Description
Welding/Brazing Research & Development Scientist 2
Los Alamos National Laboratory
Los Alamos, NM
Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in science and engineering on behalf of national security. As the nation’s premier plutonium center of excellence, LANL leads efforts in safeguarding the U.S. nuclear stockpile while advancing research across national security, space exploration, renewable energy, supercomputing, medicine, and nanotechnology. The Sigma Division at Los Alamos National Laboratory is a dynamic group at the forefront of advanced manufacturing and materials science, spanning a broad range of materials from hydrogen to uranium. We are seeking a scientist with a strong foundation in solidification metallurgy to join the Welding & Joining team as R&D Scientist 2. In this role, you will contribute to cutting-edge research and development in high energy density welding, arc welding, brazing, and solid-state joining technologies that support critical national security and scientific missions. This is a regular, onsite role in Los Alamos, NM, with a salary range of $106,400 - $176,000.
Responsibilities
- Work on complex, real-world challenges ranging from weld distortion and residual stress to process optimization, leveraging both experimental and computational modeling approaches
- Lead impactful R&D efforts and research projects to support production and drive improvements in welding and joining processes
- Communicate results to stakeholders and play a key role in securing funding through proposals and work packages
- Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams, participate in external working groups, and mentor junior staff and students
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field from an accredited college or university
- 4+ years of related experience, post-doctoral research experience preferred
- Demonstrated expertise in solidification metallurgy, with the ability to serve as technical lead in this area
- Proven experience leading research and development activities in one or more of the following: high energy density welding, vacuum furnace or induction brazing, and semi-automatic or manual arc welding
- Strong record of technical writing, including authorship or significant contribution to peer-reviewed publications
- Experience working on integrated, cross-disciplinary teams to design, develop, and fabricate experimental assemblies aligned with customer or programmatic needs
- Strong analytical, communication, and collaboration skills, including presenting technical work to stakeholders
- Currently active, or ability to obtain and maintain DOE Q clearance (U.S. citizenship required)
Desired Qualifications:
- Experience in any of the following areas: arc welding (gas tungsten or gas metal arc welding), brazing, solid state welding, other welding/joining methods
- Experience with weld evaluation, including destructive testing and mechanical testing
- Familiarity with non-destructive testing, visual inspection, and metallurgical characterization techniques
We Are Delivering Scientific Excellence
Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution dedicated to solving the nation’s most critical national security challenges through science, technology, and innovation. As a cornerstone of the U.S. nuclear security enterprise and the nation’s premier plutonium center of excellence, LANL ensures the safety, reliability, and performance of the nuclear stockpile.
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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.
