R&D Engineer

Position: R&D Engineer 1
** 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 candidates for an R&D Engineer 1 position to provide engineering analysis support for all plutonium production activities.  In this role, you will be responsible for:

+ Detailed modeling of all production processes including metal refining, melting, casting, heat trating, forming, machining, and welding.

+ Applying engineering principles, practices, and tools to continuously improve manufacturing processes.

+ Contributing to the successful completion of technical projects by assisting in the analysis, validation, implementation, and verification of practical engineering solutions.

+ Assisting in the development of novel problem-solving methods to solve engineering problems with significant national security implications.

+ Assisting in the writing of technical documents and presenting technical work at internal and external meetings, seminars, and conferences.

Individuals working in this position will work in one or more of the following technical areas:
Systems Engineering, Reliability Engineering, Digital Engineering, or Industrial Engineering.

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:

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* + Intermediate knowledge of engineering principles, practices, and tools as demonstrated by experience in research, analysis, validation, and verification activities

+ Intermediate analytical thinking skills, including demonstrated experience in the analysis, manipulation, and interpretation of data.

+ Beginner to intermediate knowledge of systems engineering fundamentals, including demonstrated experience in developing and managing engineering requirements.

+ Demonstrated experience in engineering analysis, particularly in the application of numerical methods to solve engineering problems.

+ 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

** Education/

Experience:

** Position requires a bachelor's degree in Engineering  from an accredited institution and 2 years of related experience. Candidates that meet the degree requirement, but do not meet the 2-year minimum experience requirement are encouraged to apply and may be considered for hire through an exception process.

** Desired

Qualifications:

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* + Demonstrated experience in designing and executing experiments to evaluate the performance of equipment and the quality of manufacturing processes.

+ Familiarity with Models Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), SysML language is preferred

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Demonstrated proficiency in computer programming, preferably in broadly used, general purpose programming languages (e.g., Python, C/C++, or MATLAB).

+ Demonstrated experience in standardizing data collection practices, leveraging data to drive operational change, and developing digital models to accelerate the development of complex systems.

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* 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:
** 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…