Engineering Technologist III

Overview

Longenecker & Associates (L&A), a Geosyntec Company, is a trusted partner enabling critical missions across the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) complex for more than 30 years. We contribute to DOE’s nuclear security and environmental remediation enterprise by providing the highest-caliber staff and experts. We are seeking a motivated Engineering Technologist 3 to contribute to our mission supporting our work at Los Alamos National Lab  in Los Alamos, NM.

 

Geosyntec is an innovative, international engineering and consulting firm serving private and public-sector clients to address new ventures and complex problems involving our environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. Our engineers, scientists, technical and project employees serve our clients from offices across the world. Ranked by ENR as one of the top environmental engineering design firms, Geosyntec is internationally known for its technical leadership, broad experience, and exceptional client service.

 

We invest in our people.  Each employee is unique, and your career at Geosyntec will be too.  We offer competitive pay and benefits, and well-being programs to support you and your family.

 

To Learn More Visit: http://www.geosyntec.com/careers/.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• The W93 Systems Development and Realization group is looking for an experienced mechanical designer to join our team as a checker of design definition.
• The position requires a range of expertise in 3D Computer-Aided Design (CAD), hardware design, fabrication, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), and engineering concepts.
• May also be expected to guide teams consisting of staff from diverse backgrounds through design iterations to address potential engineering defects.
• Completed work is reviewed from the expectation of expert results without appreciable direction.
• Involved with technical solutions to complex and/or unique problems, which require the regular use of ingenuity, creativity and independence.
• Solutions are frequently original and impact the outcome of the entire project.
• May be asked to mentor junior staff on the details of models-based definition and GD&T.
• This is an opportunity to be part of the first new weapon system program in over 30 years.
• Q-20, W93/Mk7 Systems Development and Realization Group, defines, develops, and fields the warhead system for the newest Navy sub-launched ballistic missile weapon program.
• We support the DoD/Navy SSP and DoE/NNSA customers in defining the mission need and corresponding technical and programmatic requirements.
• The W93 collaborates closely with Sandia National Laboratories (SNL) and Lockheed Martin Space design agencies, developing the re-entry system, ensuring safe, secure, & reliable warhead performance and a relevant nuclear deterrent.
• Q-20 also incorporates the production agency teams (KCNSC, Pantex, SRS, Y-12, LANL, and SNL) tightly into the design, qualification, and realization processes

Education and Licensure

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology Science, Math or related degree from an accredited institution and 8 years of directly related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.(required)

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

REQUIRED SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• At least 8 years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. (required)
• Due to federal contract security requirements, this position requires U.S. Citizenship. (required)
• Due to federal contract security requirements, candidates must be able to successfully pass a federal background investigation to secure and maintain DOE Q security clearance. (required)

• Professional Experience: Advanced understanding of:Mechanical Computer Aided Design (CAD) (required)

• Experience with mechanical computer aided design, manufacturing, inspection, assembly, and testing(required)

• Experience checking Creo models and drawings for form, fit, and function and Models Based Definition (MBD).(required)

• Experience Conducting tolerance and stack analyses as well as compliance with most recent design standards.(required)

• Proven mechanical design experience for ensuring product definition meets requirements as well as for producibility while reducing rejected products.(required)

• Knowledge and experience with MBD to recommend best practices or methods of improvement while maintaining compliance with NNSA, LANL, and industry standards.(required)

• Proven experience working with Creo 3D CAD software, PDMLink Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), GD&T, and tolerance stack-up analysis software.(required)

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  Familiar with the application of ASME Y14 standards, with emphasis on Y14.5 - 2009 and Y14.41 MBD. Experience with developing and interpreting 3D CAD models standards, practices, and procedures used for conveying design intent internally and to other organizations within the National Security Enterprise (NSE).(required)

• Knowledge of hardware fabrication, inspection, and assembly processes.

• Experience with weapon-system configuration management workflows for authorization, review, release, and distribution of models, drawings, specifications, and related product definition.(required)

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  Demonstrated ability to work on multiple tasks for a variety of customers to ensure product definition meets requirements and design intent.(required)

• Proven experience leading reviews for design, manufacture, assembly, and tests. (required)

• Demonstrated effective and efficient written and verbal communication skills.(required)

• Record of developing constructive, cooperative working relationships, and supporting teams consisting of engineers, physicists, scientists, technologists, and technicians in the development of products.(required)

• Health & Safety training, medical monitoring, and client-driven drug and background testing. (required)

 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & LOCATION DETAILS:

• Experience in draft/design work in both weapons and non-weapons arenas.
• Experience in the development and implementation of organizational design and/or drafting standards.
• Previous model/drawing checking experience in the Nuclear Security Enterprise
• Active Q clearance
• The work location for this position is onsite in Los Alamos, NM

Please note that federal contractors are required to maintain a drug-free workplace. Regardless of state laws permitting medical or recreational marijuana use, employees working under federal contracts may be subject to federal requirements that prohibit marijuana use.