AI Application Developer (Software Developer 1)

This position is open for external candidates only to apply.

What You Will Do The Weapons Research Services - Secure Networks and Assurance (WRS-SNA) group is looking for an early career AI Application Developer to work within the Nuclear Weapons Cyber Assurance Laboratory (NWCAL). This is an excellent opportunity to leverage academic expertise in the development of advanced concepts related to hardware and software assurance.

The AI Application Developer will work within NWCAL to develop artificial intelligence and large language model implementations that will contribute to and further the state of the hardware and software assurance in support of the LANL weapons mission. Responsibilities in this position include the research and implementation of AI technologies as applied to hardware and software assurance for laboratory and manufacturing operational technology for the LANL weapons mission.

What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements

Technical knowledge

• Entry level knowledge and experience programming in Python with particular focus on AI packages such as Pandas, NumPy, SciPy, PyTorch, TensorFlow and similar.
• Entry level knowledge and experience utilizing GPUs for AI programming.
• Entry level knowledge and experience developing and deploying AI-enabled applications including LLMs, RAG, and agentic workflows and tool-calling applied to mission problems.
• Entry level knowledge and experience programming in a Linux environment using tools like Git and Gitlab for development and production environments.
• Entry level knowledge and experience implementing CI/CD pipelines in a containerized environment.

Collaboration

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team working on assigned tasks, guided by more experienced team members.
• Ability to foster strong relationships with customers, peers, and service providers.

Clearance

Ability to obtain a DOE-Q clearance is required.

Education/Experience: Position requires a bachelor's degree in a technical field and a minimum of 2 years' related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with Kubernetes or OpenShift environments
• Knowledge and experience with the NNSA Nuclear Enterprise Assurance Program
• Knowledge and experience of assessing the security of cyber-physical, ICS, or Operational Technology systems
• Active DOE-Q clearance.

Work Location: The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management.

Position commitment: Regular appointment employees are required to serve a period of continuous service in their current position in order to be eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the time required, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. The position commitment for this position is 1 year.

Note to Applicants

Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People's Republic of China-including the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau-as well as citizens of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (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.

Where You Will Work

Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Our generous benefits package includes:

• PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network
• Dental and vision insurance
• Free basic life and disability insurance
• Paid childbirth and parental leave
• Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)
• Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
• Flexible schedules and time off (PTO and holidays)
• Onsite gyms and wellness programs
• Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50 mile radius)

Additional Details

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