Research Technician 4/5 Los Alamos National LaboratoryResearch Technician 4/5Los Alamos, NM$72,800–$115,400 / yearDue to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People's Republic of China, 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 national security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities, which includes Los Alamos National Laboratory. Safely handle radioactive materials and chemicals in glove boxes; perform glove box bag outs and glove changes in a respirator; follow Detailed Operating Procedures and follow formality of operations for conducting work in a Nuclear Facility; protect nuclear materials and classified information in a secure environment; perform transactions on the LANMAS computer system and conduct activities in accordance with environmental regulations.
Research Technologist 1/2 Los Alamos National LaboratoryResearch Technologist 1/2Los Alamos, NM$87,800–$143,000 / yearDue 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. Directive 206.2 - Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2 .
Undergraduate Research Associate Los Alamos National LaboratoryUndergraduate Research AssociateLos Alamos, NMThe research will involve the design, implementation, and evaluation of advanced computational algorithms that: Identify spatial and compositional patterns in multi-element mapping datasets (e.g., gradients, segregation, inclusions, clustering, interfaces, and anomalous regions); Recommend follow-on measurement actions to maximize information gain, including: Identifying regions where additional raster scans should be performed, Suggesting locations for higher-resolution or higher-statistics scans, Proposing targeted point analyses to refine compositional estimates; Optimize acquisition parameters (e.g., dwell time, step size, spatial resolution, and count-statistics proxies) to enhance data quality while respecting operational and instrument constraints; Detect and manage out-of-bounds or invalid parameter selections by incorporating safe operating limits into the decision-making framework; Integrate uncertainty quantification and data-quality metrics to prioritize measurements and avoid low-value or unreliable regions. Strong programming experience in Python, including scientific computing libraries (NumPy, SciPy, scikit-learn, PyTorch/TensorFlow, etc.); Experience with machine learning, AI methods, or data-driven modeling; Familiarity with uncertainty quantification, statistical inference, or Bayesian experimental design; Experience analyzing spatially resolved or imaging datasets; Demonstrated ability to design and implement modular, reproducible scientific software; Experience working with scientific instrumentation data or experimental workflows (preferred); Demonstrated ability to conduct independent and collaborative research; Strong written and oral communication skills.
Research Technologist 3 Los Alamos National LaboratoryResearch Technologist 3Los Alamos, NMDue 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. Work Environment: In a widely ranging ambient temperatures, work in areas controlled for radioactive contamination and/or radiation exposure, work in a noisy environment, work near electrical power supplies, work near machinery with moving parts, safety glasses or eye protection, hearing protection, safety shoes or protective footgear, potential for frequent domestic travel to NCERC (NV).
Controls Technologist (Research Technologist 1/2) Los Alamos National LaboratoryControls Technologist (Research Technologist 1/2)Los Alamos, NM$87,800–$143,000 / yearWork 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. Core responsibilities of the group include: (1) designing, modeling, and verifying beam physics in both accelerators, (2) advancing the science and technology of beam-target interactions, (3) designing, modeling, and verifying relativistic electron diodes, (4) designing and fielding diagnostics including: pulsed power and non-invasive beam and plasma diagnostics, (5) system engineering support for the controls, mechanical, and pulsed power and diagnostic systems for both accelerators, (6) operating, maintaining, and upgrading both accelerators, and (7) Research and Development necessary for optimization and upgrades of the accelerators.
Electrochemistry Research Technologist 1/2 Los Alamos National LaboratoryElectrochemistry Research Technologist 1/2Los Alamos, NM$87,800–$143,000 / yearDue 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. The successful candidate will join the Electrochemistry and Corrosion Team which performs electroplating, electropolishing, coatings development, corrosion testing, and processing of highly diverse materials from the nano-scale to production scale.
Electrochemistry Postdoctoral Research Associate Los Alamos National LaboratoryElectrochemistry Postdoctoral Research AssociateLos Alamos, NMDue 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. The successful candidate will join a team developing methods for electrodeposition that involve: 1) novel electrochemical waveforms, 2) electrolyte development, 3) electrochemical, chemical, and physical analysis of resultant films, and 4) industrial electrochemical processes such as separations, machining, and electroforming.
Electrochemistry Research Technician 3/4 Los Alamos National LaboratoryElectrochemistry Research Technician 3/4Los Alamos, NM$66,100–$103,600 / yearDue 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. The successful candidate will join the Electrochemistry and Corrosion Team which performs electroplating, electropolishing, coatings development, corrosion testing, and processing of highly diverse materials from the nano-scale to production scale.
