Hiring: Electrical Engineer 1 (R&D Engineer 1) Company: Los Alamos National Laboratory Location: Los Alamos, NM Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 13:58:24 Employment Type: On-site Target Skills & Keywords : AutoCAD, C, CAD, Embedded Systems, FPGA, PCB, PLC, R, Systems Integration, VHDL, Verilog About the job Experience: •: Position requires a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from an accredited institution plus 2 years of related; or an equivalent combination of education and technical experience directly related to the occupation. Required Skills: •This position is open for external candidates only to apply. •The Accelerator Operations and Technology Division is seeking an Engineer to join the Accelerator Operations Group at the Los Alamos Neutron Science Center (LANSCE), a premier high-energy accelerator facility supporting national security, scientific research, and isotope production. •Working within a multidisciplinary team, the candidate will help develop and deploy robust, high-performance protection systems that enable safe and continuous accelerator operations in a mission-critical environment. •Maintain and support critical personnel and equipment protection systems at the LANSCE Accelerator Facility. •Design, test, implement, and document new and upgraded protective systems, including schematics and drawings. •Troubleshoot and develop digital, analog, and mixed-signal electronics, including PLCs, FPGAs, microcontrollers, and PCB design. •Complete formal training and participate in an on-call rotation, including occasional nights and weekends. •Partner cross-functionally with cross-disciplinary teams and support system installations, including outdoor work, ladder use, and entry into controlled radiation areas when needed. Qualifications: •Proven experience in designing both analog and digital electronic circuits. •Skilled in troubleshooting complex systems using tools such as oscilloscopes, DVMs, and function generators. •Proficient in reading and interpreting schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical drawings. •Knowledge of multiple programming languages, including embedded C, Verilog/VHDL, and ladder logic. •Familiar with low-level FPGA and microcontroller development. •Demonstrated capacity to obtain a Q clearance (U.S. citizenship typically required). •Strong PLC background, including Allen-Bradley networks, ladder logic, and PanelView configuration. •Proficient in PCB layout, sourcing, fabrication, and troubleshooting. •Skilled in translating designs into technical drawings and documentation. •Full lifecycle experience with electronic devices, from requirements and prototyping to installation, testing, and documentation. Compensation: •$96,400 - $158,000 / year •PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!