Electronics Technologist for NIF&PS
Electronics Technologist for NIF&PS
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Job Description
We have multiple openings for an Electronics Technologist. You will develop test troubleshoot evaluate operate and maintain experimental research and prototype equipment associated with electronic and/or photonics systems within the National Ignition Facility & Photon Science (NIF&PS) Directorate. NIF is a 24/7 operational facility and may occasionally require working overtime shifts and/or weekends to accomplish goals; some work will occur in Radiological environments. These positions are in the Laser Systems Engineering and Operations (LSEO) Division within the Engineering Directorate.
In this role you will
- Fabricate assemble and disassemble moderately complex electronic and/or photonics components and systems.
- Acquire and analyze data and provide solutions and alternate approaches to moderately complex problems while working independently and using established guidelines techniques and procedures.
- Prepare and work from instructional guides for repairing calibrating operating and maintaining equipment and systems.
- Perform detailed maintenance and troubleshooting of equipment.
- Provide technical support to engineering tests physics experiments and program operations.
- Acquire and analyze basic data and test results using known performance parameters to report results and identify problems.
- Contribute to moderately complex preliminary design concepts and engineering decision process.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications :
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. DOE Qlevel security clearance which requires U.S. citizenship.
- Associates degree in engineering technology such as electronics photonics or equivalent combination of education and related experience in a large multibeam laser operations environment.
- Experience in electronic and/or photonics troubleshooting and assembly.
- Intermediate knowledge of engineering hardware testing processes.
- Experience with some aspects of electronic and/or photonics assembly; including troubleshooting installation and maintenance in a large multibeam laser system in the areas of beam alignment cryogenic operations laser operations conventional or process utilities.
- Experience in safe work and business practices.
- Experience working in a multidisciplinary team environment.
- Effective written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to lift 25 lbs. in a safe and controlled manner.
Qualifications we desire
- Experience troubleshooting pulsed power systems.
- Experience in laser operations.
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Position Information
This is a Career Indefinite position open to Lab employees and external candidates.
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- Flexible Benefits Package
- 401(k)
- Relocation Assistance
- Education Reimbursement Program
- Flexible schedules (*depending on project needs)
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Remote Work :
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Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
