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Controls Engineering Post Bachelors Student

Los Alamos National Laboratory

Los Alamos, NM

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology), Communication Skills, Control Engineering, Control Systems, Dental Insurance, Electrical Components, Electrical Engineering, Electricity, Electronics, Engineering Drawing, Explosives, Insurance, Interpersonal Skills, Laboratory, Laboratory Equipment, Microsoft Windows Operating System, Operations Security (OPSEC), Oscilloscope, Physics, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Radiography, Relationship Management, Research & Development (R&D), System Operations, Systems Hardware, Test Equipment, Testing, Tuition Fees, Typing, United States Citizen, Vision Plan, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Los Alamos, NM
POSTED
30+ days ago
What You Will Do

The Integrated Weapons Experiments (J) Division's Engineering Operations and Physics (J-6) Group is seeking a Controls Engineer Post-Bachelor Student to support accelerator control system software and hardware for the Dual-Axis Radiographic Hydrodynamic Test (DARHT) Facility. J-6 delivers state-of-the-art capabilities in support of Los Alamos National Laboratory's hydrodynamic test mission. Core responsibilities include physics, diagnostics and data acquisition, controls, timing, pulsed power, mechanical systems, and operations essential to DARHT's accelerators. The group also conducts R&D to advance accelerator capabilities.

In this role, the selected candidate will collaborate with a diverse team of scientists, engineers, technologists, and technicians on DARHT projects and programs, while receiving training on the specialized software and hardware used across both accelerators.

The Integrated Weapons Experiments (J) Division's Engineering Operations and Physics (J-6) Group is seeking a Controls Engineer Post-Bachelor Student to support accelerator control system software and hardware for the Dual-Axis Radiographic Hydrodynamic Test (DARHT) Facility. J-6 delivers state-of-the-art capabilities in support of Los Alamos National Laboratory's hydrodynamic test mission. Core responsibilities include physics, diagnostics and data acquisition, controls, timing, pulsed power, mechanical systems, and operations essential to DARHT's accelerators. The group also conducts R&D to advance accelerator capabilities.

In this role, the selected candidate will collaborate with a diverse team of scientists, engineers, technologists, and technicians on DARHT projects and programs, while receiving training on the specialized software and hardware used across both accelerators.

What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements:
Control Systems
Familiarity with common electronic/electrical test equipment, knowledge of data acquisition systems and the applications of creative problem-solving.

Programming

Programming experience with high-level languages and control system software in a Microsoft Windows environment.

Engineering

Demonstrated knowledge in electrical engineering, electrical drawings, one-line diagram, electrical circuits.

Communication

Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills and demonstrated ability to

interact with all levels of personnel and customers. Experience with collaboration across

organizational boundaries and the ability to manage these relationships in a positive manner.

Education/Experience: Must have earned a Bachelor's degree from an ABET accredited institution within the last 3 years in Electrical Engineering.

Must have graduated with a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or above on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent).

Desired Qualifications:

Experience with electronics and typical lab equipment such as oscilloscopes and DVMs.

Essential Job Functions(can perform with or without reasonable accommodation): Ability to speak, Ability to discriminate speech, Ability to hear in a normal range (500 to 3000 Hz), Sitting, Standing, Walking, Typing or keyboarding, lifting 5-10 pounds, Carrying 5-10 pounds.

Work Environment: Outdoors, In confined space, heights, Underground, Working alone, Working overtime or irregular schedule, Domestic/foreign travel, operation of motor vehicles, Work with weapons or explosives, Work with vibrating equipment/machinery, Work near machinery with moving parts, toxic chemicals, irritant chemicals, dusts or powders, sprays, mists, or vapors, fumes, carcinogens, Hearing protection, Gloves or hand protection, Safety shoes or protective foot-gear, Headgear or head protection, safety glasses or eye protection, face shield or facial protection, Mask or respirator.

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

Note to Applicants:

Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People's Republic of China-including the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau-as well as citizens of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea), and the Russian Federation, who are not Lawful Permanent Residents ("green card" holders) are prohibited from accessing facilities that support the mission, functions, and operations of national security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities, which includes Los Alamos National Laboratory.

For full consideration: Along with your resume, please include a detailed cover letter explaining how you meet each of the minimum requirements and any of the desired qualifications.

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(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 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.

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 for applicant eligibility requirements.
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 such as 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, state, and local 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 (505)-664-6947.
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