Electronics Technologist - National Ignition Facility
$90,584–$110,989 year
On-siteLivermore, California, United States
Job Summary
Provide general technical support for flashlamp cassette assembly, including drawings, builds, inspections, installation, and removal. Assemble flashlamp and cassette hardware, including sensitive optics work. Support flashlamp testing at the RI and AI testing facility. Coordinate shipping and receiving flashlamps and lab hardware. Maintain drawing packages and parts inventories with limited direction. Collaborate with engineers, technicians, and other stakeholders to meet project milestones. Train to become a Flash Lamp Testing Facility Operator. Support preventative and reactive maintenance of high-voltage and high-energy equipment. Support qualification of high-voltage components for EYC. Support the development and testing of the embedded controller and data acquisition systems for the NIF power conditioning system EYC expansion. Participate in commissioning and IQ of 23 PCS bank modules. Perform other duties as assigned. This full-time on-site role within the Laser Systems Engineering and Operations Division requires a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance and an Associate's degree in engineering technology or a related field.
Required Qualifications
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship
- Associate's degree in engineering technology, electronics, photonics, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and related experience
- Intermediate knowledge and experience in electronic and/or photonics troubleshooting and assembly
- Intermediate knowledge of engineering hardware testing processes
- Experience with troubleshooting, installation, and maintenance of electronic and/or photonics systems in a large, multi-beam laser environment
- Experience working in a multidisciplinary team environment
- Effective written, verbal, and presentation communication skills
- Ability to lift 25 lbs. in a safe and controlled manner
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance
- Must be a U.S. citizen
- Must pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug test
- Must be able to work in Limited Areas without mobile devices
- Must be available for full-time on-site presence
- Must be able to train to become a Flash Lamp Testing Facility Operator
Desired Qualifications
- Experience troubleshooting pulsed power systems
- Technical skills and knowledge of engineering principles to solve complex problems
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