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Description

Job Title Pulsed Power Engineer (R&D Engineer 2/3)

Location Los Alamos, NM, US

Organization Name J-6/Engineering, Operations, & Physics

Minimum Salary

Maximum Salary

This position is open for external candidates only to apply.
What You Will Do

This position will be filled at either the R&D Engineer 2 or 3 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 Integrated Weapons Experiments (J) Division, Dual-Axis Radiographic Hydrodynamic Test (DARHT) Engineering, Operations, and Physics (J-6) Group is seeking a Pulsed Power Engineer to join our Pulsed Power Team. J-6 delivers state-of-the-art accelerator, pulsed-power, beam-target, and radiographic physics capabilities in support of the Laboratory's hydrodynamic test mission.
Our team's core responsibilities include:
Troubleshooting, maintaining, and upgrading the Dual-Axis Radiographic Hydrodynamic Test (DARHT) accelerator pulsed-power systems.
Designing, modeling, developing, and implementing new pulsed-power sources and systems for accelerator applications.
R&D Engineer 2 ($106,400-$176,000)

The selected candidate will:
Design, model, and develop new or improved pulsed-power sources, loads, diagnostics, and systems for DARHT and other accelerators.
Operate, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain pulsed-power systems, including Marx generators, Pulse Forming Networks (PFNs), Pulse Forming Lines (PFLs), Inductive Voltage Adders (IVAs), and solid-state pulsed-power systems.
Provide technical input and analysis on pulsed-power systems for DARHT and other accelerator applications.
Guide technicians in fabrication and troubleshooting activities.
Produce technical reports, documentation, and presentations.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary staff to ensure reliable performance of DARHT systems.
R&D Engineer 3 ($128,000-$215,900)
In addition to the duties outlined above, the selected candidate will:
Leading design upgrades to existing pulsed-power systems and diagnostics to enhance capability and reliability.
Direct troubleshooting, fabrication, and upgrade activities for DARHT and other accelerator systems.
Simulate and test pulsed-power systems for electrical performance and long-term reliability.
Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) on DARHT accelerator pulsed-power systems.

What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
Pulsed-Power Systems

Demonstrated knowledge of safety issues and hazards associated pulsed-power systems and devices
Demonstrated knowledge in the use of interlocks and design features to mitigate risks and hazards
Experience with pulsed-power hardware, diagnostics, and systems.
Electrical Engineering Knowledge
Ability to read and understand complex electrical schematics
Proficiency in circuit design and modeling, including use of circuit simulation tools such as SPICE.
Laboratory & Computational Skills
Experience with data acquisition and analysis
Knowledge of and experience with engineering/scientific computational tools such as Python, MATLAB, or IDL
Communication Skills
Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in teams.
Proven decision-making and creative problem-solving skills.
Ability to obtain a DOE Q Clearance
Usually requires U.S. citizenship.
Additional Job Requirements for the R&D Engineer 3 level:
In addition to the requirements outlined above, qualification at the higher level requires:

Extensive experience in pulsed-power design, implementation, operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance.
Expertise in electromagnetic finite-element modeling and analysis using tools such as ANSYS Maxwell, HFSS, COMSOL, CST, or Flux.
Experience leading and mentoring technical staff and successfully managing technical projects or teams.
Education/Experience for R&D Engineer 2:

Position requires a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an 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:

Position requires a 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.

Desired Qualifications:
Active DOE Q Clearance
Advanced Pulsed-Power Systems Experience
Experience designing pulse-forming networks, Blumleins, transmission lines, and switched capacitor banks
Experience with high-power switches such as spark gaps, solid-state devices, and thyratrons
Experience with linear induction accelerators
Knowledge of linear induction accelerator cells, including magnetic circuits and properties
Essential Job Functions (can perform with or without reasonable accommodation):

Ability to speak, Ability to discriminate speech, Ability to hear in a normal range (500 to 3000 htz), Sitting, Standing, Walking, Typing or keyboarding, lifting 5-10 pounds, Carrying 5-10 pounds.

Work Environment:

Outdoors, In confined space, heights, Underground, Working alone, Working overtime or irregular schedule, Domestic/foreign travel, operation of motor vehicles, Work with weapons or explosives, Work with vibrating equipment/machinery, Work near machinery with moving parts, toxic chemicals, irritant chemicals, dusts or powders, sprays, mists, or vapors, fumes, carcinogens, Hearing protection, Gloves or hand protection, Safety shoes or protective foot-gear, Headgear or head protection, safety glasses or eye protection, face shield or facial protection, Mask or respirator.

Work Location:

The work location for this position is hybrid and is located in Los Alamos, NM. Hybrid is defined as working partially onsite/partially offsite but within 2 hours ground commute of this location. All work locations are at the discretion of management and can change at any time with appropriate notice.

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.

Note to Applicants:

Along with your resume, please 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 Defense Authorization Act, of the People's Republic of China - including the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau - as well as 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 security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities, which includes Los Alamos Laboratory.

Where You Will Work

Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of 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 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 of the United States. Foreign 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 . 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 ; 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.

Equal Opportunity:

Los Alamos 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 , , , ancestry, , , sex, , or preference, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental , medical conditions, , 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 applyhelp@lanl.gov or call 1-505-665-4444 option 1.

Employment Status Full Time

Appointment Type Regular

Regular

Contact Details

Contact Name Nyenhuis, Niko Alexander

Email nnyenhuis@lanl.gov

Work Telephone