Graduate Research Associate Los Alamos National LaboratoryGraduate Research AssociateLos Alamos, NMDue 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. Identify spatial and compositional patterns in multi-element mapping datasets (e.g., gradients, segregation, inclusions, clustering, interfaces, and anomalous regions); Recommend follow-on measurement actions to maximize information gain, including: Identifying regions where additional raster scans should be performed, Suggesting locations for higher-resolution or higher-statistics scans, Proposing targeted point analyses to refine compositional estimates.
ICP-MS Technologist / Research Technologist 1-2 Los Alamos National LaboratoryICP-MS Technologist / Research Technologist 1-2Los Alamos, NM$85,900–$139,900 / yearDue 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. Demonstrated ability to reduce and interpret isotopic and elemental data from inorganic mass spectrometry methods and prepare reports or presentations for stakeholders.
Radiochemical Laboratory Technician- Research Tec 3/4 Los Alamos National LaboratoryRadiochemical Laboratory Technician- Research Tec 3/4Los Alamos, NMDue 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. The Actinide Analytical Chemistry (C-AAC) Group within Chemistry Division is looking for a Research Technician at either a level 3 or level 4. This position serves one of the Laboratory's core national security missions' areas: Weapons Science.
Postdoctoral Research Associate: Quantum Algorithms for f-Element Chemistry and Separations Los Alamos National LaboratoryPostdoctoral Research Associate: Quantum Algorithms for f-Element Chemistry and SeparationsLos Alamos, NMDue 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. In addition to the minimum requirements, the following qualifications are desired, and preference will be given to candidates satisfying at least one of them: Experience with lanthanide or actinide chemistry, especially systems where relativistic effects, spin-orbit coupling, strong correlation, or multireference character are important.
Artificial Intelligence and Computer Vision for Materials Postdoctoral Research Associate Los Alamos National LaboratoryArtificial Intelligence and Computer Vision for Materials Postdoctoral Research AssociateLos Alamos, NMDue 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. The Materials Physics and Application Division -Center for Integrated Nanotechnologies (MPA-CINT) and Theoretical Division-Physics and Chemistry of Materials (T-1) at Los Alamos National Laboratory seeks a highly motivated post-doctoral candidate, in the areas of Computer Vision (CV), Artificial Intelligence (AI), and materials modeling, with an emphasis on characterizing micrographs/radiographs using computer vision and AI.
Machine Learning for Earth Science Postdoctoral Research Associate Los Alamos National LaboratoryMachine Learning for Earth Science Postdoctoral Research AssociateLos Alamos, NMDue 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. Experience developing or applying advanced scientific machine learning methods for complex physical systems, including one or more of the following: probabilistic modeling and uncertainty quantification, data assimilation or state estimation, inverse problems, downscaling or multi-resolution modeling, causal modeling or attribution, explainable ML, physics-informed or structure-preserving architectures, and scalable analysis of large simulations, reanalysis products, remote sensing data, or observational datasets.
NewShock Physics and Materials at Extreme Conditions Postdoctoral Research Associate Los Alamos National LaboratoryShock Physics and Materials at Extreme Conditions Postdoctoral Research AssociateLos Alamos, NMDue to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People's Republic of China, 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 national security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities, which includes Los Alamos National Laboratory. Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People's Republic of China, 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 national security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities, which includes Los Alamos National Laboratory.
GraduSummer Student Research Assistant - Computational Physics and Modeling Los Alamos National LaboratoryGraduSummer Student Research Assistant - Computational Physics and ModelingLos Alamos, NMDue 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. Instructions on How to Activate/Create a LANL Jobs Account: Follow the instructions below if you have ever had an employee Z number, been a contractor, or received Los Alamos Lab insurance coverage to activate your account: Select the Click Here button if you have been employed with the Lab or received insurance coverage.
Research Tec 2/3 (Inspection & NDE Weekends) Los Alamos National LaboratoryResearch Tec 2/3 (Inspection & NDE Weekends)Los Alamos, NM$66,100–$103,600 / yearDue 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. This position is subject to DOE Order 426.2A, Personnel Selection, Training, and Qualification Requirements for DOE Nuclear Facilities, which establishes entry-level requirements to ensure candidates selected for specific positions can successfully perform the requirements of the job.
Equipment Technologist 2/3 (Research Technologist 2/3) Los Alamos National LaboratoryEquipment Technologist 2/3 (Research Technologist 2/3)Los Alamos, NM$96,600–$158,000 / yearDue 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. This position is subject to DOE Order 426.2A, Personnel Selection, Training, and Qualification Requirements for DOE Nuclear Facilities, which establishes entry-level requirements to ensure candidates selected for specific positions can successfully perform the requirements of the job.
