Electronics Technologist - Mid​/Senior - Clearance Required

Electronics Technologist - Mid/Senior - Active Clearance Required

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Description:

Join us and make YOUR mark on the World! Are you interested in joining some of the brightest talent in the world to strengthen the United States security? Come join Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) where our employees apply their expertise to create solutions for BIG ideas that make our world a better place.

We are dedicated to fostering a culture that values individuals, talents, partnerships, ideas, experiences, and different perspectives, recognizing their importance to the continued success of the Laboratory's mission.

Pay Range:

$41.93 - $61.57 Hourly
$41.93 - $51.33 Hourly for the 531.2 level
$50.28 - $61.57 Hourly for the 531.3 level

Job Description:

We have an opening for Electronics Technologist - Mid/Senior to support the Security and Protection (S&P) Program within the Security Organization (SO). The S&P Program is responsible for managing the evaluation, development, and operations support of the Argus and Caerus security systems. In this role, you will fabricate and test electrical and electronic assemblies, integrate systems, and install complex electronic components in support of security hardware deployment and sustainment.

This position is in the National Security Engineering Division (NSED) within the Engineering Directorate.

This position requires full‑time on‑site presence due to the nature of the work.

This position will be filled at either level based on knowledge and related experience as assessed by the hiring team. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if hired at the higher level.

• Design, fabricate, diagnose, troubleshoot, test, evaluate, and maintain moderately complex electronic components and unique security systems, using work control process and procedure requirements.
• Independently perform experimental tests and measurements, often requiring you to interpret and analyze schematics and operating manuals.
• Prepare and maintain systems documentation and experimental records.
• Provide general electronic technical support to engineering, scientific, and technical staff to plan and conduct experiments at LLNL and other off‑site locations.
• Contribute to moderately complex preliminary design concepts and engineering decision process.
• Maintain a high level of safety awareness, while adhering to written safety procedures.
• Responsible for ensuring that support and experimental areas are kept clean, uncluttered, and in a state of readiness.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional Job Responsibilities, At The 531.3 Level:

• Design, fabricate, assemble, and disassemble complex electronic components and systems including planning, equipment selection, and methods.
• Identify, analyze, and provide solutions and alternate approaches to complex electronic problems using independent creativity and judgment.
• Maintain, test, calibrate, and repair advanced electronics circuits, instrumentation and control, as well as diagnostic systems.

Qualifications:

• This position requires an active Department of Energy (DOE) Q‑level clearance or active Top Secret clearance issued by another U.S. government agency at the time of hire.
• Associate degree in Electronics, Engineering Technology, or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• Ability to read and follow engineering notes, sketches, drawings, specifications, and procedures.
• Experience in electronics fabrication processes with the ability to operate specialized tools.
• Intermediate skills, knowledge, and abilities in electronics technology including theory, design, and component to system level with the understanding of analog and digital electronics.
• Effective written, verbal, and presentation communication skills; demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team, to achieve goals.
• Ability to work effectively handling multiple assignments concurrently.
• Ability to travel locally to work with subcontractor manufacturers and vendors.

Additional Qualifications At The 531.3 Level:

• Advanced technical skills and knowledge of engineering principles to solve complex problems using established guidelines,…