Process & Systems Engineer (R&D Engineer II or III)

Work Location

Los Alamos National Laboratory - Los Alamos, NM

Employment Type

Full-Time / Onsite

Clearance Type

DOE Q Clearance (Position will be cleared to this level)

Job Summary / Overview

Omega Technical Services is seeking a Process/Systems Engineer (R&D Engineer 2/3) for the Weapons Production (ALDWP) and the Pit Technologies (PT) Division at the Los Alamos National Laboratory in Los Alamos, NM.

The PT Division provides plutonium pit related products and services of superior quality and value to protect our nation and promote world stability.

The selected candidate will provide technical support as the process/system engineer in developing processes, improving processes, troubleshooting process, and supporting high-value manufacturing and will be responsible for supporting operations as needed to maintain equipment and ensure the operability of the process. Individuals working in this position will be interacting with multiple organizations to ensure the implementation and compliance with Conduct of Engineering, Conduct of Maintenance, Conduct of Operations, Quality, and Safety Management programs for their area.

R&D Engineer 2

• Serve as a contributing member of the R&D and Operations teams to address engineering challenges.
• Contribute at a fully functioning level to the research, design, testing, analysis, verification, and validation of engineering and technology solutions in support of R&D and Operations initiatives.
• Develop new methods, technologies, and analysis techniques for institutional programs.
• Ensure programmatic objectives through the provision of project management and engineering support to successfully complete milestones.
• Mentor early career staff, postdocs, and students.
• Independently present specific aspects of engineering assignments at project meetings.
• Adapt to evolving R&D requirements while meeting safety, security, compliance, and schedule imperatives.

R&D Engineer 3

In addition to what was outlined at the lower level, at this level.

• Lead the research, design, and testing of engineering and technology solutions in support of R&D initiatives.
• Apply broad and diversified knowledge of engineering principles to implement sound engineering practices to achieve organizational objectives.
• Review Technical Procedures to ensure work is going to be executed safely and securely and product requirements.

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Experience in one or more of the following engineering disciplines: mechanical engineering; manufacturing engineering; machining engineering or other relevant fields.
• Intermediate knowledge of professional engineering concepts, principles, practices, and procedures, as demonstrated by experience researching, designing, analyzing, testing, verifying, and validating engineering solutions.
• Demonstrated experience performing a broad range of complex engineering work, including experience designing or reviewing a complete project, system, or component.
• Demonstrated knowledge of manufacturing, system, and component testing operations.
• Demonstrated experience developing, codifying, and validating engineering requirements.
• Intermediate analytical thinking skills, as demonstrated by experience designing and executing experiments or tests, including the analyzation and interpretation of data.
• Demonstrated experience with continuous improvement concepts and tools.
• Demonstrated commitment to high quality and timeliness of deliverables.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently in high-intensity environments with coworkers representing a variety of technical backgrounds.
• Demonstrated ability to express detailed ideas clearly in ways that build understanding, respect, and trust, as demonstrated through presentations and publications.

Additional Job Requirements for R&D Engineer 3:

• Thorough knowledge and experience in one or more of the following engineering disciplines: mechanical; materials science; chemical; metallurgical, or other R&D engineering field.
• Thorough knowledge and experience in designing; planning; and executing research and development projects.
• Thorough knowledge of professional engineering concepts, principles, practices, and procedures, as demonstrated by experience researching, designing, analyzing, testing, verifying, and validating engineering solutions.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in implementing Laboratory or similar industry objectives and other statements of policy, practice, and/or procedure.
• Enhance technical and professional expertise of a junior staff through active mentoring and training.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in implementing Laboratory or similar industry policies affecting research and development activities, projects, and/or initiatives.
• Influence organizational, project, and program strategies and directions. Leads technical decision-making at task level within a project. Makes decisions and/or recommendations that influence the achievement of key programmatic objectives.
• Leads the development of technical products such as journal papers, reports, presentations, and concept papers. Develops intellectual property and contributes to professional societies, publications copyrights, and external collaborations, and/or patents. May contribute to technology transfer.
• Contributes ideas for new proposals and business development opportunities. Leads development of technical section of small to moderate proposals.
• Attains additional certifications, qualifications, and/or recognition's to grow in field.

Education/Experience for R&D Engineer 2:

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.

Education/Experience for R&D Engineer 3:

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. At this level a Ph.D. may be preferred.

Additional Requirement for DOE O. 426.2:

Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering or related science, 2 years job related experience, and 1 year of nuclear experience.

Desired Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience working in glovebox environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge or experience working in a manufacturing or production organization requiring implementation of defined manufacturing, testing and quality requirements.
• Demonstrated experience working in a nuclear facility.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with system and subsystem qualification testing and/or analysis.
• Demonstrated experience applying continuous improvement concepts and tools.
• Demonstrated knowledge of conduct of operations principles.
• Demonstrated experience performing engineering work using rigorous institutional processes.
• Existing DOE "Q" clearance (or similar).

Why Omega Technical Services?

Omega Technical Services is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business and a trusted partner supporting the Department of Energy, Department of Defense, and other government clients on mission-critical projects. We offer competitive pay, benefits, and the opportunity to work on impactful projects in national security and technology.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Omega Technical Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or status as a qualified individual with a disability or protected veteran.