What You Will Do

This position will be filled at either the Systems Engineer (Nuclear Facilities Engineer) 3 or 4 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.

The Plutonium Infrastructure Engineering Division (PIE-DO) of Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) develops, maintains, and applies a diverse set of engineering capabilities to provide innovative engineering solutions in support of the Laboratory’s Plutonium Facilities. PIE-DO is responsible for implementing the Conduct of Engineering (COE) program on Division projects. The program elements include processes, standards, training, and qualifications that are applicable throughout the life cycle of a facility. The systems engineering group, PIE-3, is responsible for implementing the systems engineering program across technology domains including but not limited to nuclear, electrical, civil, and mechanical in a fast-paced, responsive development environment.

In PIE-DO, Systems Engineers are working on cutting-edge projects for new technologies and facilities critical to the LANL national security mission. The average day involves collaborating with project managers, a multidisciplinary team of engineers, quality experts, and subject matter experts to support project execution. The Systems Engineer will require a thorough understanding of systems engineering principles and have the aptitude to apply these principles in the execution of the job.

Systems Engineer 3 ($122,300 - $206,300)
As a Systems Engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring that the design solution fully meets its requirements and design intent.  You will be expected to help develop and manage requirements, requirements traceability reports, Verification and Validation (V&V) plans, qualification plans, and test and acceptance documents.

• Demonstrated experience with SE requirement management and Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) software such as Innoslate or Magic Cyber-Systems Engineer, formerly known as CAMEO.
• Thorough understanding of the nature of systems engineering, requirement traceability, Validation & Verification, risk analysis, MBSE, and technical documentation.
• Expertise in applying and creating Systems Engineering processes and procedures that contribute to product quality and mission assurance.

Systems Engineer 4 ($146,800 - $254,700)
In addition to what was outlined at the lower level, the Nuclear Facilities Engineer 4 will:

• A recognized technical expert with experience in the development, testing, and operation of complex systems. Providing expert level engineering knowledge and guidance to other Systems Engineers.
• Demonstrated expertise of systems development and general engineering principles with an aptitude in reading and understanding engineering documents, drawings, and specifications.

• Thorough understanding of systems development and general engineering principles with an aptitude in reading and understanding engineering documents, drawings, and specifications.
• Ability to effectively communicate engineering solutions across roles and technology areas, including management, customers, craft personnel, and staff of varied technical expertise.
• Proven experience in collaborative problem solving to resolve engineering issues on projects that include both nuclear and non-nuclear structures, systems, and components.
• Demonstrated ability to create and apply specialized, state-of-the-art engineering and scientific principles, techniques, methods, and tools to provide solutions for an extensive and diverse range of project deliverables.
• Proficiency in MS Office Products, including MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Demonstrated experience in leading integrated project teams to solve engineering, scientific, and other technical problems through resolution activities.
• Experience in mentoring and developing the skills of junior engineers.
• Highly experienced communicator across required project meetings, conferences, reviews, and briefings to ensure deliverables meet all customer expectations.
• Expertise in applying and creating Systems Engineering processes and procedures that contribute to product quality and mission assurance.
• Demonstrated history of maintaining and building up a proactive culture of collaboration both internally and externally to the organization.
• Ability to manage the functionality and performance of systems and identify design requirements using a risk-based graded approach.

• Extensive experience in leading integrated project teams to solve engineering, scientific, and other technical problems through resolution activities.
• Excellent written, oral, and presentation skills
• Track record of developing innovative concepts, theories, methods, techniques, and approaches to address technical problems.
• Serve as a technical resource and mentor to engineers of all levels of experience.

• Extensive experience in design, construction, or field engineering experience on facility operation projects.
• Current registration as an Engineer in Training (EIT) or Professional Engineer (PE).
• Systems Engineering Professional Certification from INCOSE at the Associate or Certified level or equivalent.  
• Systems Engineering Certificates from other academic or professional institutions.
• Extensive knowledge of LANL COE including administrative procedures and standards. Chapter 20 of the LANL Engineering Standards Manual Chapter 20 is of particular interest. Familiar with relevant industry, regulatory, or Department of Energy/National Nuclear Security Administration (DOE/NNSA) codes and standards. Relevant codes and standards include but are not limited to:
• International Building Code
• National Fire Protection Association Life Safety (NFPA 101)
• American Society of Mechanical Engineers Nuclear Quality Assurance (ASME NQA-1)
• Department of Energy Standard 1073 Configuration Management
• Skilled in systems engineering, requirement traceability, Verification and Validation, risk analysis, and technical documentation.
• Recognized broad and/or unique knowledge of nuclear facility engineering systems, processes, and calculations; application of nuclear facility engineering methods; and application of technology aided nuclear facility engineering tool to nuclear facility engineering problems.

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.

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.

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