R&D Engineer

Position: R&D Engineer 2/3
** What You Will Do*
* Put your engineering talents to good use by joining our world-class R&D team! 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 2  ($106,400 - $176,000)*
* ** As an R&D Engineer 2 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.

** R&D Engineer 3 ($128,000 - $215,900)*
* ** In addition to the duties outlined above, the R&D Engineer 3 will:*
* + Define/identify technical and performance specifications.

+ Develop new technical capabilities and creates opportunities to extend R&D engineering through the expansion of existing efforts.

+ Lead the development of technical products such as journal papers, reports, presentations, and concept papers,

+ Influence organizational, project, and program strategies and directions.

+ Lead technical decision-making at task level within a project. Makes decisions and/or recommendations that influence the achievement of key programmatic objectives.

+ Use project assignments to further organizational goals. Develops and implements project management plans, including scope, schedule, and budget, for small to moderate projects and/or major project tasks. Defines deliverables at the project or major task level.

Shiftwork

** What You Need*
* ** Minimum Requirements*
* ** 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.

** In addition to having advanced knowledge of the R&D Engineer 2 requirements, the R&D Engineer 3 must have the following:*
* ** 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 2:
** Position requires a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an accredited institution and 4 years of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

** Education/Experience R&D Engineer 3:
** Position requires a Master's Degree in Engineering from an accredited institution and 6 years of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.  At this level a Ph.D. may be preferred.

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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.

** DOE Order 426.2A:
** Requires a Bachelor of Science degree in science or engineering or related science, 2 years of job-related experience and 1 year of nuclear experience.

** Desired

Qualifications:

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* + 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 in the PF-4 facility. 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:*
* + For full consideration, please submit a comprehensive resume reflective of your relevant experience to the job requirements and desired skills stated above.

+ While the posted salary range for this position is broad, it is highly unusual for…