Target Fabrication Science Project Leader (Scientist 3)

Los Alamos National Laboratory

Los Alamos, NM

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Budget Management, Customer Relations, Dental Insurance, Intellectual Property (IP), Interpersonal Skills, Laboratory, Machining, Metrology, Operations Security (OPSEC), Physics, Plasma, Polymers, Problem Solving Skills, Project Planning, Project/Program Management, Publications, Research & Development (R&D), Team Player, Time Management, Tuition Fees, United States Citizen, Vision Plan

LOCATION

Los Alamos, NM

POSTED

6 days ago

What You Will Do

You will work as the Project Leader for the Target Fabrication Team making experimental packages for the Inertial Confinement Fusion and High Energy Density Physics programs within the Office of Experimental Science. In this position you will coordinate teams of engineers and scientists leading production and development efforts to meet near term deadlines and long term development visions. Part of this position is interacting with NNSA Headquarters presenting the Target Fabrication Project Plan that outlines budgets for the required fabrication and development required to meet physics goals set forward by X and P divisions and LANL Program Managers. MST-7 Target Fabrication has world leading capabilities in Machining, Robotic Assembly, Coatings, Polymers, and Characterization that all require a candidate with a broad range of expertise or exposure.

This is also a Scientist position as you will have the opportunity to support development work as a Subject Matter Expert supporting current staff and leading scientific development efforts within the team. A background in some aspect of target fabrication is desired.

What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements:

Strong skills and initiative in organization, planning, teamwork, customer interactions, and interpersonal communications.
Knowledge of fabrication and metrology technologies.
Ability to obtain a Q clearance, which typically requires US citizenship.
Develops innovative advanced concepts, theories, methods, techniques and approaches to address specialized problems, expanding on existing efforts or establishing novel research directions.
Leads in communicating results of technical R&D, including (but not limited to) publications, presentations, reports, intellectual property, technical products, etc.

Education/Experience: Position requires a Master's degree in a STEM field from an accredited college or university and 6 years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

Desired Qualifications:

Experience in the field of either Target Fabrication or Plasma Physics in the HED and ICF field. Experience can be in either the engineering and machining, or the sciences of polymers, coatings, or characterization.

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.

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:

Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People's Republic of China-including the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau-as well as citizens of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (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.
Where You Will Work

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 generous benefits package includes:

PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network
Dental and vision insurance
Free basic life and disability 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 and holidays)
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 citizens of the United States. Foreign nationals 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 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.

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 National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to protected categories such as race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal, state, and local 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 (505)-664-6947.
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