Target Fabrication Science Project Leader; Scientist

What You Will Do

You will work as the Project Leader for the Target Fabrication Team, creating experimental packages for the Inertial Confinement Fusion and High Energy Density Physics programs within the Office of Experimental Science. In this role you will coordinate teams of engineers and scientists leading production and development efforts to meet near‑term deadlines and long‑term development visions. You will also interact with NNSA Headquarters, presenting the Target Fabrication Project Plan that outlines budgets for required fabrication and development to meet physics goals set by X and P divisions and LANL Program Managers.

MST‑7 Target Fabrication has world‑leading capabilities in machining, robotic assembly, coatings, polymers, and characterization and requires a candidate with a broad range of expertise or exposure. The position is also a Scientist role, offering the opportunity to support development work as a Subject Matter Expert and to lead scientific development efforts within the team. A background in some aspect of target fabrication is desired.

• Strong skills and initiative in organization, planning, teamwork, customer interactions, and interpersonal communications.
• Knowledge of fabrication and metrology technologies.
• Ability to obtain a Q clearance, which typically requires US citizenship.
• Develops innovative advanced concepts, theories, methods, techniques and approaches to address specialized problems, expanding on existing efforts or establishing novel research directions.
• Leads in communicating results of technical R&D, including (but not limited to) publications, presentations, reports, intellectual property, technical products, etc.

Position requires a Master’s degree in a STEM field from an accredited college or university and 6 years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

• Experience in the field of either Target Fabrication or Plasma Physics in the HED and ICF field. Experience can be in either the engineering and machining, or the sciences of polymers, coatings, or characterization.

The work location for 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 to be eligible for posted jobs. If an employee has not met the required time, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with documented approval of their Division Leader. The position commitment for this role is 1 year.

Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People's Republic of China (including Hong Kong and Macau), the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (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.

Located in northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security.

• 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 and holidays)
• Onsite gyms and wellness programs
• Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50 mile radius)

Directive 206.2 – Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2. This requirement applies only to US citizens. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A.