What You Will Do

The Engineered Systems Technician will support the building, maintenance and fielding of laser and optical diagnostic systems to measure data from explosive experiments. The position may also support electrical diagnostics. This position will be filled at either the Engineered Systems Technician 3 or Engineered Systems Technician 4 level, depending on the skills of the selected candidate. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if the candidate is hired at the higher level.

Engineered Systems Technician 3 ($56,300 - $87,200)

The successful candidate will:

• Apply technical knowledge to tasks assigned by the Diagnostician / Team Leader.
• Under the direction of the Diagnostician, maintain laser and optical diagnostic equipment and work spaces, e.g., orderliness, cleanliness, inventory, supply procurement, shot clean-up, and waste management.
• Under the direction of the Diagnostician, deploy equipment to and perform setup at firing sites
• Assist the Diagnostician in executing diagnostic work safely and securely.
• Participate in preparation of hazard analyses, safety documents and work procedures.
• Work with/around explosives, class 4 lasers, cryogens, chemicals, pressurized systems, energized electrical equipment, pulsed-power systems, hand operated power tools and radioactive materials.

Engineered Systems Technician 4 ($67,800 - $107,700)

In addition to the duties outlined above, an Engineered Systems Technician 4 will be required to:

• Take leadership in deploying equipment to, operating equipment at, and deployment from the firing sites.
• Take leadership in maintenance of the group's laser and optical instrumentation in proper working order and maintenance of equipment and consumables inventory.
• Coordinate with diagnosticians in M-3 to schedule diagnostic measurements and deployment of laser/optical diagnostics.
• Provide electronic and optical support for the deployment and operation of test diagnostics.

What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Intermediate computer skills with common applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel.
• Experience with working to a set of defined requirements and regulations (e.g., high explosives safety, radiation safety), and working safely and securely in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic knowledge of physics, chemistry, mathematics, and/or electronics.
• Experience with equipment repair and equipment assembly/disassembly.
• Experience with working from engineering drawings or electrical diagrams.
• Experience in the common mechanical, electronic and/or optical techniques used in explosive testing is required.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills and demonstrated ability to interact with all levels of personnel and customers; strong teaming skills.

Additional Minimum Requirements for the Higher Level (Engineered Systems Tec 4):

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience working with laser or optical systems in a safe manner.
• Demonstrated experience with electrical circuit/optical system testing and troubleshooting using electronic testing and measurement instruments (e.g. oscilloscopes/digitizers and meters).
• Demonstrated ability to read and follow written and verbal technical instruction, drawings, circuit diagrams, and technical specifications.
• Demonstrated ability to organize equipment and tasks; good time management skills.

Education and Experience:

Applying as Engineered Systems Tec 3

Position require an Associates' Degree in a related field and a minimum of 3 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

Applying as Engineered Systems Tec 4

Position require an Associates' Degree in a related field and a minimum of 5 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation. At this level, additional training and/or certification may be expected.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience building or using optical and laser-based diagnostic systems.
• Demonstrated knowledge of AC and DC electrical circuits including knowledge of basic electrical network behavior, electronic signal characteristics, levels, noise immunity, transmission limitations, and ground loops.
• Demonstrated knowledge of fiber optic telecommunications technology to include lasers, couplers, fiber connectors, optical circulators, detectors, optical switches, and laser amplifiers.
• Experience with assembling and fielding diagnostics for explosives testing.
• Experience with design software / 3D printing technology.
• Demonstrated experience working in moderate to high hazard environments with a high level of operational formality.
• Active DOE Q Clearance or equivalent.

Note to Applicants:

For full consideration, please submit a detailed cover letter addressing the required and desired qualifications listed above.

Additional Information

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.

Essential Job Functions (can perform with or without reasonable accommodation):

Color discrimination, Peripheral vision, Depth perception, Binocular vision, Reading vision, Distance vision, Ability to speak, Ability to discriminate speech, Ability to hear high-pitched sounds, Ability to smell, Ability to hear in a normal range (500 to 3000 htz), Sitting, Standing, Walking, Climbing stairs, Climbing Ladders, Bending, Stooping, Crouching, Kneeling, Twisting the trunk or back, Reaching overhead, Reaching horizontally, Reaching down, Applying torque with hands or arms, Gripping with the hands, Pressing with hands or arms, Pushing with hands or arms, Pulling with hands or arms, Typing or keyboarding, Fine motor control, Use of both hands, Use of both arms, Use of both legs, Use of both feet, Carrying 30+ pounds

Work Environment:

Outdoors, In confined space, At heights, In a cold environment, Working alone, In a hot environment 90 - 100 F, Operation of specialized heavy equipment, In a widely ranging ambient temperatures, In a wet or humid environment, Domestic travel, Operation of motor vehicles, Work in a noisy environment, Work under unusual lighting conditions, Work near electrical power supplies, Work near sources of ionizing radiation, Work near sources of non-ionizing radiation, Work with weapons or explosives, Work with vibrating equipment/machinery, Work near machinery with moving parts, Toxic chemicals, Irritant chemicals, Dusts or powders, Fumes, Carcinogens, Headgear or head protection, Face shield or facial protection, Mask or respirator, Level B HAZMAT suit/anti-C, Hearing protection, Gloves or hand protection, Safety shoes or protective footgear.
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 maternity and parental leave
• Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)
• Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
• Flexible schedules and time off (paid sick, vacation, and holidays)
• Onsite gyms and wellness programs
• Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50 mile radius)

Additional Details

Directive 206.2 - Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2. Please note that this requirement applies only to citizens of the United States. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A.

Clearance: Q (Position will be cleared to this level). Selected applicants will be subject to a background investigation conducted by or on behalf of the Federal Government, and must meet eligibility requirements* for access to classified matter. This position requires a Q clearance. and obtaining such clearance requires US Citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances. Dependent upon the position, additional authorization to access classified information may be required, which may or may not be available to dual citizens. Receipt of a Q clearance and additional access authorization ultimately is a decision of the Federal Government and not of Triad.

• Eligibility requirements: To obtain a clearance, an individual must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in very limited circumstances. See DOE Order 472.2 for additional information.

426.2: This position is subject to DOE Order 426.2, Personnel Selection, Training, and Qualification Requirements for DOE Nuclear Facilities, which establishes entry-level requirements to ensure candidates selected for specific positions can successfully perform the requirements of the job.

New-Employment Drug Test: The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. Although New Mexico and other states have legalized the use of marijuana, use and possession of marijuana remain illegal under federal law. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre-offer.

Regular position: Term status Laboratory employees applying for regular-status positions are converted to regular status.

Internal Applicants: Regular appointment employees who have served the required period of continuous service in their current position are eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the required period of continuous service, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. Please refer to Policy Policy P701 for applicant eligibility requirements.

Equal Opportunity: Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation or preference, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal laws and regulations. The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request such an accommodation, please send an email to applyhelp@lanl.gov or call 1-505-665-4444 option 1.
Employment StatusFull TimeAppointment TypeRegularRegular

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