Job Description

What You Will Do

Located in northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is primarily responsible for monitoring the safety and reliability of the U.S. nuclear stockpile and conducting advanced research in numerous areas related to national security. Additionally, it is a center for research in a wide range of scientific disciplines, including space exploration, geophysics, renewable energy, supercomputing, medicine, and nanotechnology.

The Metal Production Group (PSD-1) provides our nation with plutonium production, processing, and research in support of pit manufacturing, surveillance, and national security missions. PSD-1 operations in the Plutonium Facility (PF-4) utilize high-temperature molten-salt pyrochemical processes for the purification, separation, and recovery of plutonium feedstocks. PSD-1 sustains a culture of excellence to ensure the quality and integrity of our science and technology. Equally important, PSD-1 is strongly committed to protecting the safety and health of our staff, colleagues, and community. Our operational values are founded on the belief that organizational culture and personnel engagement can help prevent safety incidents as well as achieve technical excellence through teamwork and continual improvement.

As an engineering technologist 2, the selected candidate must be proficient in the use of principles and practice of engineering, math, and science to solve unique and/or complex technical problems in support of engineering and research as relevant to manufacturing equipment and systems. You will support relevant engineering/projects in the performance of complex and demanding assignments requiring initiative and independent judgment. The successful candidate will demonstrate sound technical judgment, the ability to work with minimal supervision, and a strong commitment to safety, quality, and mission execution. You must be able to work independently and as part of a team. You must be able to utilize engineering and computer technology to accomplish work and will continuously improve work processes to meet evolving customer needs.

Specific job duties include, but are not limited to:

• Uses professional concepts and laboratory objectives to resolve complex issues in creative and effective ways.

• Contributes to the development of new methods and approaches.

• Applies engineering, mathematics, and science knowledge to solve routine technical problems.

• Work with engineering staff to prepare and/or carry out changes in design, drafting, techniques, and procedures; coordinate corrective actions.

• Aiding & mentoring early career engineers & technicians

• Adapt to evolving requirements while meeting safety, security, compliance, and schedule imperatives.

• Assist in developing new methods, technologies, and analysis techniques for institutional programs.

• Ensure programmatic objectives through the provision of project management and engineering support to successfully complete milestones.

What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements

• Knowledge of engineering concepts, principles, practices, and procedures

• Knowledge of engineering design

• Demonstrated ability to express ideas clearly in oral and written communications

• Demonstrated capability/experience performing a broad range of complex engineering work, including experience designing or reviewing a complete project, system, or component

• Demonstrated knowledge of manufacturing, system and component testing operations

• Demonstrated experience developing and validating engineering requirements

Analytical thinking skills

• Ability to coordinate work and/or corrective actions

• Demonstrated experience with continuous improvement of concepts and tools.

• Demonstrated commitment to high quality and timeliness of deliverables.

• Demonstrated ability to work independently in high-intensity environments with coworkers representing a variety of technical backgrounds.

• Demonstrated ability to express detailed ideas clearly in ways that build understanding, respect, and trust, as demonstrated through presentations and publications.

Desired Experience

• Demonstrated knowledge or experience working in a manufacturing or production organization requiring implementation of defined manufacturing, testing, and quality requirements.

Quality and Improvement

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with system and subsystem qualification testing and/or analysis.

• Demonstrated experience applying continuous improvement concepts and tools.

• Demonstrated knowledge of conduct of operations principles.

• Demonstrated experience performing engineering work using rigorous institutional processes.

• Active Q clearance or equivalent

Education/Experience:

Position requires a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Technology, Science, Math or related degree from an accredited institution and 5 years related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

DOE Order 426.2: Requires at least 1 year of nuclear experience.

Notes to Applicants:

• Please submit a detailed resume highlighting all your experience and achievements to be considered for this position.

• Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People's Republic of China, the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of 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.

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.

HRP: This position is subject to the requirements of the DOE Human Reliability Program as specified in 10 Code of Federal Regulation, Part 712, §712.11. These requirements include on going drug and alcohol testing, as well as periodic medical and psychological evaluations.

426.2: This position is subject to DOE Order 426.2, Personnel Selection, Training, and Qualification Requirements for DOE Nuclear Facilities, which establishes entry-level requirements to ensure candidates selected for specific positions can successfully perform the requirements of the job.

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. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to protected categories such as 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, state, and local 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 (505)-664-6947 opt. 3.

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