Los Alamos National Laboratory
Los Alamos, NM, USA
What You Will Do The Nuclear Materials Science Group (MST-16) is seeking a highly motivated Electrical or Mechanical R&D Engineer (R&D Engineer 1/2) to support the 40mm Impact Test Facility. This role centers on implementing and optimizing diagnostics systems for velocity measurement of materials subjected to shock events. You will work in multidisciplinary teams alongside technicians, scientists, and engineers to maintain, upgrade, and lead impact test operations in secure nuclear facilities. MST-16 supports national security missions through engineering innovation, system development, and materials testing in support of Pit Surveillance, Plutonium Modernization, and other core programs. The successful candidate will work with high-performance oscilloscopes and PDV diagnostics fibers, VISAR, and lasers. This includes installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and upgrades for dynamic experiments in plutonium environments. Key responsibilities include developing...

