Model Systems Engineering and Artificial Intelligence Post-Doc

What You Will Do

Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in science and engineering on behalf of national security. You will work with the Engineering Division and the Modern Manufacturing Methodologies Group, a world‑leading team in modern manufacturing techniques, risk analysis/management, and systems engineering. In this position, you will be a part of a cross‑disciplinary collaboration working on a groundbreaking R&D project to create solutions to complex problems.

You will enhance current capabilities for artificial intelligence (AI) analysis through the validation of model‑based systems engineering (MBSE) models.

We are looking for enthusiastic engineers/scientists with mathematical, statistical, and systems engineering skills. LANL team members will support and enrich your research and professional goals through their outstanding breadth and depth of expertise in their respective fields. Our vibrant team of researchers is well versed in many research spectrums, and we welcome people who are excited to work in a team environment to help solve pressing problems with advanced manufacturing technologies.

A self‑motivated, creative postdoc will find this environment conducive to intellectual and professional growth.

• An understanding of CAD modeling to support the creation of visual language models (VLMs) that will make corrective suggestions to designers
• Demonstrated skills in a software/programming language either in support AI or MBSE tools
• The ability to work and communicate effectively in a diverse team environment
• Self‑motivated and independent researcher who has demonstrated experience as part of an interdisciplinary team
• Ability to obtain a Q clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship

Doctoral Degree in Industrial Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, or a related STEM field of engineering, math, or physics.

• A record of achievement through reports, publications, intellectual property, and/or technical products
• Publications in refereed journals and a history of successful research in collaborative team environments
• Experience developing AI applications
• Familiarity with big datasets and working knowledge of model‑based systems engineering tools

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

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, and citizens of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, and the Russian Federation, who are not lawful permanent residents 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.

Clearance to Q level will be required. 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 Q clearance, and obtaining such clearance requires U.S. citizenship except in very limited circumstances.

Candidates will need to pass a new‑employment drug test and comply with the Laboratory’s substance abuse policy, which includes random drug testing. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre‑offer.

• PPO or high deductible medical insurance with a nationwide network
• Dental and vision insurance
• Basic life and disability insurance
• Paid childbirth and parental leave
• 401(k) with 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 for those beyond a 50 mile radius

Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to protected categories such as race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations upon request. To request such an accommodation, please send an email to applyhelp or call .