and vision insurance
• Free basic life and disability insurance
• Paid maternity and parental leave
• Award-winning 401(k) 6% matching plus 3.5% annually
• Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
• Flexible schedules and time off PTO
• Onsite gyms and wellness programs
• Extensive relocation packages outside a 50 mile radius

Clearance

Q Clearance. (Position will be cleared to this level). Selected applicants will be subject to a background investigation conducted by or on behalf of the Federal Government, and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified matter. This position requires a Q clearance and obtaining such clearance requires US Citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances.

HRP

This position is subject to the…