Electronics Engineer - Engineering Technician VI; NWS

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Electronics Engineer – Engineering Technician VI (NWS 00838)

North Wind Services is actively seeking individuals who can contribute to national security within the science, technology, and engineering fields. This is a short‑term position, maximum 1,000 hours in a calendar year.

• Provide advanced electronics technical support for high‑current and high‑voltage systems.
• Operate high‑voltage equipment and perform measurements on a variety of components and systems.
• Independently perform experimental tests and measurements.
• Design, diagnose, troubleshoot, test, evaluate, upgrade, and maintain complex and unique high‑current, high‑voltage equipment and systems.
• Contribute to complex preliminary design concepts and engineering decision process.
• Provide advanced technical support for experimental work in a specialized R&D facility and analyze complex preliminary data during design or prototyping of components, systems, or equipment.
• Provide guidance to fabrication support with construction and development of specialized electronics and high‑current and voltage systems.
• Maintain, test, calibrate, and repair advanced electronics circuits, instrumentation, and control, as well as diagnostic systems.
• Interpret and analyze schematics and operating manuals.
• Maintain a high level of safety awareness while adhering to written safety procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Propose hardware and processes improvement which will improve availability of existing diagnostic instrumentation.

• BS in Electronic Engineering Technology or equivalent combination of 4+ years of education and experience related to the essential skills, knowledge, and abilities below.
• Advanced skills, knowledge, and abilities in electronics technology including theory, design, and component to system level with understanding of analog and digital electronics.
• Advanced knowledge and experience testing high voltage and pulse power circuitry using accepted engineering practices.
• Working knowledge of grounding for stored energy capacitor banks, floating decks, and soft grounding principles.
• Demonstrated ability to solve complex analytical problems.
• Experience performing unique fabrication and modification of highly specialized parts and subassemblies.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a multi‑disciplinary team, to achieve goals.
• Identify, analyze, and provide solutions and alternate approaches to complex electronic problems using independent creativity and judgement.
• Experience making independent, fundamental decisions regarding a variety of technical problems.
• Experienced in the ability to organize work, handle conflicting tasks, present test results in meetings and report form, and interact effectively with team members, management and suppliers.

Pre‑Placement Medical Exam: A job‑related pre‑placement medical examination may be required.
Pre‑employment drug test: External applicants selected for this position will be required to pass a post‑offer, pre‑employment drug test.
Anticipated Government Clearance Level: (position will be cleared to this level). Applicants selected will be subject to a federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information or matters. In addition, all L or Q cleared employees are subject to random drug testing. Q‑level clearance requires U.S. citizenship. If you hold multiple citizen ships (U.S. and another country), you may be required to renounce your non‑U.S. citizenship before a DOE L or Q clearance will be processed/granted.

North Wind offers a competitive pay and benefits package including health, life, and disability insurance benefits; 401(k) with company match; generous paid leave; and tuition reimbursement for eligible employees. The company is committed to employee wellness, professional development, and work‑life balance. For more information about benefits or hiring philosophy, visit the North Wind Career Opportunities Page.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals…