Electrical Engineer I

Responsibilities

• Frequently use and apply established technical standards, principles, theories, concepts, and techniques commonly associated with Firing systems and data collection systems.
• Operate diagnostic systems and collect data.
• Focus is on applying academic knowledge to the work environment and developing good work/team habits.
• Contribute to solutions of problems and issues with limited scope and basic complexity, using a well-defined set of technologies, generally in support of more senior engineers and scientists.
• Aid in compiling and summarizing scientific and technical data, utilizing technology solutions for both experimental and operational needs.
• Define specifications for procurements and initiate purchase requests.
• Select and implement computer applications for related field.
• Build direct relationships with laboratory partners and use scientific methods to contribute to experimental operations, also reporting on accomplishments to internal and external stakeholders.
• Support research and development, and technology maturation activities in laboratory testing environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering program accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) required for Civil, Mechanical and Electrical engineering degrees.
• Ability to interpret codes and standards applicable to the position.
• Knowledge/experience with fiberoptics and diode lasers.
• Knowledge/experience with coax cables and other types of copper transmission lines.
• Able to read and understand schematic drawings and one-lines.
• Experience with setting up and operating research and development (R&D) instrumentation in a laboratory setting.
• Hands on knowledge of electronic instrumentation including high-speed digitizers, digital oscilloscopes, digital delay/pulse generators, high voltage instrumentation, and other R&D laboratory instrumentation is highly desirable.
• Other required skills include exposure in programming platforms, good technical writing and communication skills, and familiarity with PCs and PC application software, such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Desire to learn and innovate.
• Able to work in high stress, procedurally rigorous environments.
• Able to work in hazardous environments that include high voltage systems, visible and ultraviolet lasers, large scale pulsed power machines, and vacuum and pressurized systems.
• A desire and ability to develop solutions to moderately complex engineering problems after minimal guidance.
• Must be willing to travel occasionally to the North Las Vegas Facility, Los Alamos, New Mexico, and Livermore, California, in support of these functions.
• Able to follow written and verbal instructions, work independently, and work as part of a team.
• Able to execute work in a disciplined manner to demonstrate compliance with laws, codes, orders, and MSTS policies and procedures.
• The primary work location will be at the Nevada National Security Site (located 65 miles northwest of Las Vegas, Nevada).
• Work schedule will be 4/10s Monday through Thursday (subject to change).
• Pre-placement physical examination, which includes a drug screen, is required.