What You Will Do
This position is open for external candidates only to apply.
The Product Realization and Reliability Office (PRRO) in Nuclear Production Operations consists of a multidisciplinary group of engineers and scientists that support plutonium programs (i.e., pit production, surveillance, research & development, and subcritical experiments) across the entire Nuclear Production Operations organization.
The PRRO Office is seeking a digital engineering technologist to support standardization of process and data usage in support of factory floor improvements. The objective of this role is to standardize information collection practices, engineer solutions for leveraging the data to drive factory floor change, and link the information with other systems (PLM/MRP/MES/RMS etc.). This position will primarily consist of office work with occasional shop floor interactions. The technologist position will provide as-needed support to different digital engineering initiatives and achieve a broad understanding of the digital engineering domain. Training for specific digital engineering capabilities will be provided.
Digital Engineering Technologist 1 - Engineering Technologist 1 ($87,800 - $143,000)
The selected candidate will be responsible for-
- Supporting the development of continuous improvement opportunities that leverage digital engineering capabilities
- Supporting migration of current engineering practice into information-centric systems and demonstrating the full usage of those systems.
- Supporting capability leads in exercising specific digital engineering capabilities from concept through to production implementation
- Supporting nuclear production workforce in using digital engineering capabilities (PLM, RMS, MBSE, etc.)
- Supporting requirements gathering and user feedback collection from nuclear production workforce
Digital Engineering Technologist 2 - Engineering Technologist 2 ($96,600 - $158,000)
In addition to the responsibilities of the Digital Engineering Technologist 1, the selected candidate will be responsible for-
- Supporting system configuration, upgrades, and reviews of change proposals.
- Participating in enterprise level discussions to represent Nuclear Production needs and ensure local awareness of enterprise direction.
- Leading small group training sessions for new capabilities.
We value diverse skills and experience, so don't hold back. Your specific qualification could add tremendous value to our team. Our customers come from all different backgrounds, and so do our employees. If you're passionate about what you could accomplish here, we'd love to hear from you.
This position will be filled at either the Engineering Technologist 1/Engineering Technologist 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.
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
Engineering Technologist 1:
- Strong documentation skills; demonstrated ability to document technical results in a formal method/format
- Demonstrated proficiency in at least one engineering software tool set (e.g. CAD, PDM, requirements management, modeling & simulation)
- Ability to obtain a Q clearance, which typically requires US Citizenship.
Additional Job Requirements for Engineering Technologist 2:
- Experience with requirements management, process planning, or work instruction writing.
- Familiarity with the product realization process within the nuclear security enterprise.
- Demonstrated ability to break moderately complex tasking into actionable self-tasks, and execute with minimal supervision.
Education/Experience: Position requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering Technology, Science, Math, or related degree from an accredited institution and 2 years related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.
Education/Experience at the higher level: Position requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering Technology, Science, Math or related degree and 5 years of directly related experience; or, an equivalent combiation of education and experience directly related to the occupation.
Desired Qualifications:
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Proactive mindset with a passion for driving continuous improvement and operational excellence in a manufacturing environment.
- Experience with private industry production and continuous improvement.
- Familiarity with formal requirements management systems (e.g. DOORS Next Generation, PTC CodeBeamer), product lifecycle management systems (e.g. Windchill, TeamCenter), or MRP systems a plus.
- Experience with Confluence and Jira a plus.
- Strong presentation skills
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.
Notes to Applicants: For full consideration submit a comprehensive resume and include a detailed cover letter explaining how you meet each of the minimum requirements and any of the desired qualifications.
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 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 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)
- 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.
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 or preference, 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
[email protected] or call 1-505-665-4444 option 1.
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