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What You Will Do
The Weapon Systems Engineering (W) Division provides systems engineering and program management to ensure the safety, reliability, and security of our nation's nuclear stockpile for the entire life cycle. (W) Division is responsible for leadership of activities in stockpile surveillance, assessment, certification, and life extension projects.
The W Division Nuclear Explosive Safety Office (W-NES) supports the Nuclear Weapons Program by providing nuclear explosive safety and design expertise to W Division and the Nuclear Security Enterprise.
Under the direction of the W-NES Office Lead, members of the LANL W-NES office:
Scientist 3 ($122,300- $206,300)
Regularly serve as an independent voting member on NNSA-led nuclear explosive safety assessments of all DOE and OST nuclear explosive operations
Serve as a voting member for NNSA-led Deliberate Unauthorized Use Review Teams.
Provide advanced-level advice and consult with LANL weapons system groups responsible for the B61, W76, W78, and W88 on specific issues of nuclear weapon safety
Serve as an advisor to the NNSA voting member on DoD-led Nuclear Weapon Safety and Security Studies
As necessary, work with weapons component SMEs and weapons response analysts on issues relevant to nuclear weapon safety
Provide guidance to the Pantex Plant on Nuclear Explosives Safety issues, and the design of Nuclear Explosives Operations (NEOs) to meet DOE O452-series Nuclear Explosives Safety Standards
Provide interpretation of DOE Nuclear Explosive and Weapon Surety (NEWS) Order requirements and ensure effective LANL system implementation
Coordinate Pantex NES reviews and evaluations with appropriate LANL and DOE personnel
Scientist 4 ($146,800- $254,700)
In addition to what was outlined at the lower level, at this level you will:
Provide expert-level advice and consult with LANL weapons system groups responsible for the B61, W76, W78, and W88 on specific issues of nuclear weapon safety
Provide safety-related input to DOE for both the active and inactive U.S. nuclear assets, as well as the U.K. Trident Program through JOWOG 44 interactions
Provide expert-level guidance to the Pantex Plant on Nuclear Explosives Safety issues, and the design of Nuclear Explosives Operations (NEOs) to meet DOE O452-series Nuclear Explosives Safety Standards
Conduct management and peer reviews of NES evaluations
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
Weapon Knowledge / Experience
Basic-level knowledge of nuclear Explosives, nuclear Weapons components, nuclear weapons physics or nuclear explosive surety
Ability to obtain advanced-level knowledge of nuclear Explosives, Pantex Nuclear Explosives Operations, nuclear weapon system assemblies, and stockpile component assemblies
Technical Leadership
Experience interacting with and presenting to high level leadership and customers
Demonstrated ability to effectively plan and organize assignments
Demonstrated ability to effectively lead teams in a multi-discipline environment and interact effectively with a variety of organizations
Problem Solving
Ability to recognize technical problems, and effectively document/clearly communicate issues of concern
Demonstrated ability to quickly assimilate and draw conclusions from large amounts of technical information
Communication and Teamwork
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively verbally and through written documentation
Experience in communicating with coworkers, laboratory management and customers
Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimum supervision, as well as effectively as part of a team in a multi-discipline environment and interact effectively with a variety of organizations
Additional Job Requirements for Scientist 4:
Weapon Engineering Experience
Advanced-level knowledge of nuclear explosives and Pantex Nuclear Explosives Operations
Advanced-level experience with nuclear weapon system assemblies and stockpile component assemblies.
Technical Leadership
Demonstrated ability to lead, manage, and mentor junior team members through large scale problems
Ability to recognize technical problems and conduct research, analysis and testing to generate suitable solutions and effectively document and communicate germane results whilst implement large scale projects
Education/ Experience:
Scientist 3: 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.
Scientist 4: Position requires a Master's degree in a STEM field from an accredited college or university and 12 years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.
Desired Qualifications:
Demonstrated ability to maintain a high level of accuracy and completeness to ensure planned results are achieved.
Experience interacting with and presenting to upper level LANL management and DOE nuclear weapons customers.
Active Q clearance or the ability to obtain a Q clearance
Work Location: T he 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: This position is subject to the requirements of the Human Reliability Program (HRP). All candidates invited for an interview must consent to be in the HRP at the time of the interview. Only the selected candidate may be subject to the requirements of HRP, which includes a pre-employment background check, a counterintelligence-scope polygraph, medical examination including psychological evaluations, and drug/alcohol testing. Although the primary responsibilities of this position are associated with work at Los Alamos National Laboratory, occasional travel is required.
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 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)
Additional Details
Directive 206.2 - Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2 (https://directives.nnsa.doe.gov/supplemental-directive/sd-0206-0002) . 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 (https://www.directives.doe.gov/directives-documents/400-series/0472.2-BOrder-chg1-pgchg) for additional information.
HRP: This position is subject to the requirements of the DOE Human Reliability Program as specified in 10 Code of Federal Regulation, Part 712, §712.11. These requirements include on going drug and alcohol testing, as well as periodic medical and psychological evaluations.
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.
Regular position: Term status Laboratory employees applying for regular-status positions are converted to regular status.
Internal Applicants: Regular appointment employees who have served the required period of continuous service in their current position are eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the required period of continuous service, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. Please refer to Policy Policy P701 (https://int.lanl.gov/policy/documents/P701.pdf) for applicant eligibility requirements.
Equal Opportunity: Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to 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 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 1-505-664-6947 option 2 and then option 3.