Pulsed Power Engineering Technologist ; Engineering Technologist

Position: Pulsed Power Engineering Technologist 1 (Engineering Technologist 1)
** What You Will Do*
* ** Pulsed Power Engineering Technologist 1 ($87,800-$143,000)*
* The DARHT Engineering Operations and Physics Group (J-6) is seeking a Pulsed Power Engineering Technologist I to join the Pulsed Power Team! J-6 provides state-of-the-art accelerator, pulsed power, beam-target, and radiographic physics capabilities in support of the Laboratory's hydrodynamic test mission. Core responsibilities of the team include: (a) troubleshooting, maintaining, and upgrading of the Dual-Axis Radiographic Hydrodynamic Test (DARHT) accelerator pulsed power systems, and (b) designing, modeling, developing, and implementing new pulsed power sources and systems relating to accelerator applications.

The successful applicant will be assigned to the Pulsed Power Team in the DARHT Engineering Operations and Physics Group (J-6). The successful applicant will work on pulsed power systems at DARHT and associated test stands. Roles and responsibilities include:

+ Performing electrical and mechanical maintenance of the pulsed power systems driving the DARHT accelerators

+ Maintaining, refurbishing, and upgrading DARHT linear induction cells

+ Performing electrical and mechanical assembly, installation, and maintenance of DARHT pulsed power test stands

+ Operating pulsed power test stands and verifying that equipment passes electrical and mechanical tests

+ Writing technical reports, documents, and presentations

+ Maintaining up to date documentation of procedures, processes, and equipment

+ Operating cranes and forklifts

** What You Need*
* ** Minimum

Job Requirements:

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* ** Electrical Engineering Knowledge*
* + Proven experience working with electrical circuits and high voltage components

+ Ability to read and understand electrical schematics

+ Proven history fabricating electrical equipment and components (e.g., soldering and wiring)

** Laboratory Experience*
* + Demonstrated knowledge and experience working on mechanical systems with hand and/or power tools

+ Working knowledge of vacuum systems

+ Operating power supplies, scopes, digitizers, and laboratory data acquisition systems

** Communication Skills*
* + Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills and demonstrated experience interacting with all levels of personnel and customers

** Lifelong learner*
* + Willing to acquire new skills and step out of your comfort zone

+ Fast learner

** Education/

Experience:

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* ** Position requires a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Technology, Science, Math or related degree from an accredited institution and 2 years related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.*
* ** Desired

Qualifications:

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* ** High Energy Systems Experience and Knowledge*
* + Demonstrated experience working with pulsed power, electrical energy storage, electrical switching circuits or other types of high-energy systems

+ Demonstrated experience working on pulsed power or high voltage systems

+ Proven safety knowledge with HV electrical circuits

** Solid State Electronics Knowledge*
* + Specific knowledge of MOSFETs, SCRs, and analog design

** Formality of Operations*
* + Demonstrated experience working in environments with a high level of operational formality

** Electrical Engineering Knowledge*
* + Knowledge of and experience in fundamentals of electrical engineering including circuit design, modeling, and circuit simulation tools such as SPICE

** Accelerator Experience*
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Experience with linear induction accelerators

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* Work Location:

** The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management.

** Position commitment:
** Regular appointment employees are required to serve a period of continuous service in their current position in order to be eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the time required, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. The position commitment for this position is 1 year.

** Note to Applicants:*
* Along with your resume, please include a detailed cover letter explaining how you meet each of…