Where: Los Alamos, NM
Post date: N/A
Description of the role:
The Group is seeking an early-level R&D Engineer. You will work closely with a diverse group of engineers, technologists and technicians on initiation train design, high explosive detonator testing, experiment fielding, and high voltage and laser operations to support experiments. You will work in areas involving high consequences for safety that might be in the form of chemicals, high explosives, high-power lasers, and high-energy devices.
The successful candidate will work within the Future Systems Innovation and Development or W93 Detonator Cable Assembly Development and Realization teams. You will be responsible for the development, design, testing, and qualification of next generation initiation systems, diagnostic technologies, and test capabilities in support of national security efforts. In these teams you will gain experience in small and large scale experiment design and fielding, the Phase X process, and initiation train design.
Minimum qualifications:
Engineering Knowledge
Proven experience in electrical, chemical, optical, or mechanical engineering or STEM scientific disciplines. Candidates must have the ability to read and interpret electrical engineering design drawings. Knowledge of and experience in designing, planning, and executing designs for fabrication and testing of products, and using statistical analysis techniques. Experience with computer aid design tools such as Altium or other ECAD tools. Experience with computer programming languages; experience with Matlab, C/C++, or python preferred. Knowledge of application of scientific methods and engineering discipline-relevant standards. Knowledge of and experience with simulation tools such as COMSOL, PSPICE, or other relevant modeling software.
Communication and Teamwork
Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills and demonstrated ability to interact effectively with all levels of internal and external peers, customers, and stakeholders. Ability to effectively accomplish work without considerable direction; expect significant latitude in determining objectives of assignments, and determine the methods and procedures needed for new assignments
Education/Experience for R&D Engineer 2: 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.
Apply: Electrical Engineer (R&D Engineer 2) | Los Alamos, NM | Los Alamos National Laboratory