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Los Alamos National Laboratory

Designer/Drafter 3/4

Los Alamos National Laboratory, Los Alamos, New Mexico, us, 87545

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Designer/Drafter 3/4

– Los Alamos National Laboratory

Responsibilities The Weapon Product Design (E-11) group is looking for a Design/Drafter to produce models, drawings, layouts and engineering concepts using 3‑D CAD software. The successful candidate will generate complete design packages for complex components, assemblies, tooling, equipment and/or systems; independently define modeling structure for large, complex design projects; resolve design package issues; facilitate design reviews; collaborate with engineers, stakeholders on hardware design, fabrication, assembly and testing; and maintain product data management and configuration of part and assembly definitions.

Salary Design/Drafter 3:

$64,700 – $101,400

Design/Drafter 4:

$71,200 – $112,900

Minimum Job Requirements

Intermediate to advanced understanding of component and tool design, fixturing, schematics, and tooling equipment

Knowledge of machine shop equipment such as mill, lathe, drill press, welder and inspection equipment

Understanding of engineering materials and suitability for component design and manufacture

High‑level 3‑D parametric CAD skills and experience with a Product Data Management system

Proficiency in modeling and drawing drafting principles, application of standards, symbols, notes, GD&T on drawings and models to capture design intent

Ability to develop novel design solutions for unique and non‑standard challenges in static or dynamic applications

Experience applying design limits in non‑routine environments

Collaboration & Teaming Responsible for development and design of large projects, works directly with customers to define requirements; performs design reviews with stakeholders; clarifies interfaces and resolves issues.

Communication Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to advise engineers in dimensioning strategies.

Education & Experience Level 3:

Associate's Degree in Engineering or Technical field + 3 years related experience (or equivalent). Level 4:

Associate's Degree in Engineering or Technical field + 5 years related experience (or equivalent).

Desired Qualifications

Associate of Science degree in design/drafting or engineering practices

Experience with Creo Parametric 3‑D CAD and PDMLink PLM

Experience with nuclear security enterprise design intent procedures

Active Q clearance or ability to obtain one

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.

Benefits

PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with large nationwide network

Dental and vision insurance

Basic life and disability insurance

Paid childbirth and parental leave

401(k) with 6 % match and 3.5 % annual contribution

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)

Security Clearance Position cleared to Q clearance (required). Applicants must be U.S. citizens. Background investigation and clearance adjudication are required.

Additional Information New‑employment drug testing is required. Term status for laboratory employees will become regular status; internal applicants must meet continuous service 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, disability, pregnancy, protected veteran status, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations. The Laboratory is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.

Contact To request a disability accommodation, email applyhelp@lanl.gov or call (505) 664‑6947, opt. 3.

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