Details
Posted: 20-Jun-22
Location: Los Alamos, New Mexico
Type: Full Time
Required Education: 4 Year Degree
Categories:
Mechanical - Nuclear
Mechanical Engineering
Years of Experience:
2 - 4
Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in science and engineering on behalf of national security. We are seeking a Non-destructive Assay R&D Engineer at either level 2 or 3 to join the Nuclear Materials Support Service (NPI-9) group to support either day or swing shift operations. You will report to the Technical Support Team First Line Manager and be responsible for supporting a large variety of NDA processes and operations within multiple locations at the plutonium facility. We will rely on you to:
- Work with other engineers/researchers and technicians to operate, maintain and troubleshoot NDA equipment used for measuring special nuclear materials (SNM)
- Manage and coordinate NDA equipment repair and maintenance at LANL
- Help develop, implement and keep current all new NDA processes to provide solutions for future NDA measurement needs
- Help solve engineering problems while maintaining designated equipment for NDA operations and provide peer review of the work across organizations
- Assist in the development of technical journal papers and reports and the development of intellectual property
- Scope tasks within a project and define deliverables at task level
- More experienced candidates may also identify ideas for improving NDA operations, lead specific project tasks and mentor junior staff and peers in technical and professional growth
Qualifications:
- BS degree in Engineering, at least 1 year of nuclear experience and 4-6 years of related experience (master’s or Ph.D. preferred)
- 2-5 years of professional level experience using one of the following NDA systems; passive/active neutron counters, tomographic gamma-scanning, far-field gamma spectroscopy, isotopic gamma-ray measurement systems or calorimetry systems
- Demonstrated knowledge of statistical methods used for NDA data analysis methods and ability to develop technical journal papers and reports
- Strong skills and initiative in organization, planning, teamwork, customer interactions and interpersonal communications
- Demonstrated experience in conducting scientific/engineering work while complying with ES&H requirements and using appropriate administrative controls, engineering controls and PPE
Desired Qualifications – not required.
- Experience using any of the following NDA data acquisition/analysis/modeling software is preferred: INCC, FRAM, Maestro, Program Isotopic, SNAP, Peak Easy, Peak Doctor, GADRAS, ISOCS or MCNP programs
- Active DOE level Q L or Q or Q/SCI clearance
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Apply now: https://lanl.jobs/search/jobdetails/rd-engineer-non-destructive-assay-rd-engineer-23/e4f452a1-0eef-409e-b35b-a88708782bc6
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