Electrical Engineer (R&D Engineer 3 / 4)

Overview

The Advanced Sources and Detector (ASD) Project seeks engineering support to execute final design definition and facilitate technical procurements for the assembly, installation and commissioning of the Scorpius accelerator, downstream transport (DST), and ancillary systems. The project involves fabrication, installation, and commissioning of an ~20 MeV linear induction electron accelerator, to diagnose subcritical experiments at NNSS in an underground complex (U1a; 963 feet below grade) as part of the Enhanced Capabilities for Subcritical Experiments Program. The position will be filled at the R&D Engineer 3 or 4 level, with higher level responsibilities assigned if selected for the 4 level.

Responsibilities

• Support design updates and procurements of the accelerator and DST subsystems to be installed at the U1a complex at the NNSS.
• Coordinate with vendors on technical concerns in collaboration with system technical leads and chief engineers; travel to vendors and to NNSS may be required.
• Provide electrical engineering support throughout the project lifecycle, including updating final design (Title III), procurement, fabrication, assembly, installation, commissioning, and transition to operations.
• Ensure final assembly of your system with correct and readily available documentation.
• Ensure all procedures are safe to work, including safety analyses.
• Collaborate with mechanical engineers to ensure a successful accelerator build.
• Contribute as a key member of an integrated design team for electrical distribution, controls, and diagnostics of an advanced linear accelerator system.
• Develop quality designs that meet requirements and national standards while meeting project cost and schedule targets.
• Oversee creation of electrical schematics, block diagrams, wiring diagrams, and cable drawings; review drawings produced by other engineers and designers.
• Troubleshoot electrical hardware using general test equipment; document electrical system designs including as-built drawings.
• Act as a liaison among engineers, electrical safety officers, and fabricators to resolve design / manufacturing issues.
• Perform engineering calculations to size electrical equipment, power distribution, and cables.
• Create content and present engineering designs at review and status meetings.
• Provide technical support for component installation at the Integrated Test Stand and U1a complex at NNSS.

R&D Engineer 4 additional responsibilities

What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements :

Electrical Engineering

Demonstrated experience designing electrical power distribution, instrumentation, and controls systems in industrial settings using AutoCad Electrical. Demonstrated experience creating high-quality electrical schematics, block diagrams, wiring diagrams, and cable drawings using AutoCad Electrical. Basic knowledge of National Electric Code (NEC) and Underwriters Laboratories (UL) listings.

Electrical Testing

Advanced knowledge of general test equipment and experience using DVM, power meters, oscilloscopes, signal and pulse generators, network analyzers, and measurements of analog and digital signals. Demonstrated experience troubleshooting electrical equipment. Ability to generate documentation pertaining to design, procurement, testing and QA / QC.

Project Leadership & Practices

Experience working in a fast-paced project environment to meet technical needs and project deliverables. Familiar with following project processes for design, configuration control, procurement, and nonconformance reports.

Communication and Teamwork

Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with coworkers, vendors, customers, and management. Proven record of leading projects involving diverse team members.

Education / Experience for R&D Engineer 3

Master's Degree in Engineering from an accredited institution and 6 years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and related experience.

Additional Job Requirements for R&D Engineer 4

In addition to the above requirements, qualification at the higher level requires :

Accelerator Engineering Expertise

Extensive experience designing electrical power distribution, instrumentation, and controls systems in industrial settings using AutoCad Electrical. Extensive experience creating high-quality electrical schematics, block diagrams, wiring diagrams, and cable drawings using AutoCad Electrical. Knowledge of NEC and UL listings.

Leadership Experience

Significant experience leading a team and collaborating with other technical experts to overcome engineering challenges.

Education / Experience for R&D Engineer 4

Master's Degree in Engineering from an accredited institution and 12 years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and related experience. A Ph.D. may be preferred.

Desired Qualifications :

Knowledge of and experience designing and / or operating technology systems associated with linear induction accelerators; experience at one or more NNSA design labs.

Work Environment and Location

Work Location : Onsite in Los Alamos, NM. Management may determine other locations.

Position commitment : Regular appointment employees are required to serve a period of continuous service in their current position to be eligible to apply for posted jobs laboratory-wide. The position commitment for this role is 1 year.

Notes to Applicants : Regular travel to vendor sites and U1a for installation support is required.

Security and Compliance : This position requires a Q clearance. Citizenship and other eligibility requirements apply per DOE / DoD regulations. Potential applicants must meet background investigation requirements. See DOE orders for details.

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, and the Laboratory is committed to workplace accessibility with reasonable accommodations upon request.

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