Electronics Technologist/Sr. Electronics Technologist

Company: Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Location: Tracy
Posted on: February 22, 2021

Job Description:

Job DescriptionWe have multiple openings for Electronics Technologist/Sr. Electronics Technologist. You will support new and on-going experiments for various programs at LLNL's Site 300 (Tracy, CA) and the Livermore Site. These positions are in the Defense Technologies Engineering Division (DTED)/Weapon Technologies and Engineering (WTE) Program, supporting the Weapons and Complex Integration (WCI) Principal Directorate.These positions 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.In this role you will * Provide general electronic technical support to engineering, scientific, and technical staff to plan and conduct experiments at LLNL and other off-site locations and ensure operational readiness of WTE facilities.* Design, fabricate, assemble, and disassemble moderately complex electronic components and systems, using work control process and procedure requirements.* Operate electronic diagnostic equipment, maintain area controls, assist with electronic diagnostic calibration and alignment, test prior to experiment execution, and perform data recovery after experiment execution.* Prepare and maintain systems documentation and experimental records.* Perform facility related and technical functions such as maintenance, testing, upgrades to equipment control, and interlock systems checks.* Responsible for ensuring that support and experimental areas are kept clean, uncluttered, and in a state of readiness.* Perform other duties as assigned.Additional Job Responsibilities, At The 531.3 Level* Provide advanced technical assembly and disassembly support of complex weapons systems and author operational procedures and technical documents.* Design, fabricate, assemble, and disassemble complex electronic components and systems including planning, equipment selection, and methods.* Identify, analyze, and provide solutions and alternate approaches to complex electronic problems using independent creativity and judgment.Qualifications* Associate degree in Electronics, Engineering Technology, or equivalent combination of education and related experience.* Experience with electrical diagnostic equipment, maintaining area controls, assisting with electronic diagnostic calibration and alignment, testing prior to experiment execution, and performing data recovery after experiment execution.* Ability to read and follow engineering notes, sketches, drawings, specifications, and procedures.* Knowledge of engineering hardware design and testing processes.* Experience in general fabrication processes with the ability to operate hand/power tools.* Effective written and verbal communication and presentation skills.* Ability to become medically qualified to wear respiratory and other protective equipment, and perform moderate work while wearing full-face or half-mask respirators, and ability to maintain required qualifications and certifications (i.e. Explosives Handler, Rad Worker (II), Beryllium Worker, and Human Reliability Program (HRP)).Additional Qualifications At The 531.3 Level* Significant related experience in electronic circuits, systems, theory, and design.* Advanced level technical skills and knowledge of engineering principles to solve complex problems using established guidelines, techniques, and procedures and the ability to interpret and execute complex assembly procedures from engineering notes, sketches, drawings, and other technical material.* Effective written and verbal communication, feedback, and presentation skills.Qualifications We Desire* Experience working with classified materials and experimental data and/or experience as working with high explosives and initiation systems.* Experience working with and/or around high-voltage and high-current equipment and experience with optical, radiographic, and electronic diagnostic equipment.* Operational experience with LabVIEW code, Wonderware InTouch software, and Modicon Industrial Programmable Logic Controllers.Additional InformationWhy Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory?* Included in 2020 Best Places to Work by Glassdoor!* Work for a premier innovative national Laboratory* Comprehensive Benefits Package* Flexible schedules (*depending on project needs)* Collaborative, creative, inclusive, and fun team environmentLearn more about our company, selection process, position types and security clearances by visiting our Career site.Site 300Site 300 is an experimental test site operated by LLNL. Situated on 7,000 acres in rural foothills approximately six miles southwest of downtown Tracy and 15 miles southeast of Livermore, Site 300 hosts approximately 200 employees with expertise in such fields as engineering, chemistry, biology, and environmental restoration. Employees assigned to work at Site 300 may be exposed to the organism that causes San Joaquin Valley Fever (coccidioidomycosis).Security ClearanceLLNL is a Department of Energy (DOE) and National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) Laboratory. Most positions will require a DOE L or Q clearance (please reference Security Clearance requirement). If you are selected, we will initiate a Federal background investigation to determine if you meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information or matter. In addition, all L or Q cleared employees are subject to random drug testing. An L or Q clearance requires U.S. citizenship. If you hold multiple citizenships (U.S. and another country), you may be required to renounce your non-U.S. citizenship before a DOE L or Q clearance will be processed/granted. For additional information please see DOE Order 472.2.Equal Employment OpportunityLLNL is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer that hires a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, protected veteran status, age, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please submit a request via our online form.California Privacy NoticeThe California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) grants privacy rights to all California residents. The law also entitles job applicants, employees, and non-employee workers to be notified of what personal information LLNL collects and for what purpose. The Employee Privacy Notice can be accessed here.Company DescriptionJoin us and make YOUR mark on the World!Are you interested in joining some of the brightest talent in the world to strengthen the United States' security? Come join Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) where our employees apply their expertise to create solutions for BIG ideas that make our world a better place.We are looking for individuals that demonstrate an understanding of working in partnership with team peers, who engage, advocate, and contribute to building an inclusive culture, and provide expertise to solve challenging problems.

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