Entrylevel Research And Development Engineer Jobs

What You Will Do
The Thermomechanical Processing Science Team is seeking a Research and Development Engineer to join the Team to assist research projects investigating the metallurgy of manufacturing. The Thermomechanical Processing Science Team works on metal forming and heat-treating projects using equipment such as hydraulic presses, rolling mills, and vacuum heat-treating furnaces. We support a wide variety of programs with an emphasis on identifying creative solutions to meet our customer's needs. The successful candidate will be able to work effectively on both independent projects or as part of a team to assist on projects in a science-based prototype manufacturing environment. In general, you will be expected to fulfill the normal roles of a product or process engineer. Your work will span coordinating fabrication activities for one-off experiments, implementing novel manufacturing solutions for complex parts, and helping with hands-on work in metal forming.
R&D Engineer 1 ($96,600 - $158,000)
The successful candidate will:

• Assist with a variety of metals manufacturing research and development activities.
• Perform hands-on metals processing work.
• Work within integrated and cross-disciplinary teams to design and fabricate experimental metal components aligned with customer needs.
• Advance new fabrication concepts for engineering alloys for incorporation in production environments.
• Contribute to technical papers for publishing in peer-reviewed technical journals.
• Work with vendors to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair instrumentation and equipment in the facility.

Additional Job Duties for R&D Engineer 2 ($106,400-$176,000):
In addition to the duties outlined above, the higher level title will be required to:

• Write and lead proposals for R&D funding both internal and external
• Serve as a primary interface between the engineering and manufacturing functions to ensure production and research objectives are met
• Develop mentoring skills to mentor junior staff and peers in technical and professional growth
• Actively participates in professional societies, complex interactions, special assignments, and/or external special interest groups. May participate in external working groups and/or assist in organizing meetings and colloquia.
• Provides peer review of the work of others across organizations or disciplines.

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.
This can be an entry level position (Engineer 1) for recent graduates to provide hands on exposure to multiple projects and provide you with mentorship and project management experience or can be a growth opportunity for early career engineers (Engineer 2).

What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:

• Basic knowledge, along with any class project experience, with analysis or testing in one or more of the following engineering areas: metallurgy, materials science, or manufacturing.
• Understanding of microstructural development during metals manufacturing and heat-treating methods.
• Experience assisting or contributing to R&D projects
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications and computer operations and computational engineering analysis.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills and demonstrated ability to interact with colleagues and customers.
• Ability to obtain a "Q" clearance, which normally requires US citizenship.

Additional requirements for R&D Engineer 2:

• Formal training or hands-on experience in any of the following specific processes: forging, drawing, rolling, heat treating, mechanical testing, and/or other metal fabrication using manual or computer numerically controlled equipment
• Experience presenting research results in technical summaries or reports and/or presenting technical results
• Ability to lead and manage an R&D project independently or with a small team.

Education/Experience
R&D Engineer 1:
Position requires a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an accredited institution related to the occupation (such as metallurgical engineering, materials engineering, materials science, etc.) combined with 2 years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and technical experience directly related to the occupation.
Candidates that meet the degree requirement, but who do not meet the two-year experience requirement, are encouraged to apply and may be considered for hire through an allowable variance.
R&D Engineer 2:
Position requires a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited institution and 4 years of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation such as metallurgical engineering, materials engineering, materials science, etc.
Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with finite element modeling and/or any programming languages (G Code, R, Python, C++, etc...) is highly desired
• Familiarity with reading machining drawings
• Familiarity with applying engineering simulations or modeling to production environments.
• Familiarity with heat transfer or stress analysis of manufacturing methods
• Willingness to travel

Essential Job Functions (can perform with or without reasonable accommodation):
Lifting 30+ pounds, standing, walking, Domestic/Foreign Travel
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:
When submitting your application electronically to this vacancy, please submit at a minimum 1) a cover letter and 2) a resume or Curriculum Vitae that contains the following information: education, major, GPA, relevant work experience, professional references, and relevant technical skills
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 (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 such an accommodation, please send an email to applyhelp@lanl.gov or call (505)-664-6947.