R&D Engineer

Position: R&D Engineer 1
** What You Will Do*
* Los Alamos National Laboratory is looking for an exceptional R&D Engineer to join our Power Supply & Production organization (PSP-6).Los Alamos National Laboratory is a multidisciplinary research institution with the brightest minds in the world and unparalleled technology and equipment.

** R&D Engineer 1  ($96,600 - $158,000)*
* ** As an R&D Engineer 1 you will:*
* + Support the Weapons Production Directorate by ensuring quality assurance results, materials, processes and final products meet design specifications and are completed according to established requirements.

+ Apply statistical process control methods to identify correct measurement methods, tools, and/or systems; identify data-collection points; and analyze data in order to identify failure modes, track trends, focus on improvement actions, rate performance and measure effectiveness.

+ Define, identify and apply product and process control methods such as developing control plans, identifying critical control points, developing and validating work instructions.

Shiftwork

** What You Need*
* ** Engineering:
** Demonstrated knowledge of and experience in engineering disciplines such as mechanical, electrical, nuclear, chemical, or industrial.

** Inspection Design:
** Ability to interpret various physical, mechanical, and electrical documents, blueprints, drawings and schematics; familiarity with ASME Y14.5M standard.

** Manufacturing:
** Experience working in the manufacturing sector.

** Technical knowledge:
** Thorough knowledge to conceptualize and communicate major elements of development and production to both technical and non-technical personnel,

Project Support:
Adept at supporting several concurrent projects in a challenging safety and/or security setting.

** Education/Experience R&D Engineer 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.

** DOE O. 426.2:
** Requires a Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering or related science, 2 years job related experience, and 1 year of nuclear experience.

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* Required:

** Must be able to acquire and maintain all required certifications and training related to work within Plutonium Facility such as Q Clearance, Human Reliability Program (HRP) certification, Glove box operator, Fissile Material Handler, etc.

** Desired Qualifications*
* + Knowledge of 10 CFR 830 with experience in nuclear processing and/or high hazard facility operating requirements, safety/authorization basis and/or Conduct of Operations planning and execution.

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Experience with startup activities associated with bringing new processes online.

+ Experience communicating with management on project and equipment status.

+ Knowledge and/ or experience working with Nuclear Material

+ Experience working with classified material and parts

+ Active DOE "Q" clearance (or similar)

+ HRP

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* Work Schedule:

** This position may require 24/7 coverage, which could involve working a shift/weekend schedule.  Employees may be eligible for the shift differential pay when assigned by their manager.  Shift/weekend assignments are at the discretion of the manager.

** Note to Applicants:*
* + Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People's Republic of China, 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.

+ For full consideration, please submit a comprehensive resume or CV reflective of your relevant experience to the job requirements and desired skills stated above.

+ Evaluation of applications will commence immediately.

+ While the posted salary range for this position is broad, it is highly unusual for selected applicants to be hired at…