Sigma-1 Process Modeling Post-Doctoral Research Associate Los Alamos National LaboratorySigma-1 Process Modeling Post-Doctoral Research AssociateLos Alamos, NMDue 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. Demonstrated experience with multiphysics, finite element, molecular dynamics, computational fluid dynamics, or related process modeling tools such as Abaqus, ANSYS, COMSOL, STAR-CCM+, Flow3D, OpenFOAM, MOOSE, LAMMPS, MATLAB, Python-based simulation workflows, or comparable commercial or custom software.
Acoustics in Enhanced Geothermal Systems Graduate Research Assistant Los Alamos National LaboratoryAcoustics in Enhanced Geothermal Systems Graduate Research AssistantLos Alamos, NMDue to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People's Republic of China, 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 national security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities, which includes Los Alamos National Laboratory. Our current work focuses on applied research for material characterization (solids, liquids, gases), acoustical imaging, nonlinear acoustics, acoustic separation of two-phase systems, detection of corrosion and other defects in materials and acoustically engineered materials.
Computational Physics Post-Doc Research Associate Los Alamos National LaboratoryComputational Physics Post-Doc Research AssociateLos Alamos, NMDue 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. The Dual-Axis Radiographic Hydrodynamic Test (DARHT) Engineering, Operations, and Physics (J-6) Group, within the Integrated Weapons Experiments (J) Division, seeks a highly motivated postdoctoral research associate to join our team and contribute to important challenges relevant to intense relativistic electron beams.
Additive and Traditional Polymer Manufacturing R&D Technician (Research Tec 3/4) Los Alamos National LaboratoryAdditive and Traditional Polymer Manufacturing R&D Technician (Research Tec 3/4)Los Alamos, NM$66,100–$103,600 / yearDue 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. The Tec will provide support operations for multiple functions which could include powder mixing for additive manufacturing, machine troubleshooting, machine operation, material characterization, and compression molding.
Advanced Manufacturing & Mission Realization Research Technologist 3 Los Alamos National LaboratoryAdvanced Manufacturing & Mission Realization Research Technologist 3Los Alamos, NM$96,600–$158,000 / yearDue to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People's Republic of China, 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 national security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities, which includes Los Alamos National Laboratory. Essential Job Functions (can perform with or without reasonable accommodation: Reading vision, ability to speak, ability to hear in a normal range (500 to 3000 Hz), sitting, standing, walking, crouching, reaching, use of both arms, applying torque with hands/arms, gripping with hands, and lifting 30+ pounds.
FIB/Coatings Technologist (Research Technologist 1/2) Los Alamos National LaboratoryFIB/Coatings Technologist (Research Technologist 1/2)Los Alamos, NM$87,800–$143,000 / yearDue 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. Directive 206.2 - Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2 .
Advanced Manufacturing Research Technologist 2/3 Los Alamos National LaboratoryAdvanced Manufacturing Research Technologist 2/3Los Alamos, NM$96,600–$158,000 / yearDue 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. Essential Job Functions(can perform with or without reasonable accommodation): Reading vision, ability to speak, ability to hear in a normal range (500 to 3000 Hz), sitting, standing, walking, crouching, reaching, use of both arms, applying torque with hands/arms, gripping with hands, and lifting 30+ pounds.
Space Instrument Research Technologist 1/2 Los Alamos National LaboratorySpace Instrument Research Technologist 1/2Los Alamos, NM$87,800–$143,000 / yearDue 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. Education/Experience at higher level: Position requires a Bachelor's Degree in a related field from an accredited institution and minimum of 5 years related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.
Research Technologist 2/3 Los Alamos National LaboratoryResearch Technologist 2/3Los Alamos, NM$96,600–$158,000 / yearNote 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. The Group contributes to national programs intended to protect, deter, and respond to weapons of mass destruction through tailored training and by using specialized applied electromagnetic solutions, rapid prototyping, designing/building/testing/delivering tools and trainers along with novel safing technologies, RF solutions, and cyberphysical applications.
Machinist (Research Technician 3/4) Los Alamos National LaboratoryMachinist (Research Technician 3/4)Los Alamos, NM$66,100–$103,600 / yearDue 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. Uses and interprets engineering blueprints, sketches, specifications, and related data to assist in the development of design factors, conducting operational test and fault isolation on systems and equipment, recommending modifications, troubleshooting malfunctions, documenting findings and reporting results.