Nuclear Safety & Security (R&D Engineer 3/4)
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Job Title Nuclear Safety & Security (R&D Engineer 3/4)
Location Los Alamos, NM, US
Organization Name Q-18/Advanced Systems Development Group
Minimum Salary
Maximum Salary
What You Will Do
Join the Frontline of National Security: Nuclear Safety & Security R&D Engineer 3/4 (Q-18) at Los Alamos National Laboratory
Are you ready to make a direct impact on the safety, reliability, and security of our Nation's nuclear stockpile? At Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), we are searching for a passionate and driven R&D Engineer 3 or 4 to join our Nuclear Safety and Security Team within the Advanced System Development Group (Q-18). This is not just a job-it's a mission of critical national importance.
Why This Role Matters:
As a cornerstone of our nation's defense, LANL plays a pivotal role in ensuring the integrity of the U.S. nuclear stockpile. Our work protects millions, upholds peace, and ensures that our nation remains secure in an increasingly complex global landscape. By joining our team, you'll be at the heart of this mission, contributing to the development and advancement of future weapons systems and sustaining the legacy of existing programs.
In this high-impact role, the successful applicant will function in a senior engineering role at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) within the Q-18 Advanced System Development group on the Nuclear Safety & Security engineering team. The Nuclear Safety and Security team is responsible for conducting thorough and comprehensive safety and security design development and evaluations of new US nuclear weapon systems to ensure compliance with government requirements, standards and policies.
Some of the tasks required in this role include:
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements for R&D Engineer 3 ($125,200 - $211,300):
Education/Experience : 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.
Minimum Job Requirements for R&D Engineer 4 ($150,300 - $260,800):
Education/Experience : 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:
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, 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.
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.
Employment Status Full Time
Appointment Type Regular
Regular
Contact Details
Contact Name Anaya, Joseph Raymond (JoeRay)
Email jranaya@lanl.gov
Work Telephone
Job Title Nuclear Safety & Security (R&D Engineer 3/4)
Location Los Alamos, NM, US
Organization Name Q-18/Advanced Systems Development Group
Minimum Salary
Maximum Salary
What You Will Do
Join the Frontline of National Security: Nuclear Safety & Security R&D Engineer 3/4 (Q-18) at Los Alamos National Laboratory
Are you ready to make a direct impact on the safety, reliability, and security of our Nation's nuclear stockpile? At Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), we are searching for a passionate and driven R&D Engineer 3 or 4 to join our Nuclear Safety and Security Team within the Advanced System Development Group (Q-18). This is not just a job-it's a mission of critical national importance.
Why This Role Matters:
As a cornerstone of our nation's defense, LANL plays a pivotal role in ensuring the integrity of the U.S. nuclear stockpile. Our work protects millions, upholds peace, and ensures that our nation remains secure in an increasingly complex global landscape. By joining our team, you'll be at the heart of this mission, contributing to the development and advancement of future weapons systems and sustaining the legacy of existing programs.
In this high-impact role, the successful applicant will function in a senior engineering role at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) within the Q-18 Advanced System Development group on the Nuclear Safety & Security engineering team. The Nuclear Safety and Security team is responsible for conducting thorough and comprehensive safety and security design development and evaluations of new US nuclear weapon systems to ensure compliance with government requirements, standards and policies.
Some of the tasks required in this role include:
- Support safety and security programmatic tasking for new systems by participating in Working Groups and Product Realization Teams (PRTs) to provide technical expertise
- Apply risk analysis methodologies to analyze systems (Fault Tree Analysis, Event Tree Analysis, Failure Mode and Effects Analysis, Systems Theoretic Process Analysis, etc.)
- Support the development, refinement, and maintenance of LANL nuclear weapon safety and security policy and documentation
- Represent Los Alamos National Laboratory by serving on multi-laboratory and international weapon safety groups
- Recommend future safety and security architectures and designs in collaboration with stakeholders
- Consult with stakeholders during the design phase and develop weapon program and component-specific safety assessment reports
- Maintain and edit the Nuclear Weapon Safety Design Guide through collaboration with subject matter experts (SMEs)
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements for R&D Engineer 3 ($125,200 - $211,300):
- Advanced knowledge of safety design themes and principles.
- Proficiency in risk assessment methodologies such as root-cause, consequence, event tree, and hazard analysis.
- Demonstrated experience influencing standards and procedures and guides their application to projects and programs.
- Skilled in identifying, promoting, and developing new technical capabilities within the organization.
- Advanced technical writing skills, with experience as a primary author for technical documents such as engineering reports, safety design guides, incident analyses, lessons learned reports, and intellectual property development.
Education/Experience : 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.
Minimum Job Requirements for R&D Engineer 4 ($150,300 - $260,800):
- Proven ability to develop innovative advanced concepts, theories, methods, techniques, and approaches to address specialized problems.
- Experienced in developing and implementing plans for new and significant project development opportunities.
- Contributed to large-scale technical projects addressing national or international challenges.; sets technical approaches and determines appropriate course of action.
- Strong background in technical leadership, including leading technical teams and making high-level project decisions.
- Deep understanding of technical concepts and tools, with the ability to set and uphold technical standards.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with team members and stakeholders to drive business outcomes.
- Experience influencing strategies and directions at different levels of the organization.
- Ability to provide actionable recommendations that guide the successful completion of major programs.
- Recognized as a technical resource and mentor to employees across the organization.
Education/Experience : 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 multi-laboratory and international safety design philosophies.
- Experience with aerosolized dispersal mechanisms and associated safety considerations.
- Expertise in inadvertent nuclear detonation scenarios and mitigation strategies.
- In-depth understanding of chemical, criticality, and explosive safety principles.
- Knowledge of accident development, progression, and associated risk analysis.
- Familiarity with LANL safety design objectives.
- Understanding of nuclear weapon design and assessment quality requirements.
- Experience with nuclear weapon safety processes and protocols.
- Working knowledge of safety-related Department of Defense (DoD) documents, Department of Energy (DOE) Orders, and National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) Standards.
- Strong foundation in scientific methodology and analytical approaches.
- Experience in systems engineering; ASEP, CSEP, or ESEP certification preferred.
- Prior involvement in Phase X and 6.X lifecycle activities.
- Experience with PRT collaboration.
- Proficiency with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools and methodologies.
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, 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.
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.
Employment Status Full Time
Appointment Type Regular
Regular
Contact Details
Contact Name Anaya, Joseph Raymond (JoeRay)
Email jranaya@lanl.gov
Work Telephone