What You Will Do

　　The Advanced Sources and Detector (ASD) Project Office is responsible for the design, fabrication, installation, and commissioning of an 22 MeV linear induction electron accelerator, through the coordination of efforts at Los Alamos, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Sandia National Laboratories, and the Nevada National Security Site (NNSS). Nicknamed Scorpius, the machine will be used to diagnose subcritical experiments at the NNSS, within an underground complex (U1a/PULSE; 963 feet below grade) in support of the Enhanced Capabilities for Subcritical Experiments Program.

　　This position will be filled at either the R&D Engineer 4/5 level, depending on the skills of the selected candidate.

　　R&D Engineer 4 $138,700 - $240,500 or R&D Engineer 5 $166,300 - $297,500

　　You will work as the Chief Engineer for the Machine (ASD-CEM) for the ASD Project. The ASD-CEM is responsible for the technical adequacy of the ASD Project radiography system. The ASD-CEM will provide leadership and guidance to engineering teams for all four partners (LANL, LLNL, SNL, NNSS). In this position you will be responsible to ensure the design meets beam physics, Code of Record, transportation, assembly, installation, and operational requirements. This position includes a high degree of autonomy and travel and will report to the ASD Deputy Project Director (DPD). The ASD-CEM will work closely with the Chief Engineer for Facility (CEF) to ensure successful installation, integration, and operation of Scorpius within the U1a/PULSE Complex, a Hazard Category 2 nuclear facility under construction at the NNSS.

　　As the ASD Chief Engineer for the Machine, you will be responsible for the following:

　　Working with the ASD Chief Scientist and ASD-DPD to ensure the overall ASD system architecture definition meets the radiography requirements described in ASD Project Requirements Documents;

　　Collaborating with the ASD Systems Engineering Manager (SEM) on executing the ASD Project systems engineering, plans, processes, and procedures;

　　With the ASD-CEF, provide leadership to the ASD Project "design office" staff resources provided by ASD-Senior Team Leads (STLs), administering design process protocols and procedures as established by the ASD-Systems Engineering Management Plan (SEMP) procedures;

　　Acting as a reviewer and final approver of technical baseline design documents for the ASD Project;

　　Providing a leadership role in application and evaluation of ASD design concepts and design practices;

　　Providing a leadership role in evaluating technical design tradeoffs and balancing technical risk among systems;

　　Participating in the ASD Project risk management process;

　　Assist in developing the integrated cost and schedule plan for the ASD Project;

　　Ensuring applicable and appropriate QA/QC requirements for ASD are applied during the project lifecycle;

　　Participating as a member of the ASD Project Director's Change Control Board;

　　Interfacing with NNSS, Sandia, and LLNL, the ASD Systems Engineering Manager, and ASD partner Lead Design Engineers to ensure Scorpius-appropriate inputs and processes are in place at CD-4 for operational lifecycle.

　　Supporting, as appropriate, Assembly, Fabrication, and Installation activities at the Integrated Test Stand and U1a/PULSE;

　　Providing a leadership role in evaluating technical design tradeoffs and balancing technical risk among systems; and

　　Provide mentoring to engineering and project staff.

　　What You Need

　　Minimum Job Requirements:

　　Engineering Expertise

　　Demonstrated expertise in engineering design, development, fabrication, and production in a highly constrained and evolving environment. Expertise in fundamental engineering and material science principles and practices

　　Technical Leadership

　　Significant experience leading projects by assembling teams across multiple organizations, establishing project plans, assigning tasks to team members, and reporting progress. Proven ability to reach milestones and produce deliverables while remaining with budget constraints.

　　Problem Solving

　　Demonstrated ability to generate and apply innovative approaches to solve complex problems. Proven record of achievements in a technically-relevant field. Demonstrated ability to organize and track evaluations and completed work.

　　Communication and Teamwork

　　Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively verbally and through written documentation. Experience in communicating with coworkers, laboratory management and customers. Proven record of working effectively as a team member. Demonstrated ability to seek technical input from experts. Recognized ability to lead projects involving multiple team members.

　　Additional Job Requirements for R&D Engineer 5:

　　In addition to the requirements outlined above, qualification at the higher level requires:

　　Engineering Expertise

　　Extensive experience with the engineering of accelerator systems. In particular, experience with accelerator vacuum systems, thermal management systems, control systems, machine alignment, testing, maintenance, and operations. Additionally, you will need to have experience generating documentation pertaining to design, procurement, testing and QA/QC.

　　Leadership Experience

　　Extensive experience leading technical teams to deliver complex systems managed under the rigorous project management requirements such as DOE 413.3B.

　　Stakeholder Interfaces

　　Extensive experience interfacing with DOE/NNSA stakeholders and Senior Laboratory Management, demonstrating the ability to articulate successes, issues and their resolution, and the ability to request for help when appropriate.

　　Education/Experience

　　Education/Experience for R&D Engineer 4 : Position requires a Master's Degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited institution and 12 years of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

　　Education/Experience at for R&D Engineer 5 : Position requires a Master's Degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited institution and 15 years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation. At this level a Ph.D. may be preferred.

　　Desired Qualifications:

　　An active DoE Q clearance.

　　Significant experience working within a 'project' environment. DOE 413.3B experience is highly desirable.

　　General knowledge of CREO, PDMLink (Windchill) or other document management systems.

　　Working experience at one or more of the NNSA design labs.

　　Working knowledge of practices related to linear induction accelerators.

　　Essential Job Functions (can perform with or without reasonable accommodation):

　　Work Environment:

　　Work Location: The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management.

　　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: Although the primary responsibilities of this position are associated with work at Los Alamos National Laboratory, travel is required.

　　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 (https://directives.nnsa.doe.gov/supplemental-directive/sd-0206-0002) . 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 (https://www.directives.doe.gov/directives-documents/400-series/0472.2-BOrder-chg1-pgchg) 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 (https://int.lanl.gov/policy/documents/P701.pdf) 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 [email protected] or call 1-505-665-4444 option 1.