DARHT Detection Chamber (DDC) Operator (Engineered Systems Tec 3/4)

About the role

Join the DARHT Experiments and Radiographic Science (J-4) Group at Los Alamos National Laboratory and contribute to a multidisciplinary team that fields large-scale, integrated hydrodynamic weapons experiments at the Dual-Axis Radiographic Hydrodynamic Test Facility (DARHT)-the world's premier hydrotesting facility.

Responsibilities

• Cook up experiment timing and triggering with Axis I and Axis II accelerators.
• Interface with DARHT Accelerator, Firing Site, Vessel, and Diagnostic operations.
• Execute firing sequences following rigorous operational procedures with strict adherence to approved policies.
• Manage critical experimental data acquisition.
• Maintain professional control room protocols during critical operations.
• Complete comprehensive training program and maintain DDC Operator qualifications.
• Identify abnormal conditions and respond appropriately.
• Participate in daily and weekly planning processes (Plan of the Day/Plan of the Week).
• Meet all LANL safety, security, and training requirements.

Requirements

• Technical Understanding: Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical drawings.
• Technical Background: Experience working with electronic systems in an operational, testing, or troubleshooting capacity.
• Operational Discipline: Demonstrated experience working within defined requirements, regulations, and formal procedures.
• Collaboration Skills: Ability to work effectively with diverse teams (Tecs, engineers, scientists, operations).
• Communication: Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.

Qualifications

• Education/Experience at lower level: 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.
• Education/Experience at higher level: 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.

Skills

• Technical Understanding: Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical drawings.
• Technical Background: Experience working with electronic systems in an operational, testing, or troubleshooting capacity.
• Operational Discipline: Demonstrated experience working within defined requirements, regulations, and formal procedures.
• Collaboration Skills: Ability to work effectively with diverse teams (Tecs, engineers, scientists, operations).
• Communication: Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.

Benefits

• PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network
• Dental and vision insurance
• Free basic life and disability insurance
• Paid childbirth and parental leave
• Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)
• Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
• Flexible schedules and time off (PTO and holidays)
• Onsite gyms and wellness programs
• Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50 mile radius)

Pay

• Engineered Systems Tec 3: $66,100 - $103,600
• Engineered Systems Tec 4: $72,800 - $115,400

Schedule

• This position is full time, on-site.
• 5/8s or 9/80 work schedule.

Location

• The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM.