What You Will Do
The Integrated Weapons Experiments (J) Division is looking for an exceptional Explosives Experiment Fielding Engineer to join our Nevada Operations Group (J-NV). Our diverse workforce enjoys a collegial work environment focused on creative problem solving, where everyone's opinions and ideas are considered. This is your chance to make a real difference while working on important research directly impacting national security.
The Fielding Engineer will report to the Nevada Operations Group Leader within the Integrated Weapons Experiments Division. The Group is the Nevada National Security Site (NNSS) on-site organization responsible for preparation, fielding, and execution of dynamic high explosive related experiments at outdoor firing sites and sub-critical dynamic experiments at the PULSE underground complex involving special nuclear material for the LANL Weapons program as well as other national security customers.
This engineer will lead testbed layout design and construction as well as the design, testing, and fielding of load-bearing test equipment. They will work with customers to help define experimental requirements, develop and maintain schedules and budgets for a given project, present project updates to customers and LANL management, coordinate support with the NNSS M&O contactor, and be the engineer in the field directing all levels of workers.
This position will require occasional travel and requires the candidate to obtain and maintain a Q-clearance as well as participation in LANL's Human Reliability Program certification.
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
Engineering Expertise
Demonstrated engineering concepts and practices, as well as analytical thinking skills, as demonstrated by experience designing and fielding layouts and hardware for experiments or other construction-type projects. Ability to design hardware to meet project-specific needs and draft engineering drawings for fabrication. Experience with or exposure to a broad range of engineering work, including mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or construction/civil engineering. Familiar with solid-modeling tools such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Creo.
Organizational Skills
Demonstrated record of successfully working alone with ability to set direction and goals for assigned tasks and manage his/her own assignments without requiring specific directions. Demonstrated ability to identify subject matter experts to help solve technical problems.Demonstrated ability to work on multiple tasks for competing projects, including definition and coordination of required resources.
Communication and Teamwork
Ability to work in physically demanding, extreme weather, high-paced environments independently or with coworkers representing a variety of technical backgrounds and external support organizations. Ability to express ideas clearly to coworkers, customers, and management. Demonstrates eagerness to ask questions and learn new skills outside of his/her focused discipline.
Field Experience
Experience working with load-bearing equipment, such as hoisting and rigging equipment, test stands, and working platforms. Experience performing crane operations or writing lift plans. Experience directing workers to construct test layouts or other construction-type activities. Ability to think ahead and mitigate potential technical or schedule issues.
Education/Experience : 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.
Desired Qualifications:
Ability to perform engineering analysis, such as lift plan calculations or finite element analysis of test fixtures or hoisting and rigging hardware.
Experience operating or directing work with heavy machinery.
Familiar with DOE-STD-1212 Explosives Safety, DOE-STD-1090 Hoisting and Rigging Standard, or similar explosives safety or hoisting and rigging regulations.
Active Q Clearance.
Essential Job Functions (can perform with or without reasonable accommodation):
Peripheral vision, Depth perception, Binocular vision, Reading vision, Distance vision, Ability to speak, Ability to discriminate speech, Ability to hear in a normal range (500 to 3000 Hz), Ability to hear safety alarms, Ability to smell, Sitting, Standing, Walking, Climbing stairs, Climbing Ladders, Bending, Stooping, Crouching, Kneeling, Twisting the trunk or back, Balancing, Reaching overhead, Reaching horizontally, Reaching down, Applying torque with hands or arms, Gripping with the hand, Pressing with hands or arms, Pushing with hands or arms, Pulling with hands or arms, Typing, Fine motor control, Use of both hands, Use of both arms, Use of both legs, Use of both feet, Lifting 30+ pounds, Carrying 30+ pounds
Work Environment:
Outdoors, In confined space, Heights, Underground, Working alone, Working overtime or irregular schedule, Domestic/foreign travel, Operation of motor vehicles, Work with weapons or explosives, Work with vibrating equipment/machinery, Work near machinery with moving parts, toxic chemicals, irritant chemicals, dusts or powders, sprays, mists, or vapors, fumes, carcinogens, Hearing protection, Gloves or hand protection, Safety shoes or protective foot-gear, Headgear or head protection, safety glasses or eye protection, face shield or facial protection, Mask or respirator.
Work Location:
This position is located at the Nevada National Security Site and requires living in the Las Vegas, Nevada area .
Located This position is located at the Nevada National Security Site (NNSS) and is located about 65 miles northwest of Las Vegas, NV. Employees can take a commuter bus, carpool, or drive to work locations. Once at the work location, experiment sites can be an additional 30 to 50 miles. Employees must factor in an extra 1 to 1 ½ hours commute each way to the 10-hour workday (employees work a 4-day/10- hour day schedule).
Work at the NNSS usually results in long days that start at sunup and end late in the day. Work locations can be 1000 feet underground or in the middle of the desert. Temperatures can vary from below freezing to above 100 degrees.
This position requires periodic travel from Las Vegas, NV to Los Alamos, NM for training and project-specific requirements.
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 full consideration, submit a resume and detailed cover letter addressing the required and desired qualifications outlined above.
Where You Will Work
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 maternity 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)
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 (https://directives.nnsa.doe.gov/supplemental-directive/sd-0206-0002) . 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 (https://www.directives.doe.gov/directives-documents/400-series/0472.2-BOrder-chg1-pgchg) for additional information.
HRP: This position is subject to the requirements of the DOE Human Reliability Program as specified in 10 Code of Federal Regulation, Part 712, §712.11. These requirements include on going drug and alcohol testing, as well as periodic medical and psychological evaluations.
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 (https://int.lanl.gov/policy/documents/P701.pdf) for applicant eligibility requirements.
Equal Opportunity: Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to 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 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 1-505-664-6947 option 2 and then option 3.
