Programmatic Control Systems Engineer; R&D Engineer

What You Will Do

The Process Maintenance and Decontamination Services (PMDS) group is seeking electrical engineers. Our mission is to provide Plutonium Science and Manufacturing, and their tenants, with Safe, Secure, Compliant and Available Facilities. We strive for continuous improvement by fostering a learning organization with strong values for safety, people and cost effectiveness. The PMDS group is principally responsible for all programmatic maintenance and is adding enhanced capability to the programmatic engineering support it provides for all processes in the Directorate.

The successful candidate will be a member of the Electrical Support Team and help develop and implement designs, installation, maintenance, and support of control systems. This work involves the process support for all groups in the Directorate as well as some organizations that also support our Directorate from other LANL Divisions. Interaction and coordination with other engineers and technicians on the team as well as close cooperation with other support groups (Facilities Engineering, Construction, Waste, Maintenance, and Safety) is expected.

Minimum

Job Requirements:

• Knowledge and experience with applying and demonstration of engineering design cycle principles: requirements gathering, design, and implementation, debugging, testing, and documentation.
• Experience with designs, completed installations, maintenance, or technical products.
• Knowledge and experience in the design and development of computer-based data acquisition systems, such as Allen Bradley / Rockwell Software programmable logic controllers (PLCs), SCADA, and industrial computers.
• Knowledge of NFPA 70, 70E, and 79.
• Demonstrated broad knowledge of electronics, instrumentation, and control-systems hardware and software.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills, including technical writing and technical presentations.
• Knowledge of distributed control systems and networking.
• Knowledge of control & data acquisition theory and instrumentation hardware.

Education/Experience at R&D Engineer 1:
Position requires a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an accredited institution related to the occupation combined with 2 years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and technical experience directly related to the occupation.

DOE 426.2:
Requires a Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering or related science, 2 years job related experience, and 1 year of nuclear experience.

Training/

Certifications:

Electrical Safety Officer training is desired.

Desired

Qualifications:

• Active DOE Q clearance and HRP Certified.
• Glovebox Operator (GBO)
• Fissile Material Handler (FMH)

(can perform with or without reasonable accommodation):
Physical

Job Requirements:

Reading Vision, Sitting, Standing, Climbing stairs, Climbing ladders, reaching overhead, reaching horizontally, reaching down, Typing or keyboarding, lifting 30+ pounds.

Working in widely ranging ambient temperatures, irregular schedule, operation of motor vehicles, work in a noisy environment, work near electrical power supplies, work near sources of ionizing radiation, work near sources of non- ionizing radiation, and work near machinery with moving parts.

The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management.

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.

For full consideration, please provide a comprehensive resume, which outlines how you meet the minimum and desired skills noted above.

This position will require 24/7 coverage, which could include working a shift/weekend schedule. Employees may be eligible for shift differential pay when assigned by their manager. Shift/weekend assignments are at the discretion of the manager.

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.

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 benefits package includes: PPO or High Deductible medical insurance…