R&D Metals Processing Engineer (R&D Engineer 2)

About the Role

The Thermomechanical Processing Science Team is seeking a Research and Development Engineer to assist research projects investigating the metallurgy of manufacturing. The team works on metal forming and heat-treating projects using equipment such as hydraulic presses, rolling mills, and vacuum heat-treating furnaces. We support a wide variety of programs with an emphasis on identifying creative solutions to meet customer needs.

The successful candidate will work effectively on both independent projects and as part of a team in a science-based prototype manufacturing environment. Responsibilities include coordinating fabrication activities, implementing novel manufacturing solutions, and hands-on work in metal forming.

Responsibilities

• Assist with a variety of metals manufacturing research and development activities.
• Perform hands-on metals processing work.
• Work within integrated and cross-disciplinary teams to design and fabricate experimental metal components aligned with customer needs.
• Advance new fabrication concepts for engineering alloys for incorporation in production environments.
• Author and contribute to technical papers for publishing in peer-reviewed technical journals.
• Serve as a primary interface between engineering and manufacturing functions to ensure production and research objectives are met.
• Develop mentoring skills to mentor junior staff and peers in technical and professional growth.
• Actively participate in professional societies, external working groups, and special assignments.
• Provide peer review of the work of others across organizations or disciplines.

Requirements

• Formal training or hands-on experience in forging, drawing, rolling, heat treating, mechanical testing, or other metal fabrication using manual or computer numerically controlled equipment.
• Understanding of microstructural development during metals manufacturing and heat-treating methods.
• Experience assisting or contributing to R&D projects.
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications, computer operations, and computational engineering analysis.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, with demonstrated ability to interact with colleagues and customers.
• Experience presenting research results in technical summaries, reports, or presentations.
• Ability to lead and manage an R&D project independently or with a small team.
• Ability to obtain a "Q" clearance, which normally requires U.S. citizenship.

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.

Qualifications

• Experience with finite element modeling and/or programming languages (G Code, R, Python, C++, etc.).
• Familiarity with reading machining drawings.
• Familiarity with applying engineering simulations or modeling to production environments.
• Familiarity with heat transfer or stress analysis of manufacturing methods.
• Willingness to travel.

Essential Job Functions

• Lifting 30+ pounds.
• Standing and walking for extended periods.
• Domestic and foreign travel.

Work Location

The work location for this position is onsite in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management.

Benefits

• PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with a large nationwide network.
• Dental and vision insurance.
• Free basic life and disability insurance.
• Paid childbirth 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).

This position requires a Q clearance, and obtaining such clearance requires U.S. citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances. Selected applicants will be subject to a background investigation.