Hiring: Electrical Engineer 2/3 (R&D Engineer 2/3) Company: Los Alamos National Laboratory Location: Los Alamos, NM Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 13:58:25 Employment Type: On-site Target Skills & Keywords : AutoCAD, C, CAD, Embedded Systems, FPGA, PCB, PLC, R, Systems Integration, VHDL, Verilog About the job Experience: •4 years of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation. •6 years of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation. At this level a Ph.D. may be preferred. •18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in very limited circumstances. See DOE Order 472.2 for additional information. •At least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in very limited circumstances. See DOE Order 472.2 for additional information. Required Skills: •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. •This Electrical Engineering position will be filled at either the R&D Engineer 2 or R&D Engineer 3 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. •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). •Demonstrated advanced experience in mixed-signal design, including hands-on development of custom PCBs integrating bare-metal FPGAs and/or microcontrollers, with supporting project examples. •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. Compensation: •$106,400 - $176,000 / 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!