Information Systems and Modeling Research Tec
Listed on 2026-07-16
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Research/Development
Research Scientist
What You Will Do
Work across A-Division and Global Security to provide technical and operational support for activities including research, analysis, development, assembly, modification, repair, and maintenance of a wide variety of equipment used in experimental work protecting our Nation against emerging, prolific, and unconventional nuclear threats, regardless of origin. Work will directly impact technical projects supporting national security objectives through strategic deterrence, nuclear nonproliferation/counter proliferation and counter terrorism focusing on known and emerging threats including bio, cyber, and space.
Support scientists, engineers, program managers and administrators to facilitate cutting-edge applied scientific and engineering research and development (R&D) for national and global security spanning a broad range of topics across the constantly evolving threat landscape.
- Work with Division Leadership Teams, Laboratory program offices, and key stakeholders to successfully execute innovative projects and programs
- Identify facility needs required to promote operational and technology sustainment.
- Technical Experience
- Knowledge of and experience in one or more emerging technical competencies: technology development and application to detect and prevent development or use of nuclear weapons and improvised nuclear devices; technologies to combat new and evolving national security threats; transformational technologies to support nuclear missions assuring US Strategic Deterrence; technologies to support nuclear counter terrorism and counter proliferation objectives; or other related fields.
- Demonstrated success completing technical objectives of assignments.
- Ability to perform work at a semi-skilled technician level at routine, semi-routine and non-routine tasks.
- Safety & Security
- Knowledge and implementation of required safety, security, and quality assurance practices for the work assignment.
- Knows required safety & security practices for various work assignments.
- Collaboration and Communication
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated positive record working in a team environment, developing collaborations & promoting teamwork.
- Security Clearance
- Ability and desire to obtain Q/SCI clearance/access, which requires U.S. citizenship.
- Education/Experience
- Position requires a high school diploma and a minimum of 3 years of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.
- Desired Qualifications
- Active Q/SCI clearance.
- Prior experience supervising and leading teams of diverse individuals.
Work Location:
The work location for this position is onsite and located 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 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.
Noteto Applicants
Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People's Republic of China (including the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau) as well as citizens of 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.
WhereYou 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.
Benefits- PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network
- Dental and vision insurance
- Free basic life and disability…
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