Quality Product Verifier; R&D Engineer

What You Will Do

Join the Weapons Production Directorate at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) as a Quality Product Verifier—a critical role with a clear path for development and advancement. If you're an engineer with a background in quality, manufacturing, or compliance—and a passion for precision—this is your opportunity to step into a role that directly supports national security. You will receive structured training and mentorship in unique nuclear product acceptance protocols and DOE/NNSA requirements, gaining qualifications that are highly respected across the national security complex.

• Independently review and evaluate final products, ensuring they meet design, performance, and quality requirements
• Compare production records and quality evidence against technical specifications, drawings, and regulatory criteria
• Formally certify products on behalf of LANL and present them to customers at the DOE/NNSA
• Serve as a liaison between LANL and its customers during product inspections and acceptance reviews
• Participate in delegated inspection and stamping activities (training and certification provided)
• Contribute to documentation, procedure development, and quality system improvement
• Begin by supporting experienced verifiers and grow into a certifying authority with broad responsibility and visibility

$96,600 - $158,000

You will contribute to engineering R&D activities and operations in support of quality engineering and product acceptance. This includes data review/interpretation and physical inspections of manufactured components and products. Serve as an in-person or live instructor administering assurance training, responsible for creating content, updates, and/or revisions for Achieving Successful Product Acceptance (ASPA) training curriculum.

$106,400 - $176,000

In addition to the above duties, you will draft and maintain Quality Assurance Inspection Procedures for use in delegated verification inspections and product stamping activities.

• Technical:
  Experience in applying engineering, scientific, and mathematical principles to the design, development, manufacturing, inspection, and/or testing of products. Advanced ability to understand, interpret, and communicate drawings and specifications.
• Quality:
  Thorough experience in comparing quality control results against technical specifications.
• Communication:
  Demonstrated excellence in interpersonal and communication skills as evidenced by successful interaction with various levels of staff, management, stakeholders, and/or customers.

In addition to the above minimum requirements, the R&D Engineer 2 will:

• Procedure Writing:
  Serve as an SME and/or procedure owner, responsible for creation, updates, and/or revisions for procedures applicable to the team/organization.
• Product Acceptance:
  Knowledge of and experience with the NNSA product acceptance process, methods, and requirements, as well as stamping and marking processes.

Position requires a Bachelors degree in Engineering from an accredited institution related to the occupation, combined with 2 years of related experience.

Position requires a Bachelors 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.

• Knowledge of geometric dimensioning & tolerancing (GD&T)
• Familiarity with ISO 9001, AS9100, or similar standards
• Experience in nuclear, aerospace, or defense manufacturing
• Exposure to regulatory or customer-driven quality compliance
• DOE "Q" clearance (active or previously held)

This position is onsite in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management.

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 required time, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with documented approval from their Division Leader. The position…