Lead Design Engineer - Active Clearance Required

About the role

The Lead Design Engineer (LDE) is responsible for the mechanical engineering aspects of the Advanced Sources and Detectors (ASD) Scorpius project. This MIE is designed and procured on behalf of the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) by major NNSA laboratories and sites. The LDE works closely with the ASD Project Office at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL).

Responsibilities

• Derive complex engineering requirements, develop designs, and perform supporting analyses of mechanical systems, test prototypes, and associated diagnostics for pulsed power and mechanical systems.
• Interface with the local team, project office, and partner labs/sites to ensure the completion of the various ASD design tasks.
• Oversee the detailed design process, component part fabrication, and unit assembly.
• Prepare supporting safety and engineering documentation and participate in engineering design reviews.
• Participate in engineering testing operations, analyze results, and write reports.
• Generate detailed plans, schedules, and budgets for project activities and lead the execution of the plans.
• Work independently as well as a part of a multidisciplinary team including providing mentoring to junior engineers.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• This position requires an active Department of Energy (DOE) Q-level clearance or active Top Secret clearance issued by another U.S. government agency at the time of hire.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field, or the equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• Advanced knowledge and significant experience in two or more of the following: engineering hardware design, systems engineering, manufacturing techniques, testing processes, and FEA structural and thermal analysis.
• Significant experience working effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Significant experience using standard project management practices and proven ability to meet schedule and deliverables for multiple concurrent projects with a range of priorities.
• Significant experience leading project teams, exhibiting a proficiency in interpersonal interactions and the ability to solve problems as they arise.
• Advanced-verbal and written communication skills necessary to effectively collaborate in a team environment and present and explain technical information.

Qualifications

• This position requires an active Department of Energy (DOE) Q-level clearance or active Top Secret clearance issued by another U.S. government agency at time of hire.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field, or the equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• Advanced knowledge and significant experience in two or more of the following: engineering hardware design, systems engineering, manufacturing techniques, testing processes, and FEA structural and thermal analysis.
• Significant experience working effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Significant experience using standard project management practices and proven ability to meet schedule and deliverables for multiple concurrent projects with a range of priorities.
• Significant experience leading project teams, exhibiting a proficiency in interpersonal interactions and the ability to solve problems as they arise.
• Advanced-verbal and written communication skills necessary to effectively collaborate in a team environment and present and explain technical information.

Skills

• Expertise in identifying, defining, and solving complex multi-disciplinary problems with significant electric system requirements in a timely, cost effective manner.
• Subject matter expertise as a project engineer with demonstrated ability to lead major technical efforts.
• Subject matter expertise of engineering hardware design, fabrication, or testing processes.

Benefits

• Flexible benefits package including 401(k), relocation assistance, education reimbursement program, flexible schedules, and inclusion initiatives.

Pay

• $175,530 - $267,060 Annually for the SES.4 level
• $175,530 - $222,564 Annually for the SES.3 level

Schedule

• Full-time on-site presence due to the nature of the work.