R&D Engineer

Position: R&D Engineer 1/2
** What You Will Do*
* ** This position is open for external candidates only to apply.*
* This position will be filled at either the R&D Engineer 1 or 2 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.

Located in northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is primarily responsible for monitoring the safety and reliability of the U.S. nuclear stockpile and conducting advanced research in numerous areas related to national security. Additionally, it is a center for research in a wide range of scientific disciplines, including space exploration, geophysics, renewable energy, supercomputing, medicine, and nanotechnology.

The SPM-SI organization at Los Alamos National Laboratory supports manufacturing innovation, production readiness, and mission-critical manufacturing capabilities. The selected candidate will join a multidisciplinary team focused on advancing manufacturing processes, improving producibility, and ensuring readiness to meet programmatic needs. This role will work closely with engineering, production, and quality organizations to transition concepts into manufacturable solutions.

The successful candidate will apply fundamental engineering and manufacturing principles to evaluate, develop, and improve manufacturing processes across a variety of materials and production environments. Additionally, this role will contribute to building organizational capability through training development and technical knowledge sharing.

** R&D Engineer 1 ($96,600 - $158,000)*
* ** R&D Engineer 2 $ 106,400 - $176,000*
* ** What You Need*
* ** Minimum

Job Requirements:

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* ** Technical Expertise*
* + Working knowledge of engineering fundamentals and their      application within a manufacturing or production environment.

+ Familiarity with a range of manufacturing processes or      systems (e.g., machining, fabrication, assembly, additive manufacturing,      or related areas).

+ Ability to apply engineering principles to analyze problems,      identify solutions, and support process improvements.

+ Familiarity with interpreting engineering drawings and      technical requirements, including basic understanding of Geometric      Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).

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Experience with engineering tools such as CAD software (e.g.,      Creo, Solid Works, NX, CATIA, Inventor) or similar design/analysis      platforms.

** Manufacturing & Process Support*
* + Understanding of design for manufacturability, production, or      process development concepts.

+ Ability to support the development, evaluation, or      improvement of manufacturing processes, systems, or workflows.

+ Exposure to manufacturing operations, inspection methods, or      production environments is desirable.

+ Ability to assist in evaluating new tools, technologies,      equipment, or processes to enhance manufacturing capability.

** Training & Capability Development*
* + Ability to support the development, coordination, or delivery      of technical training related to manufacturing, engineering processes, or      workforce development.

+ Ability to collaborate with subject matter experts (SMEs),      vendors, and internal stakeholders to identify and address capability      gaps.

** Problem Solving & Execution*
* + Ability to support troubleshooting and resolution of      manufacturing or engineering challenges.

+ Demonstrated ability to manage assigned tasks, prioritize      work, and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.

** Communication and Teamwork*
* + Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the      ability to convey technical information to a range of audiences.

+ Ability to work effectively in a team environment across      engineering, production, and quality organizations.

+ Demonstrated reliability, accountability, and commitment to      organizational goals.

** Education/Experience at Level 1** :
Position requires a bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited institution related to the occupation combined with 2 years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and technical experience directly related to the occupation.

** Candidates that meet the degree requirement, but who do not meet the two-year experience requirement, are encouraged to apply and may be considered for hire through an allowable variance.*
* ** In addition to the requirements outlined at Level 1:*
* + Demonstrated experience in manufacturing process development,      implementation, and optimization.

+ Strong working knowledge of GD&T and its application to      manufacturing and inspection.

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Experience with metrology systems and/or

CMM programming, operation, or oversight.

+ Demonstrated experience evaluating, selecting, and      implementing new manufacturing technologies, equipment, and process      capabilities.

+ Experience developing and/or delivering technical training      programs in manufacturing-related disciplines…