Hiring: Metrology/Dimensional Inspection CMM Engineer (R&D Engineer 1/2) Company: Los Alamos National Laboratory Location: Los Alamos, NM Job Posted Time: 2026-09-12 10:29:23 Employment Type: On-site Target Skills & Keywords : Assembly, CAD, R About the job Experience: •2 years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and technical experience directly related to the occupation. •4 years of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation. •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: •This position is open for external candidates only to apply. •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. •In addition to what was outlined at level 1, the candidate shall have experience with CMMs including programming, calibrating, and repairing. The candidate shall also have experience designing, planning and executing projects. Qualifications: •Working knowledge and experience supporting the inspection of products that meet the technical and quality standards set forth on the product definition through the application of engineering practices and principles. •General familiarity with dimensional inspection, including optical comparators, height gauges, micrometers, caliper, indicators, hard gauges, surface roughness, gauge blocks and pins, and other manual inspection equipment. •Working knowledge applying engineering practices and principles supporting capability development within a manufacturing and dimensional inspection environment. •Solid functional working knowledge of CAD software (e.g. Creo, SolidWorks, NX, Catia, Inventor) •Project Management •Knowledge of and experience in project management for technical or operational work, including the development of project plans, managing scope, schedule, and budget; and identifying and managing risks for projects of limited scope and complexity. •Demonstrated capacity to manage multiple priorities across multiple projects and meeting deadlines. •Strong writing ability and verbal communication skills required to independently prepare and present data and reports to peers, senior colleagues, management, and customers. •Demonstrated record of dependability, reliability, and commitment to the long-term needs of the job duties and programmatic goals of the organization. Strong writing ability and verbal communication skills required to independently prepare and present data and reports to peers, senior colleagues, management, and customers. •Advanced working knowledge and experience supporting the inspection of products that meet the technical and quality standards set forth on the product definition through the application of engineering practices and principles. Compensation: •$96,600 - $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!