DESIGN/DRAFTING EXPERIENCE:

Intermediate to Advanced understanding of:

• Component and tool design, fixturing, schematics, and tooling equipment
• Machine shop equipment like a mill, lathe, drill press, welder and inspection equipment
• Engineering materials and their suitability for component design and manufacture
• High-level, three-dimensional parametric CAD systems and associated Product Data Management system
• Modeling and drawing drafting principals, application of standards, symbols, notes, GD&T on drawings and models to capture design intent
• Novel design solutions for unique and non-standard design challenges in either static or dynamic applications
• Application of design limits in non- routine environments

Collaboration/Teaming: Responsible for the development and design of large projects and works directly with customer to define requirements for the design solution. The successful candidate will have the ability to work on diverse teams and collaborate on designs from rough sketches with minimal guidance from senior level technicians. It is an expectation to facilitate design reviews with stakeholders, addressing compatibility between design drawings and models with other disciplines, clarifying interfaces and resolving issues.
Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills. Must have the ability to communicate efficiently and effectively to advise engineers in dimensioning strategies.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• An Associate’s of Science degree in design/drafting or engineering practices
• Experience with Creo Parametric 3D CAD Software and PDMLink Product Lifecycle Management Software
• Experience with practices and procedures used in the Nuclear Security Enterprise for conveying design intent to other national laboratories and production plants
• Active Q clearance, or the ability to obtain a Q clearance
  Note to Applicants: Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People’s Republic of China, the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People’s Republic of North Korea, and the Russian Federation, who are not Lawful Permanent Residents ("green card” holders) are prohibited from accessing facilities that support the mission, functions, and operations of national security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities, which includes Los Alamos National Laboratory.

THIS POSITION WILL BE FILLED AT EITHER THE DESIGN/DRAFTER 3 OR 4 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.

The Weapon Product Definition (E-11) group is looking for a Design/Drafter. The successful candidate will have demonstrated experience and skills using 3D computer-aided design (CAD) software to produce models, drawings, layouts and engineering concepts. They will also generate complete design packages for complex components, assemblies, tooling, equipment and/or systems. Independently defines modeling structure for large, complex design projects and resolves design package issues by facilitating design reviews, collaborating with engineers and stakeholders on hardware design, fabrication, assembly and testing. Working knowledge of engineering concepts and advanced skills in product data management and/or configuration management of part and assembly definition.
Working knowledge of industry standards such as ASME Y series design/drafting standards including Y14.5M Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T). as related to design field. Ability to perform complex calculations in support of unique technical problems for fit, form and function. Works independently or as part of a team. May mentor lower-level designers in American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Y14.5 or Laboratory drafting manual and may perform drawing checks.