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Engineering Technologist
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Los Alamos, Los Alamos County, New Mexico, 87544, USA
Listed on 2026-06-27
Listing for:
Los Alamos National Laboratory
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-27
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Engineering Design & Technologists, Mechanical Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Quality Engineering
Job Description & How to Apply Below
** What You Will Do*
* ** This position will be filled at either the Engineering Technologist 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 the nation's premier plutonium center of excellence. At LANL, we lead in ensuring the safety and reliability of the U.S. nuclear stockpile while advancing research across a spectrum of scientific disciplines, including national security, space exploration, geophysics, renewable energy, supercomputing, medicine, and nanotechnology. Our advanced nuclear facility emphasizes precision machining and adherence to standards in a high-tech manufacturing environment.
The Pit Technologies (PT) Division, part of the Associate Laboratory Directorate for Weapons Production (ALDWP), is instrumental in delivering top-quality plutonium pit-related products and services. This division focuses on maintaining and enhancing the performance of nuclear components while following rigorous compliance and safety protocols. As a member of the PT-8 Machining Group within the PT Division, you will report directly to the Manufacturing Manager 1 (MM1).
** Engineering Technologist 1 ($87,800 - $143,000)*
* ** The successful candidate will perform the job activities listed below, but are not limited to:*
* This candidate will be responsible for extracting technical data from engineering drawings and specifications to ensure procured materials meet design requirements as they pertain to national codes and standards as well as LANL quality requirements. This individual will manage a consolidated bill of materials (CBOM), and interface with procurement and warehousing teams as materials are made available to support construction project objectives.
They will participate in IPT meetings and serve as a primary PT-8 point of contact for project personnel.
+ Uses professional concepts and Laboratory objectives to resolve complex issues in creative and effective ways.
+ Frequently contributes to the development of new methods and approaches.
+ Applies expert knowledge of the principles of engineering, mathematics, and science to solve routine technical problems.
+ Work with engineering staff to prepare and/or carry out changes in design, methods of manufacture/assembly, and drafting techniques/procedures; coordinate corrective actions.
+ Assists in on-the-job training of personnel, as assigned.
+ Understand material and material properties.
+ Evaluate problems post inspection; tooling and fixturing.
+ Understand CNC machine capabilities.
+ Aiding & mentoring early career engineers and machinists for design and manufacturability as well as operations of machine tools in a Category 2 Nuclear Facility.
+ Understand and able to utilize a variety of CNC machines such as Haas, Mazak, Moore, Precitech, and DMU.
** Engineering Technologist 2 ($96,600 - $158,000)*
* ** In addition to those outlined above, the Engineering Technologist 2 responsibilities will include:*
* In addition to the duties outlined above for the Engineering Technologist 1 level, Engineering Technologist 2 should be able to work independently, effectively represent the PT-8 Group in IPT and other meetings and provide guidance to customers and junior personnel.
+ Prepares, reviews and documents technical information.
+ Adheres to engineering policies, programs, procedures and practices.
+ Provide project support. Reviews bid analyses and makes recommendations.
** What You Need*
* ** Minimum
Job Requirements:
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* + Familiarity with reviewing technical specifications and engineering design drawings to extract technical information.
+ Basic understanding of national codes and standards used to establish material characteristics.
+ Basic knowledge of QA standards and applicability.
+ Ability to handle multiple activities with minimal supervision.
+ Proficiency in Microsoft Office - Access, Excel & Word, along with experience using other relevant software programs.
+ Ability to deliver clear and concise written and oral communication.
+ Ability to work…
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