Nuclear Operations Professional 3

Share Between $117k and $195k Per Year Nuclear Operations Professional 3 Los Alamos National Laboratory

Location:

Los Alamos, NM

• 87544 Positions available: 1 Job #:

IRC142494

Source:

Los Alamos National Laboratory | NLX

Posted:

03/13/2026

Web Site:

www.lanl.gov

Job Type:

Full Time (30 Hours or More) Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Opens a new window. Work Onsite Full Time Schedule Full Time Job Description Help for Job Description. Opens a new window. What You Will Do Come join the best and brightest minds in the world at one of the most innovative and creative multidisciplinary research institutions engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. As part of the Associate Lab Directorate of Weapons Production (ALDWP), the work we do for the Weapons Mission Services (WMS-4) group directly affects mission success across Los Alamos National Laboratory. The Nuclear Operations Professional will report to the First Line Manager for the Fact-Findings team and duties will include coordinating/leading fact-finding activities to gather, analyze, and document critical information that supports issue resolution and decision-making. You will play a key role in supporting and facilitating the Fact-Finding process. Some key duties include but are not limited to: Responding to abnormal events, gathering details of the scene, participant information, and statements, ensuring SME presence in FF meetings, and documenting timelines. #shiftwork Additional Information Help for Additional Information. Opens a new window.

What You Need Minimum Job Requirements:

For full consideration, please provide a comprehensive resume and cover letter, which outlines how you meet the minimum and desired skills noted.

Education/Experience:

Position requires a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution and 8 years related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

Technical Communications:

Demonstrated high attention to detail, including strong organizational skills, analytical thinking, observational and problem-solving skills. Advanced experience in technical writing is required to prepare detailed reports, and translate complex information into clear, structured formats. Strong Knowledge of developing and executing successful communication plans. Demonstrated interpersonal skills, written and verbal communications including presentation skills as evidenced by presenting briefings/project status to stakeholders, management, etc.

Stakeholder Management:

Demonstrated ability to successfully plan, organize, lead and track assign tasks and deliverables to completion. Ability to interact effectively with all levels of personnel, including internal management as well as external stakeholders, to build trust, gain consensus and resolve conflicts.

Continuous Improvement Expertise:

Demonstrated advanced experience in applying continuous improvement principles, methodologies, and tools. Ability to identify gap analysis, perform contrast and comparison and improve assigned processes as a result.

Fact-Finding and Issue Resolution:

Experience leading investigations, structured fact-finding efforts, or conflict resolution processes for an event to develop and implement corrective actions to prevent future recurrence of events, track improvement actions to completion, and trend intervention impact over time for process and system improvements.

Nuclear Experience:

Strong knowledge and/or experience working in or closely supporting a Nuclear Facility.

Desired Qualifications:

Data Visualization/Analysis:

Strong Knowledge with data management systems or data visualization software.

Data Communication and Metrics Presentation:

Strong experience compiling, interpreting, and presenting metrics or performance data to support decision-making and improve transparency.

Clearance:

An active DOE-level Q clearance.

Work Location:

The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management.

Work Schedule:

This position may/will require 24/7 coverage, which could/will involve working a shift/weekend schedule. Employees may be eligible for the shift differential pay when assigned by their manager. Shift/weekend assignments are at the discretion of the manager.

Work Shift:

This position is for B-shift only.

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. Visit the Employer site for more details Help for Employer Information. Opens a new window. Los Alamos National Laboratory Social Links Connect with Los Alamos National Laboratory Other Local Jobs from Los Alamos National Laboratory Help for Other Local Jobs from. Opens a new window. Change to Grid view Pause Carousel Previous Slide Next Slide Slide 1 Slide 2 Slide 3 Data Science and AI Graduate Student Intern Los Alamos National Laboratory Los Alamos, NM Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary Internship National Labor Exchange

• 1 day ago What You Will Do We are seeking a graduate student skilled in data science and in current artificial intelligence (AI) tooling to build Findable, Interoperable, Accessible, and Reusable (FAIR) tools for data ingestion pipelines.

Scientific datasets are notoriously difficult to clean and make useful for AI applications. Key to enabling adoption of FAIR data practices for scientific data is reducing the barrier to ingestion and interpretation. In this internship, a student will use Python, high performance compute environments, agents, ontologies, and other tools to build robust, trustworthy automation pipelines. The position will be awarded to the candidate that has a demonstrated ability to integrate and develop tools for FAIR data practices.

