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Description
Job Title R&D Hardware Assurance Engineer (R&D Engineer 1)
Location Los Alamos, NM, US
Organization Name WRS-SNA/Secure Networks & Assurance
Minimum Salary 92300
Maximum Salary 151000
What You Will Do
The Weapons Research Services - Secure Networks and Assurance (WRS-SNA) group is looking for an early career mechanical or electrical engineer to work within the Nuclear Weapons Cyber Assurance Laboratory (NWCAL). This is an excellent opportunity to leverage academic expertise in the development of advanced concepts related to hardware assurance.
After initial onboarding and training, the successful candidate will use their expertise to accomplish and grow in the following job activities:
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
Desired Qualifications:
Work Location: The work location for this position is hybrid and is located in Los Alamos, NM. Hybrid is defined as working partially onsite/partially offsite but within 2 hours ground commute of this location. All work locations are at the discretion of management and can change at any time with appropriate notice.
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: For full consideration, please attach a detailed cover letter and resume that outlines how you meet the requirements of this position.
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:
Additional Details
Directive 206.2 - Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2. 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/SCI (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 ship 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 for additional information.
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 P701 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 or call 1- option 2 and then option 3.
Employment Status Full Time
Appointment Type Regular
Regular
Contact Details
Contact Name Trotter, Deidre Elise
Email
Work Telephone
Job Title R&D Hardware Assurance Engineer (R&D Engineer 1)
Location Los Alamos, NM, US
Organization Name WRS-SNA/Secure Networks & Assurance
Minimum Salary 92300
Maximum Salary 151000
What You Will Do
The Weapons Research Services - Secure Networks and Assurance (WRS-SNA) group is looking for an early career mechanical or electrical engineer to work within the Nuclear Weapons Cyber Assurance Laboratory (NWCAL). This is an excellent opportunity to leverage academic expertise in the development of advanced concepts related to hardware assurance.
After initial onboarding and training, the successful candidate will use their expertise to accomplish and grow in the following job activities:
- Research and implement hardware and firmware assurance solutions within the NWCAL to contribute to the weapons mission at LANL.
- Working with the NWCAL team to implement processes to strengthen the institutional hardware and firmware assurance capability
- Assist in the development of technical products and reports related to technology assurance.
- Work as part of a larger team to develop and improve current processes and procedures and provide technology assurance services to the LANL Weapons program.
- Assist in the research, design, of formal methods to provide assurance for Operational Technology and other hardware implementation.
- Participate in working groups to understand and contribute to the state of the art in technology assurance.
- Be a critical part of the NWCAL team and execute direction received from the leadership team.
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
- Demonstrated experience in the application of formal methods in mechanical and/or electrical engineering.
- The ability to understand and develop new methods, techniques, and procedures to provide technical assurance of hardware used within critical manufacturing environments.
- An understanding of counterfeit detection methods and experience in the application of those methods.
- The ability to work in a fast-paced dynamic environment as a member of a team.
- Competence in at least one programming language (Python, C, Java, Rust, etc.)
- This position requires a DOE Top Secret "Q" clearance. The ability to obtain and maintain a DOE "Q" clearance is required.
Desired Qualifications:
- Knowledge of or experience with methods used to detect counterfeit or subverted technology
- Knowledge of or experience with chemical analysis methos such as Time of Flight Mass Spectrometry (TOF/MS) and Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) Spectroscopy
- Knowledge of or experience with optical imaging techniques such as Thermoreflectance Imaging and Digital Microscopy
- Familiarity with 3D modeling software and additive manufacturing
Work Location: The work location for this position is hybrid and is located in Los Alamos, NM. Hybrid is defined as working partially onsite/partially offsite but within 2 hours ground commute of this location. All work locations are at the discretion of management and can change at any time with appropriate notice.
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: For full consideration, please attach a detailed cover letter and resume that outlines how you meet the requirements of this position.
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. 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/SCI (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 ship 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 for additional information.
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 P701 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 or call 1- option 2 and then option 3.
Employment Status Full Time
Appointment Type Regular
Regular
Contact Details
Contact Name Trotter, Deidre Elise
Work Telephone
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