Associate System Engineer Jobs in New Mexico (NOW HIRING)

What You Will Do
This position will be filled at either the R&D Engineer 3 or R&D Engineer 4 level, depending upon the skills of the candidate. Additional job responsibilities will be assigned if the candidate is hired at the higher level.
The Integrated Weapons Experiments (IWE) Office, within the Associate Laboratory Directorate for Weapons Engineering Program Office (ALDW-PO), is seeking an energetic and experienced individual to provide systems engineering leadership, including interface definition and requirements development, within the laboratory's Hydrodynamic testing portfolio. The selected candidate will report directly to the IWE Project-Program Director supporting Hydrodynamic experiments as defined in the National Hydro Test Plan (NHTP). The candidate will play a key role implementing initiatives to standardize the engineering design process to improve the cadence of IWE execution in support of core laboratory mission goals, all while seeking solutions that preserve and increase data quality from hydrodynamic experiments.
R&D Engineer 3 ($128,000 - $215,900)
Key Responsibilities:

• Understand the hydrodynamic process, stakeholder interests and relationships between physics, engineering and experiment execution. Understand how all processes and activities influence the quality of data from hydrodynamic experiments.
• Implement systems engineering principles, to include a graded approach for experiment rigor, to improve the cadence of IWE execution throughout all phases of the experiment lifecycle.
• Coordinate with physics, engineering, manufacturing, quality, experimental teams, and Sub-Critical Experiments (SCEs) to develop, manage, and standardize IWE requirements and constraints.
• Work with existing stakeholders to select, develop, and implement digital tools to streamline system engineering processes enabling improvements and collaboration across the IWE portfolio while ensuring data quality.
• Collaborate across organizations to define interfaces in process or engineering. Develop process or technical solutions that constrain these interfaces for consistent results.

R&D Engineer 4 ($153,600 - $266,500)
In addition to what was outlined at the lower level, at this level the R&D Engineer 4 will provide vision, leadership, and mentorship to the integrated project teams supporting IWEs.
Additional responsibilities include the following:

• Develop a vision and provide transformative engineering leadership, using systems engineering principles, to streamline IWE execution throughout all phases of the experiment lifecycle.
• Train, mentor, and support the integrated project teams enabling successful implementation of system engineering principles throughout all phases of the experiment lifecycle.

What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:

• Demonstrated experience performing systems engineering on experiments or large systems, where the technical and process aspects are both complex.
• Experience interacting effectively with all levels of personnel; building trust, gaining consensus, and resolving conflicts.
• Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills.

Additional Job Requirements for R&D Engineer 4:
In addition to the requirements outlined above, qualification at the higher level requires:

• Extensive experience developing, implementing, and leading systems engineering for complex experiments or large systems.
• Successfully demonstrated experience developing and mentoring staff.

Education/Experience for 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. At this level a Ph.D. may be preferred.
Education/Experience for 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. At this level a Ph.D. may be preferred.
Desired Qualifications:

• Advanced knowledge of laboratory policies, and processes for weapons engineering and R&D work.
• Demonstrated experience in design, fabrication, and assembly of hydros and/or focused experiments.
• INCOSE Associate Systems Engineering Professional certification or equivalent.
• Familiarity with LANL firing sites, their diagnostics capabilities, and site limitations.
• Experience using digital Model Based System Engineering (MBSE) tools, Requirements Management Software (RMS), or equivalent for systems engineering development and management such as Cameo or Doors.

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:

• For consideration, applicants must submit a cover letter addressing all minimum and desired requirements.
• 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.
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.
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 a disability accommodation, email applyhelp@lanl.gov or call (505) 664-6947, opt. 3.