Hiring: R&D Engineer - Inspection (R&D Engineer 2/3) 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 : MATLAB, R About the job Experience: •Knowledge of and experience working in a manufacturing environment such a production plant or quality laboratory. •Solid functional working knowledge of industry standards such as ASME, ASTM, ISO, etc. •Solid functional working knowledge of various software packages such as PTC CREO, Solidworks, Minitab, MATLAB, MS Suite (i.e., EXCEL, WORD, ONE NOTE, etc.) •Advanced technical knowledge and ability to provide technical leadership on manufacturing and testing systems (e.g. CMMs, laser interferometers, optical measurement techniques, and open setup methodologies). Required Skills: •This position is open for external candidates only to apply. •This position will be filled at the R&D Engineer 2 level/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. •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. The work we do at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) matters to our country and the world. Qualifications: •Knowledge of and experience in designing, planning, and executing projects associated with inspection (e.g. CMMs, laser interferometers, optical measurement techniques, and open setup methodologies). •Demonstrated use of metrology and statistical methods to help diagnose and correct improper quality control practices. •Demonstrated experience using CMMs, optical instruments, hard gaging and hand tools for inspection processes. •Working knowledge and experience of various CMM programming languages such as Quindos, Calypso, PC-DMIS, Polyworks and Spatial Analyzer. •Knowledge of, and demonstrated experience, in using and interpreting engineering blueprints, sketches, and specifications related to inspection development. •The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management. 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!