Entrylevel Research And Development Engineer Jobs

Description
Job Title R&D Electrical Engineer (R&D Engineer 1 /2)
Location Los Alamos, NM, US
Organization Name 36A30C
Minimum Salary
Maximum Salary
This position is open for external candidates only to apply.
What You Will Do
The Technology Applications Group (A-3) is seeking an Electrical Engineer to work on our nation's most pressing national security challenges. A-3 is home to a broad range of engineering and scientific expertise dedicated to delivering functional solutions for users across the Department of Defense, Department of Energy, and Intelligence Community. A-3's core competencies include radio frequency design and analysis, custom electronic solutions, mechanical design and evaluation, power infrastructure and systems.
A-3 currently has one Electrical Engineer opening for an individual interested in working in a multidisciplinary group consisting of engineers, scientists, technicians, machinists working to transform concepts and designs into products that meet Global Security mission deliverables. The desired candidates primary functions will be utilization of core engineering principles to design, construct, prototype, test and analyze electrical systems. The successful candidate will work both independently and as part of a team typically operating on short operational timescales. Most project work is conducted at the Q and SCI levels.
This position will be filled at either the R&D Engineer 1 or 2 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.
R&D Engineer 1 ($96,600- $158,000)
To support the mission of the duties outlined above, the R&D Engineer 1 will be required to:

• Contribute to the development, design, testing, fabrication, and installation of R&D projects including schedule development, cost estimates, and project status reports.
• Collaborate with team members on designs with internal and external colleagues at the project team and group level.
• Produce materials for technical reports, documents (including drawings and schematics), and presentations.

R&D Engineer 2 ($106,400 - $176,000)
In addition to the duties outlined above, the R&D Engineer 2 will be required to:

• Take the lead in design, testing, fabrication, and installation of R&D projects including schedule development, cost estimates, and project status reports.
• Lead collaboration on designs with internal and external colleagues at the project, team and group level.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to team members.

What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
R&D Engineer 1
Research & Collaboration

• Demonstrated ability to conduct basic engineering research, both independently and on teams.
• Ability and desire to learn new skills and become an expert in new areas of interest.

Technical Skills
The successful candidate must have experience in:

• Circuit design experience to include:
• Component selection
• Schematic capture
• PCB layout
• Board leveling testing
• SMT soldering
• Programing (python, C, C++, Arduino, Raspberry pi, etc..)

R&D Engineer 2
Additional Job Requirements for R&D Engineer 2:
Research & Collaboration

• Demonstrated ability to lead components of basic engineering research, both independently and on teams.
• Demonstrated ability to independently identify and develop new skills and become an expert in new areas of interest.

Technical Expertise
The successful candidate must have expertise in at least two of the following areas:

• Circuit design experience to include:
• Component selection
• Schematic capture
• PCB Layout experience
• Board leveling testing experience
• SMT soldering experience
• Programing experience (python, C, C++, Arduino, Raspberry pi, etc..)

Education/Experience at lower level: Position requires a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an accredited institution related to the occupation combined with 2 years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and technical experience directly related to the occupation.
Education/Experience at higher level: Position requires a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an accredited institution and 4 years of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.
Desired Qualifications:
In addition to the minimum job requirements, candidates with expanded qualifications in any of the following areas are viewed favorably.

• Experience working in Altium
• Operational experience in one or more of these topics: microcontrollers, electromagnetics, signal processing, field-programmable gate arrays, VHSIC Hardware Description Language (VHDL), material-electronic systems integration, reverse engineering of electronic systems and/or firmware, and software engineering
• Experience with computer-based data-acquisition systems acquiring and analyzing data during experiments (e.g. LabView and/or MATLAB).
• Hot air rework
• Circuit simulation
• Parts inventory management
• Demonstrated knowledge of applied technology development and testing
• Experience mentoring less experienced staff
• Advanced degree in engineering or related STEM field
• Active Q/SCI clearance

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:
Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People's Republic of China-including the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau-as well as citizens of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (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/SCI (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.
Regular position: Term status Laboratory employees applying for regular-status positions are converted to regular status.
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.
Employment Status Full Time
Appointment Type Regular
Regular