Designer/Drafter 3/4

Overview

Join to apply for the Designer/Drafter 3/4 role at Los Alamos National Laboratory.

What You Will Do

This position will be filled at either the Designer/Drafter 3 or Designer/Drafter 4 level, depending on the skills of the selected candidate. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if the candidate is hired at the higher level.

The Weapon Product Design (E-11) group is looking for a Designer/Drafter. The successful candidate will have demonstrated experience and skills using 3D computer-aided design (CAD) software to produce models, drawings, layouts and engineering concepts. They will also generate complete design packages for complex components, assemblies, tooling, equipment and/or systems. Independently defines modeling structure for large, complex design projects and resolves design package issues by facilitating design reviews, collaborating with engineers and stakeholders on hardware design, fabrication, assembly and testing. Working knowledge of engineering concepts and advanced skills in product data management and/or configuration management of part and assembly definition.

Working knowledge of industry standards such as ASME Y series design/drafting standards including Y14.5M Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T). as related to design field. Ability to perform complex calculations in support of unique technical problems for fit, form and function. Works independently or as part of a team. May mentor lower-level designers in ASME Y14.5 or Laboratory drafting manual and may perform drawing checks.

Salary

Designer/Drafter 3 $63,200 - $99,000

Designer/Drafter 4 $69,500 - $110,300

Minimum Job Requirements

Design/Drafting Experience:

• Component and tool design, fixturing, schematics, and tooling equipment
• Machine shop equipment like a mill, lathe, drill press, welder and inspection equipment
• Engineering materials and their suitability for component design and manufacture
• High-level, three-dimensional parametric CAD systems and associated Product Data Management system
• Modeling and drawing drafting principals, application of standards, symbols, notes, GD&T on drawings and models to capture design intent
• Novel design solutions for unique and non-standard design challenges in either static or dynamic applications
• Application of design limits in non-routine environments

Collaboration/Teaming

Responsible for the development and design of large projects and works directly with customers to define requirements for the design solution. The successful candidate will have the ability to work on diverse teams and collaborate on designs from rough sketches with minimal guidance from senior technicians. It is an expectation to facilitate design reviews with stakeholders, addressing compatibility between design drawings and models with other disciplines, clarifying interfaces and resolving issues.

Communication

Strong written and verbal communication skills. Must have the ability to communicate efficiently and effectively to advise engineers in dimensioning strategies.

Design/Drafter 4 Roles and Responsibilities

At this level, in addition to what was outlined at the lower level, may be team lead and subject matter expert on process or product improvement related activities. May assign tasks to and monitor work of employees in the group when assigned lead responsibility to support engineers in dimensioning strategies. May supervise aspects of work of others and perform own work with minimal direction. 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.

Education/Experience

Level 3: Position requires an Associate's Degree in an Engineering or Technical field and 3 years of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

Level 4: Position requires an Associate's Degree in an Engineering or Technical field and 5 years related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

Desired Qualifications

• An Associate's of Science degree in design/drafting or engineering practices
• Experience with Creo Parametric 3D CAD Software and PDMLink Product Lifecycle Management Software
• Experience with practices and procedures used in the Nuclear Security Enterprise for conveying design intent to other national laboratories and production plants
• Active Q clearance, or the ability to obtain a Q clearance

Note to Applicants: Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of certain countries who are not Lawful Permanent Residents are prohibited from accessing facilities that support LANL's mission. This includes LANL facilities.

Where You Will Work

Located in 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. 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.

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. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre-offer.

Regular position: 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.

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 a disability accommodation, email applyhelp@lanl.gov or call (505) 664-6947, opt. 3.

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

• Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology

Industries

• Defense
• Space Manufacturing
• Research Services

Note: This refined description preserves the content and intent of the original posting while removing extraneous formatting and duplication to improve readability and compliance with formatting rules.

#J-18808-Ljbffr