Mechanical/Structural Engineer (R&D Engineer 3/4)
Los Alamos, New Mexico
Employer: J-2/Dynamic Structure Design & Engineering
Industry:
Salary: Competitive
Job type: Full-Time
Description
Job Title Mechanical/Structural Engineer (R&D Engineer 3/4)
Location Los Alamos, NM, US
Organization Name J-2/Dynamic Structure Design & Engineering
Minimum Salary
Maximum Salary
What You Will Do
J-2 is seeking several experienced Mechanical or Structural Engineers, to be filled at a R&D Engineer Level 3 or Level 4, to provide technical support related to Vessel Confinement Systems and other impulsively loaded structures that support the national Subcritical Experiments and Stockpile Stewardship Programs. In this role, the selected individuals will develop the skills necessary to specialize in designing, analyzing, and fielding impulsively loaded structures and their components. These positions will interface with customers, programs, and project teams from across the Laboratory, and throughout the DOE Complex, to understand and help define objectives necessary to enable world class science. Primary responsibilities of these positions relate to the performance of engineering tasks (i.e., requirements definition, design, analysis, fabrication and inspection oversight, assembly, staging, testing, and documentation) as required throughout experiment lifecycles. Additionally, these individuals will be expected to provide mentorship for their colleagues as J-2 expands its technical capabilities. Successful candidates will be expected to perform independently or as a lead engineer as circumstances dictate. These engineers will support the J-2 SCE Team Lead and will help champion formality in engineering, safety in design, security, and compliance with established process and procedure while delivering rigorous solutions for our customers.
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
R&D Engineer 3 ($122,300 - $206,300)
Engineering
Thorough knowledge and experience in mechanical/structural engineering including experience in project scoping, design, fabrication, inspection, and developing engineering specifications. Strong experience developing engineering solutions that conform to consensus code standards such as ASME, ASCE, ACI, etc.
Design
Working knowledge and experience in design drafting practices, geometric tolerance, and development of engineering specifications. CAD experience with design packages such as CREO or Solid Works.
Communication Skills
Demonstrated ability to effectively interact and present technical issues, both verbally and in written form, to an audience with various technical backgrounds. Demonstrated experience providing technical direction, mentoring and coordinating/monitoring the work of others. Demonstrated experience successfully supporting multiple projects with competing priorities.
R&D Engineer 4 ($146,800 - $254,700)
In addition to the requirements of R&D Engineer 3, the candidate will demonstrate the following capabilities :
Engineering
Advanced knowledge of and demonstrated experience in engineering design and working knowledge of the scientific method. Advanced knowledge of and experience in designing, planning, and executing research and development projects. Thorough knowledge of and demonstrated experience in developing and implementing technical requirements, specifications, plans, reports, and procedures. Experience in use, interpretation, and application of consensus standards (e. g. ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code Section VIII, Divisions 1, 2, and 3, API 579 Fitness for Service code, AWS Welding Code, etc.) as they apply to novel design solutions.
Leadership
Demonstrated ability to successfully plan, organize, lead, and monitor a variety of multi-disciplined team efforts to completion while effectively interacting/communicating with all levels of personnel; developing and nurturing effective customer and stakeholder relationships; building trust, negotiating, gaining consensus, and resolving conflicts. Knowledge of Project Management skills and tools including Scheduling, Earn Value and Risk Mitigation strategies.
Desired Qualifications:
Education/Experience R&D Engineer 3 : Position requires a Master's Degree in Engineering from an accredited institution and 6 years of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.
Education/Experience R&D Engineer 4 : Position requires a Master's Degree in Engineering from an accredited institution and 12 years of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.
Note to Applicants: For full consideration, submit a comprehensive resume and include a detailed cover letter explaining how you meet each of the minimum requirements and any of the desired qualifications.
Location: This position will be physically located in Los Alamos, New Mexico with occasional travel to Nevada.
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.
Essential Job Functions (can perform with or without reasonable accommodation): Ability to speak, ability to discriminate speech, ability to hear in a normal range (500 to 3000 htz), Sitting, Standing, Walking, Typing or keyboarding, Lifting 5-10 pounds, Carrying 5-10 pounds.
Work Environment: Outdoors, In confined space, heights, Underground, Working alone, Working overtime or irregular schedule, Domestic/foreign travel, operation of motor vehicles, Work with weapons or explosives, Work with vibrating equipment/machinery, Work near machinery with moving parts, toxic chemicals, irritant chemicals, dusts or powders, sprays, mists, or vapors, fumes, carcinogens, Hearing protection, Gloves or hand protection, Safety shoes or protective foot-gear, Headgear or head protection, safety glasses or eye protection, face shield or facial protection, Mask or respirator
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 disability insurance
§ Paid childbirth 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)
Additional Details
Directive 206.2 - Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2 . 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 (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 DOE Order 472.2 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 Policy P701 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, 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 applyhelp@lanl.gov or call 1-505-665-4444 option 1.