What You Need Minimum Job Requirements:

Knowledge

• AI / Data engineering (embeddings, agentic workflows)
• Definitions and tooling for ontologies, graphs, and semantic relationships
• Understanding of APIs, data quality principles, and data systems Skills
• Consume traditional databases, vector databases, and semantic indexing tools for data interpretation
• Implement models that interpret structured and unstructured data
• Develop means of semantically enriching datasets Abilities
• Ability to conceptualize how ontologies can drive agentic decision-making
• Ability to work with domain experts to refine ontological models
• Ability to operate in environments with evolving requirements and technologies

Education/Experience:

Graduate

• Must be enrolled (6 semester credit hours or full-time equivalent) in an accredited, degree-granting graduate level program (or international equivalent)
• Must currently have and maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 3.

2 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent).

Desired Qualifications:

• Familiarity with integrating rule-based reasoning systems with flexible large language models
• Familiarity with using LLM agent frameworks
• Experience with building agent evaluation frameworks
• The ability to translate strong reasoning skills around ambiguous, incomplete, or evolving data environments into agent pipelines Note to

Applicants:

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.

Anticipated travel requirements:

The applicant must be available at a minimum to work onsite during the summer of 2026.

Contact:

For technical questions related to this position contact Dr. Savage (dansavage@lanl.gov)

Required Application Materials:

• Current resume
• Current official transcripts
• Personal statement of interest (not to exceed one page)

Work Schedule:

Onsite/Hybrid:

This position is located in Los Alamos, NM with the potential for a hybrid work arrangement (partially onsite/partially offsite) from a location within 2 hours ground commute of this location. Reporting onsite will be regularly required. Hybrid is at the discretion of management and can change at any time with appropriate notice. 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) Additional Details Directive 206.2

• Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2 (https://int.lanl.gov/org/ddops/oma/prime-contract-management/applicable-directives/_assets/docs/DOE-O-206.2-Chg-2-LtdChg-Identity
• Credential
• and-Access-Management-ICAM-1.

pdf) . 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.

No Clearance:

Position does not require a security clearance. Selected candidates will be subject to drug testing and other pre-employment background checks.

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. Although New Mexico and other states have legalized the use of marijuana, use and possession of marijuana remain illegal under federal law. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre-offer.

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 (https://int.lanl.gov/policy/documents/P701.pdf) 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.

General Requirements (Outer) Skills (Inner) Specialized (Center) 0% Occupation 0% Education 0% Work Experience 0% Location 0% Salary N/A Job Skills N/A Shift N/A Min. Age N/A Drivers Lic. N/A DL Endorsements N/A Typing N/A Security Clearance N/A Language This chart is used to compare your background against this job to help to determine if you would be a good fit for this position. You match 0% of the General Job Requirements. You match 0% of the Skills Required, and you match 0% of the Specialized Job Requirements. End of interactive chart. View Share MST-16 Process Engineer (R D Engineer 1/2) Los Alamos National Laboratory Los Alamos, NM Industrial Engineers Regular National Labor Exchange

• 1 day ago What You Will Do The Nuclear Materials Science Group (MST-16) seeks a highly skilled and motivated R D Engineer to support research of plutonium materials at Los Alamos National Laboratory.

The position encompasses a wide range of activities, including providing system engineering oversight as the primary technical interface for assigned facility systems. This includes ensuring safe, reliable, and compliant operation through design review, maintenance oversight, configuration management, and application of engineering standards. The role also offers the opportunity, if desired, to perform hands-on sample preparation and characterization in a glovebox environment. Nuclear Materials Science (MST-16) is an international leader in plutonium science and engineering and supports a wide range of fundamentals to applied programs important to US interests in energy and national security. Programmatic work includes Plutonium Sustainment, Pit Surveillance, Science Programs, Life Extension Programs, Advanced Certification, various global security programs, and Laboratory Directed Research and Development (LDRD) projects. MST-16 maintains a multidisciplinary expertise in actinide materials science and engages in areas important to Laboratory missions, including material characterization, phase stability, mechanical and dynamic properties, aging, electronic structure, corrosion, and surface science. Our work takes place in the Plutonium Facility (PF-4), the Radiological Laboratory/Utility/Office Building (RLUOB), the Target Fabrication Facility (TFF), and numerous other facilities at LANL and across the country. This position will be filled at either the R D Engineer 1 or 2 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. R D Engineer 1 ($96,600

