Pulsed Power Engineering Technologist 1 (Engineering Technologist 1)

Pulsed Power Engineering Technologist I position with a salary range of $87,800-$143,000.

About the Role

The DARHT Engineering Operations and Physics Group (J-6) is seeking a Pulsed Power Engineering Technologist I to join the Pulsed Power Team. J-6 provides state-of-the-art accelerator, pulsed power, beam-target, and radiographic physics capabilities in support of the Laboratory's hydrodynamic test mission. Core responsibilities of the team include:

• Troubleshooting, maintaining, and upgrading of the Dual-Axis Radiographic Hydrodynamic Test (DARHT) accelerator pulsed power systems.
• Designing, modeling, developing, and implementing new pulsed power sources and systems relating to accelerator applications.

The successful applicant will work on pulsed power systems at DARHT and associated test stands.

Responsibilities

• Performing electrical and mechanical maintenance of the pulsed power systems driving the DARHT accelerators.
• Maintaining, refurbishing, and upgrading DARHT linear induction cells.
• Performing electrical and mechanical assembly, installation, and maintenance of DARHT pulsed power test stands.
• Operating pulsed power test stands and verifying that equipment passes electrical and mechanical tests.
• Writing technical reports, documents, and presentations.
• Maintaining up-to-date documentation of procedures, processes, and equipment.
• Operating cranes and forklifts.

Requirements

Electrical Engineering Knowledge

• Proven experience working with electrical circuits and high voltage components.
• Ability to read and understand electrical schematics.
• Proven history fabricating electrical equipment and components (e.g., soldering and wiring).

Laboratory Experience

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience working on mechanical systems with hand and/or power tools.
• Working knowledge of vacuum systems.
• Operating power supplies, scopes, digitizers, and laboratory data acquisition systems.

Communication Skills

• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience interacting with all levels of personnel and customers.

Lifelong Learner

• Willing to acquire new skills and step out of your comfort zone.
• Fast learner.

Qualifications

Position requires a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Technology, Science, Math, or related degree from an accredited institution and 2 years of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

Skills

High Energy Systems Experience and Knowledge

• Demonstrated experience working with pulsed power, electrical energy storage, electrical switching circuits, or other types of high-energy systems.
• Demonstrated experience working on pulsed power or high voltage systems.
• Proven safety knowledge with HV electrical circuits.

Solid State Electronics Knowledge

• Specific knowledge of MOSFETs, SCRs, and analog design.

Formality of Operations

• Demonstrated experience working in environments with a high level of operational formality.

Electrical Engineering Knowledge

• Knowledge of and experience in fundamentals of electrical engineering including circuit design, modeling, and circuit simulation tools such as SPICE.

Accelerator Experience

• Experience with linear induction accelerators.

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).

Schedule

This is a regular position with a commitment period of 1 year.

Pay

Salary range: $87,800-$143,000.

Work Location

The work location for this position is onsite in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management.

Clearance: Q clearance required. Selected applicants will be subject to a background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified matter. This position requires U.S. citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances.