R&D Engineer

Position: R&D Engineer 1
** What You Need*
* ** Minimum

Job Requirements:

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* + Basic knowledge of engineering concepts, principles, practices, and procedures, as demonstrated by experience researching, designing, testing, analyzing, verifying, and validating engineering solutions.

+ Basic knowledge along with any class project experience with analysis or testing in one or more of the following engineering areas: shock, vibration, fluids, thermal, nuclear, systems, explosives, manufacturing, process, control systems, data acquisition and data analysis.

+ Basic knowledge of engineering design.

+ Demonstrated ability to express ideas clearly in oral and written communications.

** Engineering Expertise*
* + Beginner to intermediate knowledge of professional engineering concepts, principles, practices, and procedures, as demonstrated by experience researching, designing, analyzing, testing, verifying, and validating engineering solutions.

+ Demonstrated capability/experience performing a broad range of complex engineering work, including experience designing or reviewing a complete project, system, or component.

+ Demonstrated knowledge of manufacturing, system and component testing operations.

+ Demonstrated experience developing, codifying, and validating engineering requirements.

** Analytical Skills*
* + Intermediate analytical thinking skills, as demonstrated by experience designing and executing experiments or tests, including the analyzation and interpretation of data.

+ Demonstrated experience with continuous improvement concepts and tools.

+ Demonstrated commitment to high quality and timeliness of deliverables.

** Communication and Teamwork*
* + Demonstrated ability to work independently in high-intensity environments with coworkers representing a variety of technical backgrounds.

+ Demonstrated ability to express detailed ideas clearly in ways that build understanding, respect, and trust, as demonstrated through presentations and publications.

+ Active Q clearance or equivalent

** Education/

Experience:

** This position requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited institution related to the occupation, and up to 2 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and technical experience directly related to the occupation.

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

** Desired

Qualifications:

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* ** Experience in various work environments:*
* + Demonstrated experience working in glovebox environment.

+ Demonstrated knowledge or experience working in a manufacturing or production organization requiring implementation of defined manufacturing, testing, and quality requirements.

+ Demonstrated experience working in a nuclear facility.

+ Quality and Improvement

+ Demonstrated knowledge and experience with system and subsystem qualification testing and/or analysis.

+ Demonstrated experience applying continuous improvement concepts and tools.

+ Demonstrated knowledge of conduct of operations principles.

+ Demonstrated experience performing engineering work using rigorous institutional processes.

** Essential Job Functions (can perform with or without reasonable accommodation):
** Lifting 30+ pounds, Reading vision, Walking, Climbing stairs, Climbing Ladders

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* Location:

** This position will be located in Los Alamos, NM.

** Position commitment:
** 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 time required, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. The position commitment for this position is 1 year.

** Note to Applicants:*
* + This position may require 24/7 operational coverage and, as such, may involve shift/weekend schedules that include 7/10 work and participation in on-call rotations.

+ Please submit a detailed resume highlighting all your experience and achievements to be considered for this position.

+ 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.

** Where You Will Work*
* Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Our generous benefits package includes:

§  PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network

§  Dental and vision insurance

§  Free basic life and…