Electronics TechnologistSr. Electronics Technologist Pulse Power

We have an opening for an Electronics Technologist/Senior Electronics Technologist to support Pulsed Power Research and Development (R&D). In this role you will support experimental campaigns by helping develop diagnostic sensors and operating high-voltage high-current and explosively driven R&D systems. You will also perform console operations for experimental subsystems and diagnostics including data acquisition and related support functions. You will help solve complex technical problems through regular interactions with colleagues and engineers at Site 200 and off-site locations. This position is in the National Security Engineering Division (NSED) within the Engineering Directorate.

This position requires full-time on-site presence due to the nature of the work.

This position will be filled at either level based on knowledge and related experience as assessed by the hiring team. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if hired at the higher level.

You will 

• Provide general electronic technical support to engineering scientific and technical staff to plan and conduct experiments using specialized explosive electronic and pulsed power systems at LLNL and off-site locations.
• Identify and acquire moderately complex data and results to report findings identify problems and utilizing advanced methods perform analysis using established methods.
• Design diagnose troubleshoot test evaluate upgrade and maintain moderately complex electronic and pulsed power systems.
• Contribute to moderately complex preliminary design concepts and engineering decision processes.
• Interpret and work from sketches drawings schematics and verbal or written instructions to troubleshoot and resolve problems at the system subsystem or component level.
• Use advanced methods of data collection.
• Perform work under general supervision for the production and assembly of electronic devices and systems.
• Maintain a high level of safety while adhering to written safety procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional job responsibilities at the 531.3 level 

• Provide advanced technical support for experimental work and analyze complex preliminary data under minimal supervision.
• Maintain test calibrate and repair advanced electronic circuits instrumentation control and diagnostic systems.
• Independently deploy fabricate troubleshoot assemble and disassemble complex electronic and/or electro-optic systems.
• Assist in developing and documenting test parameters procedures and safety documentation and provide technical input to improve reliability of test setups.

Qualifications :

• Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance which requires U.S. citizenship. 
• Associate degree in electronics engineering technology or equivalent combination of education and prior technical experience.
• Intermediate skills knowledge and abilities in electronics technology including theory design and component to system level understanding of analog and digital systems.
• Intermediate understanding of electronic design and schematics.
• Hands-on experience in using - and troubleshooting - laboratory electrical instrumentation including (but not limited to): oscilloscopes power supplies digital multimeters inductance-capacitance-resistance meters vector network analyzers spectrum analyzers or waveform generators.
• Hands-on experience with electrical fabrication tools and processes including (but not limited to): soldering wire and cable termination splicing heat shrink tube power tools.     
• Ability to solve moderately complex analytical problems.
• Effective written verbal and presentation communication skills.
• Ability to work cooperatively within large teams.
• Ability to travel domestically in support of experimental test campaigns.

Additional qualifications at the 531.3 level 

• Advanced skills knowledge and abilities in complex electronics technology including theory design and component to system level understanding of analog and digital systems.
• Advanced understanding of electronic design and schematics.
• Advanced proficiency in using - and troubleshooting - laboratory electrical instrumentation including (but not limited to): oscilloscopes power supplies digital multimeters inductance-capacitance-resistance meters vector network analyzers spectrum analyzers or waveform generators.
• Advanced proficiency with electrical fabrication tools and processes including (but not limited to): soldering wire and cable termination splicing heat shrink tube power tools.    
• Experience making independent fundamental decisions regarding a variety of technical problems.
• Ability to work effectively while handling multiple assignments concurrently.
• Effective written and verbal communication feedback and presentation skills sufficient to develop and report data and to work successfully with a multidisciplinary team in a highly collaborative environment.

Qualifications We Desire

• Experience with the design operation maintenance and troubleshooting of pulsed power systems and high-voltage electronics.
• Experience with high sample rate data acquisition and processing including electrical and optical systems.
• Experience with explosives and electrical systems associated with explosive devices (firesets).

Pay Range

$43.55 - $63.97 Hourly

$43.55 - $53.36 Hourly for the 531.2 Level 

$52.23 - $63.97 Hourly for the 531.3 Level 

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. Pay will not be below any applicable local minimum wage.  An employees position within the salary range will be based on several factors including but not limited to specific competencies relevant education qualifications certifications experience skills seniority geographic location performance and business or organizational needs. This position will be filled at either level based on knowledge and related experience as assessed by the hiring team. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if hired at the higher level.

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  Remote Work :

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