NEN-Electronics Shop ; Research Tec

The Safeguards Science and Technology Group (NEN-1) within the Nuclear Engineering and Nonproliferation (NEN) Division is seeking a motivated Research Tec 1 to provide technical support for our electronics laboratories and shops. You will work alongside engineers, scientists, and experienced technicians who design, assemble, test, modify, repair, and maintain specialized electronic equipment used in support of national security and nuclear nonproliferation missions.

A primary initial responsibility of this position will be supporting the implementation and continued development of a new electronic inventory system. Our electronics shops contain a wide variety of electronic components, printed circuit boards (PCBs), cables, tools, test equipment, and other technical items that must be identified, cataloged, labeled, organized, and stored appropriately. Success in this role requires organization, accuracy, persistence, and careful attention to detail.

As your knowledge and experience develop, you will also have opportunities to support electronics assembly, cable fabrication, equipment testing, troubleshooting and repair, procurement, and other technical activities associated with the day-to-day operation of an electronics laboratory.

Specific responsibilities may include:

• Locate and identify electronic components, PCBs, equipment, tools, and shop supplies.
• Enter and maintain accurate item descriptions, quantities, storage locations, part numbers, and other information in the electronic inventory system.
• Label, organize, and store inventory so that items can be efficiently located, issued, and replenished.
• Perform inventory verification and stock-level reviews and correct incomplete or inaccurate records under direction.
• Help establish and maintain consistent storage, labeling, and material-handling practices throughout the electronics shops.
• Assemble component kits and prepare parts, materials, cables, and equipment for electronics projects.
• Assemble basic mechanical and electronic equipment using common hand tools, drawings, procedures, and written assembly instructions.
• Fabricate and test basic cable assemblies, including preparing wire, installing connectors, crimping, soldering, labeling, and continuity testing after receiving appropriate training and instruction.
• Support basic testing, troubleshooting, repair, modification, and maintenance of electronic equipment under the supervision of experienced engineers and technicians.
• Assist with identifying, ordering, receiving, inspecting, and tracking electronic components, tools, equipment, and general shop supplies.
• Maintain clean, safe, and organized electronics laboratories, workbenches, storage areas, and shared shop spaces.
• Conduct technical work in laboratory and shop environments as instructed and overseen by appropriate supervisory or technical personnel.
• Record procedures, equipment, parameters, findings, and data associated with assigned technical work.
• Learn to evaluate findings and data, develop preliminary interpretations, summarize outcomes, and assist in planning subsequent technical activities under supervision.
• Communicate inventory discrepancies, damaged equipment or materials, low stock levels, technical observations, and other issues to appropriate team members.
• Perform routine or semi-routine technical assignments under specific and detailed instructions and within established priorities, procedures, processes, requirements, and specifications.

Safety and security are primary responsibilities for all Laboratory employees. You will maintain required safety and security training, follow applicable safety, security, and quality-assurance requirements, and make safety and security an integral part of every task,…