Description
R&D Engineer 3/4
Los Alamos National Laboratory
Los Alamos, NM
This position is open for external candidates only.
Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in science and engineering on behalf of national security. The Pit Technologies (PT) Division provides plutonium pit-related products and services of exceptional quality and value in support of national security and global stability. We are seeking an R&D Engineer 3/4 to join our team under the Plutonium Tooling Group. In this role, you will support the development of tooling and equipment for all PT groups and operations, serving as a senior design engineer and working closely with other PT product engineering, design, and fabrication personnel in a dynamic and collaborative work environment to provide timely and novel solutions.This position will be filled at either level 3 or level 4, depending on the selected candidate’s experience and qualifications. This is a regular, onsite role in Los Alamos, NM, with a salary range as follows:
- R&D Engineer 3: $128,000 – $215,900
- R&D Engineer 4: $153,600 – $266,500
Responsibilities for R&D Engineer 3:
- Manage multiple challenging design projects simultaneously, leading and/or performing activities such as requirements management, concept development, engineering analysis, detailed design, prototyping, and test plan development
- Work with a variety of stakeholders in product engineering, quality engineering, process engineering, procurement engineering, facilities engineering, and other organizations to deliver timely solutions that are fit for use in a category 2 nuclear production facility
Additional Responsibilities for R&D Engineer 4:
- Serve as a technical authority and overall approver for tooling design definitions
- Serve as the lead engineering mentor on the Tooling Design team, playing a key role in the training and qualification program for more junior engineers and technologists
Qualifications for R&D Engineer 3:
- Master's degree in engineering and 6+ years of related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Thorough knowledge and proven experience in mechanical design engineering disciplines, including materials, joining methods (permanent and non-permanent), load and stress analysis, deflection, and other relevant disciplines
- Demonstrated experience leading R&D projects, including design, analysis, and testing
- Proficiency in computer aided design (CAD), drafting principles, and the application of relevant engineering drawing standards
- Proficiency in geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) and the ability to achieve an ASME GDTP Senior level certification
- Thorough knowledge and experience in manufacturing techniques and best practices, especially machine shop and inspection equipment
- Experience leading engineering tasks, projects, or programs with the ability to influence technical decisions and program direction and present technical work to stakeholders
Additional Qualifications for R&D Engineer 4:
- Master's degree in engineering or related field and 12+ years of related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Advanced expertise across multiple engineering disciplines or deep specialization, with demonstrated influence on organizational strategy and technical direction
- Proven ability to lead large, complex programs or high-risk projects and experience representing organizations externally and leading major collaborations
- Strong track record of innovation, publications, or technical contributions
Desired Qualifications:
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience with Creo Parametric and PDMlink
- Demonstrated experience in a nuclear environment or with nuclear weapon design or manufacturing
- A professional engineering (PE) license in mechanical engineering
- A current ASME GDTP Senior level certification to ASME Y14.5
- Active DOE “Q” clearance (or equivalent)
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