Research Tec

Position: Research Tec 4
** What You Will Do*
* Are you knowledgeable in mechanical and electrical systems? Do you want to use those skills to support national security? Join our Team!

The Detonator Science and Technology Group, Q-6, is searching for a Research Technician. You will work closely with a diverse group of engineers, technologists and technicians on timing and firing control systems, high explosive detonator testing, facility infrastructure, high voltage, and laser operations to support experiments. You will provide technical support in the areas of testing, analysis, development, assembly, modifications, and maintenance of a wide variety of equipment used in experimental work.

Some of this equipment includes electro/mechanical apparatus, optical devices, analytical instrumentation, lasers, experimental diagnostics, and high explosive assemblies.

Safety and security are a primary responsibility for all Laboratory employees. You must assure safety and security compliance, maintain required safety and security training, and make safety and security an integral part of every task, including taking the necessary steps to stop work if continuing the job is unsafe or compromises security.

You need a variety of skills that will help support experimental work. Including the ability to read drawings and blueprints, use digital test equipment, data analysis, electromagnetic shielding, high-speed data acquisition systems and software and ultrafast timing techniques.

You will work in areas involving high consequences for safety that might be in the form of chemicals, high explosives, high-power lasers, and high-energy devices.

** Research Tec 4 ($72, 800 - $115, 400)*
* Successful applicants will perform the following duties in this position.

+ Assist with the design, assembly, maintenance, operation of hardware associated with one or more of the following technical areas: materials characterization or testing; optical and laser systems; data acquisition systems; vacuum systems; pressure systems; fiber optics; electronic imaging; solid-state electronic design and assembly and mechanical systems.

+ Follow and execute technical documents such as test procedures, maintenance procedures, quality assurance procedures and assembly diagrams

+ Promote a strong collaborative work environment

+ Communicate effectively within a project team

+  Work independently, with limited supervision.

+ Work at an advanced level of technical competence in at least one of the technical areas mentioned above

+ Provide input into the engineering design process (e.g. drawings, assembly instructions, fabrication, etc.)

+ Provide input into the development of technical documents (test procedures, test reports, maintenance procedures, etc.)

** What You Need*
* ** Minimum

Job Requirements:

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* +  Familiarity with the design, assembly, maintenance, operation of hardware associated with one or more of the following technical areas: materials characterization or testing; optical and laser systems; data acquisition systems; vacuum systems; pressure systems; fiber optics; electronic imaging; solid-state electronic design and assembly and mechanical systems.

+ Ability to interpret technical drawings for ensuring proper configuration of engineered systems

+ Ability to test interconnected systems to ensure proper functionality (e.g. checking continuity, vacuum quality, form and fit, signal quality, etc.)

+ Entry-level experience with data acquisition hardware and software

+ Demonstrated experience following technical procedures with an adherence to safety

+ Demonstrated ability to work on tasks within area of expertise with limited supervision

+ Demonstrated experience functioning as a skilled worker on the design, assembly, maintenance, operation of hardware associated with one or more of the following technical areas: materials characterization or testing; optical and laser systems; data acquisition systems; vacuum systems; pressure systems; fiber optics; electronic imaging; solid-state electronic design and assembly and mechanical systems

** Education/Experience for Research Tec 4** :
Position requires an Associate's Degree and 5 years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

** Desired

Qualifications:

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* + Knowledge of nuclear weapons concepts and the U.S. stockpile or other weapon designs.

+ Thorough knowledge of DOE and LANL safety policies, practices, and procedures.

+ Experience in electro-mechanical and optical hardware.  This includes optical cables/connectors, welding optical fibers, cleaning/polishing optical fibers, and testing optical fiber runs for timing and loss.

+ Experience working in an environment where high-explosives are present and familiar with high-explosive safety programs

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Experience with professional-level photography equipment and strong understanding of focal length, aperture, and depth-of-field

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Experience with nanosecond-accuracy timing and measurement systems and instruments

+ Familiarity with…