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.
In Addition, 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.
Ability to obtain 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 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. High Explosives Handler, Rad Worker I-II)
In Addition, 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.
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 in good faith we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. Pay will not be below any applicable local minimum wage. An employee’s 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
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Position Information
This is a Career Indefinite position, open to Lab employees and external candidates.
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Relocation Assistance
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Security Clearance
This position requires a Department of Energy (DOE) Q-level clearance. 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. Also, all L or Q cleared employees are subject to random drug testing. Q-level clearance requires U.S. citizenship.
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