Controls Technologist; Research Technologist

Position: Controls Technologist (Research Technologist 1/2)
** What You Will Do*
* ** This position will be filled at either the Research Technologist 1 or 2 level, depending on the skills of the selected candidate.  Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if the candidate is hired at the higher level.*
* The Integrated Weapons Experiments (J) Division, Dual-Axis Radiographic Hydrodynamic Test (DARHT) Engineering Operations and Physics (J-6) Group is looking for a Controls Technician to work as a Research Technologist 1 or 2. This position is full-time, located at the Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), and requires on site work activities.

J-6 provides state-of-the-art analytical accelerator, pulsed power, beam-target, and radiographic physics capabilities in support of LANL's hydrodynamic test mission. Core responsibilities of the group include: (1) designing, modeling, and verifying beam physics in both accelerators, (2) advancing the science and technology of beam-target interactions, (3) designing, modeling, and verifying relativistic electron diodes, (4) designing and fielding diagnostics including: pulsed power and non-invasive beam and plasma diagnostics, (5) system engineering support for the controls, mechanical, and pulsed power and diagnostic systems for both accelerators, (6) operating, maintaining, and upgrading both accelerators, and (7) Research and Development necessary for optimization and upgrades of the accelerators.

As a member of the DARHT Controls and IT Team in J-6, the selected candidate will provide accelerator control system hardware support for the DARHT accelerators and associated test facilities.

** Research Technologist 1 ($87,800 - $143,000)*
* + Support, troubleshoot, and maintain the dual axis electron beam accelerator's control systems

+ Participate in the diagnosis of failures or malfunctions that occur in the hardware sections of the control system. Take part in troubleshooting, repairing, or replacing equipment or systems using specialized equipment, detailed drawings, diagrams, sketches, manuals, and verbal and/or written instructions.

+ Participate in the documentation of existing and future control hardware systems and components. This will include preparing required documents and interacting with computer aided drafters.

+ Participate in the design, construction, installation, testing, documentation, and operation of control system components of various test stands.

+ Adhere to the principles of Formality of Operations including Conduct of Operations, Conduct of Maintenance, Conduct of Engineering, and Conduct of Training.

** Research Technologist 2 ($96,600 - $158,000)*
* In addition to what was outlined at the lower level, at this level

Perform the job duties listed above for the Research Technologist 1 position with minimal supervision.

+ Be able to recommend or perform appropriate solutions as needed.

** What You Need*
* ** Minimum

Job Requirements:

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* + Demonstrated relevant experience working with Electrical, Instrumentation and Controls (EI&C) circuits.

+ Demonstrated self-starter and ability to complete tasks under minimal supervision.

+ Demonstrated ability to read, and understand complex schematics, including wiring, troubleshooting, and documenting.

+ Demonstrated experience at independent troubleshooting of Electrical, Instrumentation and Controls (EI&C) systems.

+ Demonstrated compliance of configuration management and adherence to formalized documentation.

+ Willing to acquire new skills and step out of comfort zone.

+ Must be able and willing to perform duties while working on ladders or elevated platforms.

+ This position requires a Q clearance. Applicants must have the ability to obtain a Q clearance, which normally requires U.S. citizenship.

** Additional

Job Requirements at the Research Technologist 2 level:*
* In addition to the requirements outlined above, qualification at the higher level requires:

+ Demonstrated ability to generate, read, and understand complex schematics, including wiring, troubleshooting, and documenting.

+ Must have demonstrated experience working effectively as a team member on large projects as well as functioning independently on smaller assignments.

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