Research and Development

About the Role

Boston Government Services, LLC (BGS) is seeking an experienced electromechanical technologist to support photovoltaic (PV) power systems research for our clients in Albuquerque, New Mexico. BGS is an engineering, technology, and security firm helping to advance missions of national importance for government programs, national laboratories, and complex projects. The Photovoltaics and Materials Technology (PMT) department develops and validates materials and technologies that improve the performance, reliability, and safety of photovoltaic systems for energy and national security applications.

Responsibilities

• Operate indoor PV characterization tools.
• Support outdoor PV system installation, instrumentation, and maintenance.
• Work in both laboratory and outdoor settings, including lifting and manually positioning large, bulky test devices.
• Monitor experiments, including making and recording observations in support of PV system development and testing.
• Support documentation efforts, including preparing information for scientific and engineering reports and publications.
• Perform periodic outdoor work in all seasons for most of the workday.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in electronics, electro-mechanical technologies, engineering, or other relevant technical field; 3 years of experience demonstrating the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the job.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a laboratory setting, performing tasks such as test setup, equipment operation, and data collection and storage.
• Demonstrated experience with mechanical assembly and common hand tools.
• Demonstrated experience with Data Acquisition Systems (DAS), laboratory instrumentation, and basic laboratory data management.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE L-level security clearance.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Successful drug screening.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electronics, electromechanical technologies, engineering, or other relevant field.
• Demonstrated experience with DC measurement and data acquisition systems.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, and engineering specifications.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to various experimental environments and learn quickly.
• Demonstrated ability to interface with multiple engineers and scientists, and to perform work with a sense of urgency and focus on quality.
• Experience with control systems, including low-voltage/low-current measurement systems and motor controls.
• Experience with light shop equipment (bench grinders, band saws, and drill presses) and basic portable power tools.
• Experience with electrical Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), including procedures applied to systems with multiple sources of energy.
• Experience with PV systems and components.
• Programming and control of DAS systems using Labview, Python, or embedded languages.
• Experience with data processing, analysis, and reporting.

Schedule

Full-time, Monday – Friday, 40-hour week. This position is fully onsite at Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Vacation
• 401K
• Long and Short-Term Disability