PhotonicsLaser Electro-Optics Technologists LEOT

We have multiple openings for Photonics/Laser ElectroOptics Technologists. You will work in a multidisciplinary team to develop deploy and maintain complex laser systems.

This work will take place within the National Ignition Facility & Photon Science (NIF&PS) Directorate home to the worlds most energetic laser.  It is an exciting time to join the team that achieved fusion ignition in December 2022 a historic moment in science opening up new physics regimes and setting the stage for new fusion energy possibilities.

These positions are in the Laser Systems Engineering & Operations (LSEO) Division within the Engineering Directorate.

These positions will be filled at either level depending on your qualifications. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if you are selected at the higher level.

You will

• Work under general supervision to provide technical support in the design development and installation of new moderately complex laser/optical systems using advanced methods and independent judgment.
• Perform maintenance operations repairs and upgrades of existing systems working from instructional and established guidelines techniques and procedures.
• Generate and maintain system documentation including operations procedures and optical configuration drawings.
• Perform detailed periodic maintenance activities on diagnostics using a variety of equipment and troubleshooting methods.
• Collaborate with and provide technical support to Physics and Engineering staff in performing developmental and experimental setups. 
• Acquire and analyze moderately complex data using computerbased data acquisition and controls.
• Produce supportive documentation and graphics using computer system drafting design engineering and scientific programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional job responsibilities at the 531.3 level

• Independently analyze complex system performance of high energy laser technology and processes using advanced methods innovation and judgment identifying problems providing input on solutions and presenting data to a peer review team with recommendations.
• Interpret requirements establish methods and set priorities for optomechanical assemblies precision laser alignment and tolerancing of laser/optical systems.
• Serve as a technical lead for engineering principles to solve complex problems using established guidelines techniques and procedures.

Qualifications :

• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. DOE Qlevel security clearance which requires U.S. citizenship.
• Associate degree in Electrical Engineering Technology Laser ElectroOptics Physics or the equivalent combination of education and prior relevant experience.
• Experience with moderately complex electronic assembly.
• Intermediate skills and knowledge of electromechanical technology including general electronics background in both theory and design while applying the knowledge of electronics software instrumentation and controls or electrooptic theory and ability to solve circuitry or system challenges.
• Experience in electronic design fabrication and optomechanical mechanisms.
• Experience in safe work and business practices.
• Experience working effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Effective written and verbal communication and presentation skills.

Additional qualifications at the 531.3 level

• Advanced skills and understanding of high energy laser technology and processes with the ability to design complex systems and provide solutions to problems while working under minimal supervision.
• Advanced skills and experience with optomechanical assemblies precision laser alignment and tolerancing. 
• Demonstrated technical skills and advanced level knowledge of engineering principles to solve complex problems.
• Advanced level knowledge and understanding of photonics/laser technologies and experience working on a technical project team and providing technical direction and guidance to others.
• Effective written and verbal communication interpersonal feedback influencing and presentation skills.

Qualifications We Desire

• Experience with engineering software tools such as SolidWorks CREO LabView or MATLAB.

Additional Information :

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Position Information

This is a Career Indefinite position open to Lab employees and external candidates.

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• 401(k)
• Relocation Assistance
• Education Reimbursement Program
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  Remote Work :

  No

  
  

  Employment Type :

  Fulltime