• $158,000) The successful candidate will:
• Ensure that new and modified operations and equipment comply with safety basis documents including the Documented Safety Analysis (DSA) and the Technical Safety Requirements (TSRs) and are reviewed and approved by all other applicable safety management programs.
• Manage equipment maintenance through preventive and predictive maintenance plans and implement corrective maintenance solutions by initiating programmatic maintenance and facility service requests.
• Manage and maintain equipment configuration management by ensuring that drawings, data, and information in electronic databases such as the Master Equipment List are consistent, accurate, and aligned with the actual in-field configuration.
• Remain cognizant of system-specific maintenance and operations history and industry operating experience, as well as manufacturer and vendor recommendations and any product warnings regarding the assigned systems
• Serve as a writer and reviewer for work authorizing documents and safety management evaluations.
• Contribute to the completion of milestones associated with specific projects and directly contribute to the achievement of programmatic objectives.
• Assure safety and security compliance, maintain required training, and integrate safety and security into every task, including stopping work if it is unsafe or compromises security. R D Engineer 2 ($106,400
• $176,000) In addition to the duties outlined at the lower level, the successful candidate will:
• Successfully complete oral board qualification as a process engineer for MST-16-applicable processes and systems.
• Independently facilitate new installations and decommission of instruments and equipment aimed at enhancing our programmatic portfolio.
• Have significant responsibility for safety/security envelopes for projects, the team, or the group and may work in areas involving high consequences for safety.
• Serve as a liaison between organizations to maintain overall cognizance of assigned systems, providing system engineering support for operations and maintenance, and technical support of the line management safety responsibilities for ensuring continued system operational readiness.
• Serve in a supplementary officer role, such as a Pressure Safety Officer, Electrical Safety Officer, Mechanical Material Handler Coordinator, Subcontractor Technical Representative, and/or Derivative Classifier.
• Procure parts or provide guidance on their procurement to ensure they meet the appropriate quality and management requirements, and identify, address, and follow through on solutions to procurement issues through the nonconformance reporting process.

What You Need Minimum Job Requirements:

• Experience with facility integrations and collaboration with safety management programs.
• Demonstrated dependability and ability to work effectively, conscientiously, and professionally, both independently and in a team environment
• Demonstrated commitment to technical and scientific excellence and timeliness of deliverables.
• Demonstrated record of successful documentation of technical work and the ability to express ideas clearly in oral and written formats.
• Ability to obtain DOE Q clearance (which usually required U.S. Citizenship)
• Ability to obtain unescorted access into a nuclear facility.

Education/Experience at lower level:

Position requires a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an accredited institution related to the occupation combined with 2 years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and technical experience directly related to the occupation.

Education/Experience at higher level:

Position requires a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an accredited institution and 4 years of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Civil, Mechanical, Chemical, or other related engineering field
• Demonstrated breadth in experimental equipment utilization and maintenance.
• Documented experience in implementing and advancing quality programs and practices.
• Documented record of working safely and responsibly in a nuclear facility or with special nuclear materials.
• Experience in working with classified documents and items.
• DOE laboratory complex experience.
• Train and qualify as a Criticality Safety Officer (CSO).
• Ability to obtain FMH Glovebox worker.

Work Location:

The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management.

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, applications should submit a detailed cover letter addressing all requirements of the job. Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People's Republic of China-including the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau-as well as citizens of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (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 mul General Requirements (Outer) Skills (Inner) Specialized (Center) 0% Occupation 0% Education 0% Work Experience 0% Location 0% Salary N/A Job Skills N/A Shift N/A Min. Age N/A Drivers Lic. N/A DL Endorsements N/A Typing N/A Security Clearance N/A Language This chart is used to compare your background against this job to help to determine if you would be a good fit for this position. You match 0% of the General Job Requirements. You match 0% of the Skills Required, and you match 0% of the Specialized Job Requirements. End of interactive chart. View Share See all jobs from Los Alamos National Laboratory Location/Work Site Information Help for Location/Work Site Information. Opens a new window. Cost of Living Calculator Help for Cost of Living Calculator. Opens a new window. Compensation and Benefits Help for Compensation and Benefits. Opens a new window. Job Type and Required Hours Help for Job Type and Required Hours. Opens a new window. Specialized Job Requirements Help for Specialized Job Requirements. Opens a new window. This job was posted at https://www.lanl.gov/ on 03/13/2026 3:13:11 AM. Change Job Search Criteria Print Job Order Opens in new window [ Do you have a comment or concern about this job posting? ]