Employment Status Full Time
Appointment Type Regular
Regular
Contact Details
Contact Name Brown, Christopher Shawne
Email csbrown@lanl.gov
Work Telephone
Job Title Mechanical/Structural Engineer (R&D Engineer 3/4)
Location Los Alamos, NM, US
Organization Name J-2/Dynamic Structure Design & Engineering
Minimum Salary
Maximum Salary
What You Will Do
J-2 is seeking several experienced Mechanical or Structural Engineers, to be filled at a R&D Engineer Level 3 or Level 4, to provide technical support related to Vessel Confinement Systems and other impulsively loaded structures that support the national Subcritical Experiments and Stockpile Stewardship Programs. In this role, the selected individuals will develop the skills necessary to specialize in designing, analyzing, and fielding impulsively loaded structures and their components. These positions will interface with customers, programs, and project teams from across the Laboratory, and throughout the DOE Complex, to understand and help define objectives necessary to enable world class science. Primary responsibilities of these positions relate to the performance of engineering tasks (i.e., requirements definition, design, analysis, fabrication and inspection oversight, assembly, staging, testing, and documentation) as required throughout experiment lifecycles. Additionally, these individuals will be expected to provide mentorship for their colleagues as J-2 expands its technical capabilities. Successful candidates will be expected to perform independently or as a lead engineer as circumstances dictate. These engineers will support the J-2 SCE Team Lead and will help champion formality in engineering, safety in design, security, and compliance with established process and procedure while delivering rigorous solutions for our customers.
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
R&D Engineer 3 ($122,300 - $206,300)
Engineering
Thorough knowledge and experience in mechanical/structural engineering including experience in project scoping, design, fabrication, inspection, and developing engineering specifications. Strong experience developing engineering solutions that conform to consensus code standards such as ASME, ASCE, ACI, etc.
Design
Working knowledge and experience in design drafting practices, geometric tolerance, and development of engineering specifications. CAD experience with design packages such as CREO or Solid Works.
Communication Skills
Demonstrated ability to effectively interact and present technical issues, both verbally and in written form, to an audience with various technical backgrounds. Demonstrated experience providing technical direction, mentoring and coordinating/monitoring the work of others. Demonstrated experience successfully supporting multiple projects with competing priorities.
R&D Engineer 4 ($146,800 - $254,700)
In addition to the requirements of R&D Engineer 3, the candidate will demonstrate the following capabilities :
Engineering
Advanced knowledge of and demonstrated experience in engineering design and working knowledge of the scientific method. Advanced knowledge of and experience in designing, planning, and executing research and development projects. Thorough knowledge of and demonstrated experience in developing and implementing technical requirements, specifications, plans, reports, and procedures. Experience in use, interpretation, and application of consensus standards (e. g. ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code Section VIII, Divisions 1, 2, and 3, API 579 Fitness for Service code, AWS Welding Code, etc.) as they apply to novel design solutions.
Leadership
Demonstrated ability to successfully plan, organize, lead, and monitor a variety of multi-disciplined team efforts to completion while effectively interacting/communicating with all levels of personnel; developing and nurturing effective customer and stakeholder relationships; building trust, negotiating, gaining consensus, and resolving conflicts. Knowledge of Project Management skills and tools including Scheduling, Earn Value and Risk Mitigation strategies.
Desired Qualifications:
- Strong consideration will be given to candidates that can demonstrate implementation of engineering design, analysis, and testing (or some combination thereof) of statically and dynamically loaded structures, systems, and components (small, medium, and large scale).
- Working knowledge of DOE and LANL Institutional Safety Management Programs (e.g., Integrated Work Management, High Explosives Safety, Hoisting and Rigging, Conduct of Engineering, Conduct of Engineering Research and Development, Conduct of Operations, Conduct of Maintenance, Configuration Management, Quality Assurance, etc.).
- Record of contributing to or authoring engineering and/or scientific reports and publications .
- Presentation of authored papers at a nationally recognized conference or proceeding.
Education/Experience R&D Engineer 3 : Position requires a Master's Degree in Engineering from an accredited institution and 6 years of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.
Education/Experience R&D Engineer 4 : Position requires a Master's Degree in Engineering from an accredited institution and 12 years of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.
Note to Applicants: For full consideration, submit a comprehensive resume and include a detailed cover letter explaining how you meet each of the minimum requirements and any of the desired qualifications.
Location: This position will be physically located in Los Alamos, New Mexico with occasional travel to Nevada.
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.
Essential Job Functions (can perform with or without reasonable accommodation): Ability to speak, ability to discriminate speech, ability to hear in a normal range (500 to 3000 htz), Sitting, Standing, Walking, Typing or keyboarding, Lifting 5-10 pounds, Carrying 5-10 pounds.
Work Environment: Outdoors, In confined space, heights, Underground, Working alone, Working overtime or irregular schedule, Domestic/foreign travel, operation of motor vehicles, Work with weapons or explosives, Work with vibrating equipment/machinery, Work near machinery with moving parts, toxic chemicals, irritant chemicals, dusts or powders, sprays, mists, or vapors, fumes, carcinogens, Hearing protection, Gloves or hand protection, Safety shoes or protective foot-gear, Headgear or head protection, safety glasses or eye protection, face shield or facial protection, Mask or respirator
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 disability insurance
§ Paid childbirth 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)
Additional Details
Directive 206.2 - Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2 . 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 (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 DOE Order 472.2 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 Policy P701 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, 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 applyhelp@lanl.gov or call 1-505-665-4444 option 1.
Employment Status Full Time
Appointment Type Regular
Regular
Contact Details
Contact Name Brown, Christopher Shawne
Email csbrown@lanl.gov
Work Telephone
Created: 2024-05-08
Reference: IRC127834
Country: United States
State: New Mexico
City: Los Alamos