This position will be filled at either the R&D Engineer 2 or 3 level, depending on the skills of the selected candidate. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if the candidate is hired at the higher level.
The Technology Applications Group (A-3) uses a broad range of engineering and scientific expertise to support nuclear counter proliferation (NCP), nuclear counter terrorism (NCT), nuclear emergency response (ER) missions, defense, intelligence, and emerging technologies. A-3 has a very diverse customer and program base. The Group contributes to national programs intended to protect, deter, and respond to weapons of mass destruction through tailored training and by using specialized applied electromagnetic solutions, rapid prototyping, designing/building/testing/delivering tools and trainers along with novel safing technologies, RF solutions, and cyberphysical applications. The Group integrates across the Laboratory and teams externally to provide world changing solutions directly to the field for our customers and sponsors. Core expertise includes pulsed power; EMP effects; nuclear weapons engineering; weapons effects and materials; predictive/hydrodynamic modeling and testing; firing and penalty systems; x-ray and non-destructive evaluation of threat devices; applied physics; advanced RF systems; powerline communications; novel electronics; 3-D printing of specialized components and cyber assessment/response technologies. The research is conducted at Q and SCI levels. The Group consists of approximately 40 full-time employees from various educational backgrounds including chemists, electrical and mechanical engineers, designers, technicians, physicists, and students.
R&D Engineer 2 ($84,300 - $139,000)
The successful candidate will be required to:
· Perform basic electrical engineering functions such as circuit design, prototype development, component and assembly testing and analysis, debugging/troubleshooting, and demonstrate the willingness to learn and develop skills across the EE field in areas that may be lacking.
· Demonstrated aptitude in two or more technologies described in the focus areas below through either coursework and advance studies, or previous experience.
· Work interactively with technical staff, designers, and technicians to ensure successful and timely completion of project tasks.
· Must be willing to partake in hands-on work and to occasionally work extended hours including travel.
R&D Engineer 3 ($92,600 - $154,600)
In addition to the duties outlined above, the R&D Engineer 3 will be required to:
· Have significant experience/knowledge in three or more of the technology focus areas described below.
· Lead the research, design, testing, analysis, and verification/validation of novel electrical engineering R&D.
· Provide technical peer review, contribute ideas for new proposals and business development opportunities, and enhance the development of junior staff through mentorship and training.
· Demonstrated success in developing advanced concepts, solving complicated technical challenges requiring expertise spanning the electrical engineering disciplines, and experience working externally with broader scientific and engineering disciplines to successfully execute.
· Perform as part of a team or independently with emphasis on self-initiative and technical leadership in a small team environment of rapid prototype, high quality electrical, optical, and/or electromechanical assemblies.
What You Need
Technology focus areas
Analog Design
Power Electronics/ Power Systems and Power Supply Design
Pulsed Power and Electromagnetics
RF/Microwave
Embedded Systems
Located in northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. LANL enhances national security by ensuring the safety and reliability of the U.S. nuclear stockpile, developing technologies to reduce threats from weapons of mass destruction, and solving problems related to energy, environment, infrastructure, health, and global security concerns.
The Technology Applications Group (A-3) further specializes in novel scientific and engineering solutions in support of directed energy, counter proliferation, counter terrorism, emergency response, and a wide variety of other national programs intended to protect, deter, and respond to weapons of mass destruction. The Group develops technologies, prototypes, fabricates, deploys, and trains our customers. Research is conducted at the Q and SCI levels.
Additional Details:
Clearance: Q/SCI (Position will be cleared to this level). Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements* for access to classified matter.
*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.
Regular position: Term status Laboratory employees applying for regular-status positions are converted to a regular status only with approval of the cognizant Principal Associate Director.
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 regards 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 applyhelp@lanl.gov or call 1-505-665-4444 option 1.
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