What You Will Do

ASD-TECH is seeking an R&D Engineer 2 to execute the procurement and implementation of Scorpius’ Accelerator and Downstream Transport scope. The aim of Scorpius is to provide a radiographic capability, using particle accelerator technology to generate x-rays.

This position will require effective interactions across a diverse national project team comprised of R&D engineers, project engineers, subcontractors, vendors, and procurement staff. You would report to the ASD-TECH Manager, while closely interacting with the Technical Leads and Control Account Managers.

Primary duties would include developing Statements of Work and associated documentation for procurement of hardware; Interfacing with procurement staff, QA, and vendors to ensure designs are delivered in accordance with requirements and drawings; collaborate with technical staff and Quality Assurance to resolve Supplier Non-Conformances; work with the Control Account Manager and Technical Lead to report status against the schedule; providing technical support for vendor visits and product inspections; and providing technical support for component installation at the Integrated Test Stand and U1a complex at Nevada National Security Site.

Technical Leadership  
Experience on large multi-organizational projects, with a particular emphasis on accelerator systems. 

Demonstrated ability to:

• Demonstrated experience organizing and leading technical teams
• Demonstrated experience managing small projects or technical objectives.
• Knowledgeable of project management tools and principals (e.g. project schedules)

Creo & PDM Link Experience

• Expert knowledge of Creo and PDM Link (required)
• Experience managing PDM Link libraries
• Experience with AutoCad Electrical
• Experience training others to follow organizational protocols

Technical Experience

Knowledge of and experience with complex engineered systems. 

Knowledge of and experience developing:

• Experience with mechanical and electrical designs specifically for accelerator systems
• Knowledgeable of accelerator system hardware 
• Knowledgeable of Inventory management systems
• Knowledgeable of dimensional inspection methods
• Knowledge of assembly and testing needed for accelerator

Communication
Demonstrated ability to effectively engage internal/external customers and stakeholders of multiple disciplines.  Strong interpersonal skills in both verbal and written communications and the ability to effectively communicate with all levels of management and staff.

Education

This position requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET accredited institution and 4 years of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of engineering education and experience directly related to the occupation.

Desired Qualifications:

Knowledge of and experience designing and/or operating technology systems associated with linear induction accelerators.

Work Environment:

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. This position will require travel on an occasional basis. 

Where You Will Work

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.

Regular position: Term status Laboratory employees applying for regular-status positions are converted to regular status.

Incentive Compensation Program: Position is eligible to participate in the Triad Incentive Compensation Program.  You must be in an eligible position for a minimum of 3 months, before July 1st and remain in an eligible position as of the end of the fiscal year, September 30th.  The annual distribution is prorated based on the number of months in the eligible position.