Job Description

Job Title Aerospace Engineer (R&D Engineer 2)
Location Los Alamos, NM, US
Organization Name ETM/Engineering and Technology Maturation
Minimum Salary 99200
Maximum Salary 164100

What You Will Do

The Engineering and Technology Maturation (ETM) Program Office has two openings for R&D Engineer 2 with an emphasis in aerospace engineering. The ETM Program Office directs research and matures technologies to improve America\'s ability to design, qualify, and certify nuclear weapons. The main mission areas of responsibility are 1) providing capabilities for an agile and responsive nuclear stockpile that will survive the complex environments encountered during the lifetime of a nuclear weapon; and 2) developing agile, affordable, assured, and responsive technologies and capabilities for nuclear stockpile sustainment and modernization. We are seeking individuals interested in rapid prototyping efforts involving high explosives, rockets, flight testing, and remote and in-situ sensing systems for national security missions. In this role you will apply state-of-the-art engineering principles, techniques, methods, and tools to provide solutions to R&D projects that include the design, development, fabrication, assembly, testing, and fielding of integrated systems containing analog and digital electronic subsystems.

What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements:

Technical Skills:

The successful candidate will be required to collaborate and apply technical skills within a diverse, multidisciplinary, and fast-paced environment. This includes:

\xc2\xb7 Thorough knowledge of and experience in aerospace engineering disciplines.

\xc2\xb7 Ability to creatively apply engineering principles and theories to solve new technical problems.

\xc2\xb7 Demonstrated proficiency with design, modeling, and analysis software.

\xc2\xb7 Demonstrated ability to lead components of basic engineering research, both independently and on teams.

\xc2\xb7 Demonstrated ability to independently identify and develop new skills and become an expert in new areas, as needed to support the work of the mission portfolio.

Project Management:

You will need experience in project management to include the development of work plans, cost estimates, and project status reports. You will be responsible for meeting schedule milestones, staying within budget, and completing work scope and deliverables as planned.

Teamwork/Communications:

To succeed in this role, you must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills. You must be able to produce and present materials for technical reports, documents (including drawings and schematics), and presentations. You must have the ability to convey information to diverse audiences (both technical and non-technical) with effective messaging to ensure understanding.

Leadership:

You will lead the development of engineered systems from inception through field testing in support of national security missions. You will lead collaboration on technical designs and their implementation, both with internal and external colleagues, and interact at the project, team, and group level. You must have demonstrated experience providing technical leadership and mentoring to team members.

Education/Experience: This position requires a bachelor\'s degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited institution and 4 years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

Desired Qualifications:

In addition to the minimum job requirements, candidates with expanded qualifications in any of the following areas are viewed favorably:

\xc2\xb7 Experience with delivering hardware from clean-sheet design to fielded operations.

\xc2\xb7 Experience with computer-based data-acquisition systems to acquire and analyze data during experiments (e.g., LabView and/or MATLAB).

\xc2\xb7 Expertise in signal processing, data acquisition technologies, and RF communication systems.

\xc2\xb7 Demonstrated modeling and programming experience with Python, Matlab, C, or C++.

\xc2\xb7 Experience with systems engineering, field testing, and design of experiments

\xc2\xb7 Formulating work plans, identifying project resources, and executing R&D projects

\xc2\xb7 Experience handling classified hardware and information.

\xc2\xb7 Active Q/SCI clearance.

Work Location: The work location for this position is hybrid and is located in Los Alamos, NM. Hybrid is defined as working partially onsite/partially offsite but within 2 hours ground commute of this location. All work locations are at the discretion of management and can change at any time with appropriate notice.

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:

\xc2\xb7 For full consideration, applicants must submit a comprehensive cover letter that addresses the key requirements of the position.

\xc2\xb7 Evaluation of applications will commence immediately.

\xc2\xb7 Qualified applicants will be invited for an interview on June 21st, 2023 & June 22nd, 2023.

\xc2\xb7 This vacancy will close at COB, May 31st, 2023.

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:

\xc2\xa7 PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network

\xc2\xa7 Dental and vision insurance

\xc2\xa7 Free basic life and disability insurance

\xc2\xa7 Paid childbirth and parental leave

\xc2\xa7 Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)

\xc2\xa7 Learning opportunities and tuition assistance

\xc2\xa7 Flexible schedules and time off (PTO and holidays)

\xc2\xa7 Onsite gyms and wellness programs

\xc2\xa7 Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50 mile radius)

Additional Details

Directive 206.2 - Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental . Please note that this requirement applies only to citizens of the United States. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A.

Clearance: Q/SCI (Position will be cleared to this level). Selected applicants will be subject to a background investigation conducted by or on behalf of the Federal Government, and must meet eligibility requirements* for access to classified matter. This position requires a Q clearance. and obtaining such clearance requires US Citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances. Dependent upon the position, additional authorization to access classified information may be required, which may or may not be available to dual citizens. Receipt of a Q clearance and additional access authorization ultimately is a decision of the Federal Government and not of Triad.

*Eligibility requirements: To obtain a clearance, an individual must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in very limited circumstances. See for additional information.

New-Employment Drug Test: The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. Although New Mexico and other states have legalized the use of marijuana, use and possession of marijuana remain illegal under federal law. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre-offer.

Regular position: Term status Laboratory employees applying for regular-status positions are converted to regular status.

Internal Applicants: Regular appointment employees who have served the required period of continuous service in their current position are eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the required period of continuous service, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. Please refer to Policy for applicant eligibility requirements. Equal Opportunity: 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, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request such an accommodation, please send an email to or call 1-505-665-4444 option 1.
Employment Status Full Time
Appointment Type Regular
Regular

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