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'll 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.

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.

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, 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.

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.

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.

• 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.

• PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network
• Dental and vision insurance
• Free basic life and disability insurance
• Paid maternity and parental leave
• Award‑winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)
• Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
• Flexible schedules and time off (PTO)
• Onsite gyms and wellness programs
• Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50‑mile radius)

Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation or preference, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal laws and regulations.

The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request.