What are the responsibilities and job description for the Designer/Drafter 4/5 position at Los Alamos National Laboratory?
What You Will Do
The Pit Technologies (PT) Division of Los Alamos National Laboratory is the operational group at the forefront of plutonium pit manufacturing and surveillance, enabling the modernization and continued stewardship of the United States' thermonuclear weapons stockpile. This position is assigned to the Tooling Design Team within the Engineering and Product Support Group (PT-5) of the PT Division. The team provides design and configuration management services for the tooling that enables all aspects of the division's diverse mission set, which includes manufacturing 30 plutonium pits per year by 2028, surveilling pits in the stockpile stewardship program, and other national security missions.
Designer/Drafter 4 $71,200 - $112,900
As a Designer/Drafter 4 assigned to PT-5, you will support the development of tooling and equipment for all Pit Technologies groups and operations and will be responsible for contributing to all the following activities: tooling design and prototyping (CAD modeling and drafting), reverse engineering, and process development. You will work closely with other Pit Technologies product engineering, design, and manufacturing personnel in a dynamic and collaborative work environment to provide your customers with timely and novel tooling designs that are fit for use in a Category 2 nuclear facility. You will be expected to work independently and be self-directed in determining the technical objectives of assignments, which you may perform without established procedures. However, you will also work as part of a high performing team while contributing to continuous process improvement initiatives to better meet customer requirements.
Designer/Drafter 5 $85,900 - $139,900
In addition to what was outlined at the lower level, at this level you will be expected to mentor lower-level designers, lead continuous process improvement projects, and complete more challenging or novel design projects with little to no supervision.
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
Computer-aided Design
Position requires an Associate's Degree in an Engineering or Technical field and 5 years of related experience, or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.
Education And Experience (Designer/Drafter 5)
Position requires an Associate's Degree in an Engineering or Technical field and 7 years of related experience, or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.
Desired Qualifications:
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: Applicants must include a resume with a cover letter that addresses all the minimum requirements of the position; any additional desired requirements should also be addressed.
Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People's Republic of China, the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of 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.
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:
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.
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 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 opt. 3.
The Pit Technologies (PT) Division of Los Alamos National Laboratory is the operational group at the forefront of plutonium pit manufacturing and surveillance, enabling the modernization and continued stewardship of the United States' thermonuclear weapons stockpile. This position is assigned to the Tooling Design Team within the Engineering and Product Support Group (PT-5) of the PT Division. The team provides design and configuration management services for the tooling that enables all aspects of the division's diverse mission set, which includes manufacturing 30 plutonium pits per year by 2028, surveilling pits in the stockpile stewardship program, and other national security missions.
Designer/Drafter 4 $71,200 - $112,900
As a Designer/Drafter 4 assigned to PT-5, you will support the development of tooling and equipment for all Pit Technologies groups and operations and will be responsible for contributing to all the following activities: tooling design and prototyping (CAD modeling and drafting), reverse engineering, and process development. You will work closely with other Pit Technologies product engineering, design, and manufacturing personnel in a dynamic and collaborative work environment to provide your customers with timely and novel tooling designs that are fit for use in a Category 2 nuclear facility. You will be expected to work independently and be self-directed in determining the technical objectives of assignments, which you may perform without established procedures. However, you will also work as part of a high performing team while contributing to continuous process improvement initiatives to better meet customer requirements.
Designer/Drafter 5 $85,900 - $139,900
In addition to what was outlined at the lower level, at this level you will be expected to mentor lower-level designers, lead continuous process improvement projects, and complete more challenging or novel design projects with little to no supervision.
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
Computer-aided Design
- Proficiently skilled in use of computer-aided drafting (CAD) and product data management (PDM) software tools used to produce models, drawings, layouts and sketches of components or systems.
- Advanced level understanding of modeling and drawing drafting principals, application of standards, symbols, notes, GD&T on drawings and models to capture design intent.
- Advanced understanding of ASME, ANSI, AWS, and related industry standards for addressing fit, form and function.
- Advanced understanding of engineering, design, and drafting concepts related to a mechanical, electro/mechanical or electrical discipline.
- Advanced knowledge of principles for design, fabrication, assembly and fielding of components and mechanisms.
- Advanced understanding of component and tool design, fixturing, printed circuit boards, schematics, and facility equipment
- Advanced understanding of machine shop equipment like a mill, lathe, drill press, welder and inspection equipment
- Advanced understanding of engineering materials and their suitability for component design and manufacture.
- Experience working in diverse teams, collaborating on novel designs from rough sketches with minimal guidance from a senior level technicians.
- Expert level knowledge and proficiency in the above skills and knowledge areas.
- The ability and desire to mentor lower-level designers and check their work for accuracy and adequacy.
Position requires an Associate's Degree in an Engineering or Technical field and 5 years of related experience, or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.
Education And Experience (Designer/Drafter 5)
Position requires an Associate's Degree in an Engineering or Technical field and 7 years of related experience, or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.
Desired Qualifications:
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience with Creo Parametric and PDMLink.
- ASME GDTP Technologist Certification (ASME Y14.5-2009)
- Active DOE "Q" clearance (or equivalent).
- reading vision
- ability to speak
- ability to discriminate speech
- ability to hear in a normal range (500 to 3000 hz)
- sitting
- climbing stairs
- use of both hands
- lifting 10-20 pounds
- carrying 10-20 pounds
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: Applicants must include a resume with a cover letter that addresses all the minimum requirements of the position; any additional desired requirements should also be addressed.
Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People's Republic of China, the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of 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.
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)
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.
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 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 opt. 3.
Salary : $71,200 - $112,900
