Electronics Engineering Technologist

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory is hiring an Electronics Engineering Technologist within the Engineering division. This position will support operations at the 88‑Inch Cyclotron, a key experimental user facility for nuclear science and applied physics research.

This is a hands‑on engineering position. While assigned to the 88‑Inch Cyclotron, you will independently perform advanced technical support in electronics test, maintenance, and development. Design, develop, test, evaluate, troubleshoot, and maintain complex electrical, electronic, and electro‑mechanical systems where the application of advanced sophisticated technological skills, scientific principles, and mathematics is required.

We invest in our employees by offering a total rewards package you can count on:

• Exceptional health and retirement benefits, including our pension plan.
• Opportunities to grow in your career – check out our Tuition Assistance Program.
• A culture where you’ll belong – we are invested in our teams!
• In addition to accruing vacation and sick time, we also have a Winter Holiday Shutdown every year.
• Parental bonding leave (for both mothers and fathers).
• Pet insurance.

• Design, build, integrate, and maintain complex analog, digital, mixed‑signal, RF, and high‑voltage electronic systems for research operations.
• Develop electrical schematics, engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Troubleshoot and repair electronic and electro‑mechanical systems to the component level using advanced diagnostic instrumentation.
• Perform preventive maintenance, system upgrades, and infrastructure improvements for aging equipment and facilities.
• Use laboratory instrumentation and fabrication tools for testing, assembly, installation, calibration, and system validation.
• Collaborate with engineers and technical staff to develop, modify, and support commercial, experimental, and prototype systems.
• Develop test procedures, analyze system performance, and implement effective diagnostics using scientific and mathematical principles.
• Plan and organize technical support activities, materials, and project execution to meet operational goals.
• Ensure compliance with Environment, Health & Safety (ES&H) requirements and promote safe, inclusive, and collaborative workplace practices.

• 4–6 years of experience providing advanced technical support in electronics testing, maintenance, and development.
• Strong knowledge of electronics, electro‑mechanical systems, scientific principles, and applied mathematics.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot, repair, and calibrate complex electronic systems and instrumentation.
• Skilled in using advanced diagnostic equipment, laboratory instrumentation, and hand/power tools.
• Ability to independently solve complex technical problems using sound judgment, creativity, and innovation.
• Experience writing and interpreting technical procedures, specifications, and test documentation.
• Familiarity with engineering design, testing, and documentation practices.
• Ability to distinguish wiring and component color codes and safely work at heights, in confined spaces, and lift up to 50 lbs.
• 6+ years of experience in advanced electronics testing, maintenance, development, and technical support (level
  4).

• An AS or BS degree in Electronics Technology / Electrical Engineering and / or FCC General Radio Operator License (prefer Radar Endorsement) or Society of Broadcast Engineering Certification (CSBE, CRBE) or Certified Electronics Technician (CET) or equivalent training in nuclear or radar technology.
• Provide technical guidance and hands‑on training to junior staff in complex circuit analysis, troubleshooting, repair, and calibration.
• Experience with PLCs, TTL, ECL, CMOS, relays, and VHF/UHF/SHF microwave technologies.
• Lead small teams on assigned projects and technical tasks.
• Proficient in computer‑aided electronics drafting/design documentation, networking fundamentals, MS Office, and Google Workspace.
• Strong planning, teaching, organizational, and technical writing skills.
• Knowledge of Protective Interlock Systems and radiation safety procedures.

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