Electro-Optical Diagnostician; Engineering Technologist

What You Will Do

The Focused Experiments (M-3) group is seeking a motivated Engineering Technologist 1 to support explosives research with M-3's Hydrodynamic Testing Team. This team works in the Area 1 outdoor firing sites in support of LANL's core weapons mission and other related programs. The successful candidate will participate in planning, designing, fielding, and diagnosing tests involving the detonation of explosives. As part of the M-3 team the selected applicant will work to design, maintain, operate, and improve new & existing high-speed diagnostics incorporating lasers, fiber-optic systems, and high-speed data acquisition hardware.

Technical

Skills:

• Knowledge of and experience with experimental data acquisition instruments such as oscilloscopes, digitizers, delay generators, pressure sensors, and microcontrollers, and a willingness to learn how to field diagnostics at a firing site.
• Experience with laser operation and safety, fiber optic components, and optical alignment.
• Familiarity assembling, fielding, and troubleshooting Multiplexed Photon Doppler Velocimetry (MPDV), Modulation Based Ranging (M ), Chirped Fiber Bragg Gratings (CFBG) and other diagnostic methods for continuous detonation wave tracking.
• Hands‑on experience operating common hand tools and machinery including power tools, drilling, and tapping equipment.
• Demonstrated experience with soldering, circuit design, interpretation of circuit diagrams and control system schematics.
• Experience working safely to a set of defined requirements and regulations for moderate- and high-hazard environments (e.g. high explosive/radiation safety, high voltage safety).

Team

Collaboration:

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate and work effectively in a team environment.
• Experience being involved in a team executing complex experiments in a fast‑paced, highly regulated environment.
• Proficiency with basic computer programs such as Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

Education/

Experience:

• 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.

• Experience with development and fabrication of novel, precision optical and electronic diagnostic probes.
• Experience with 3D printing and rapid prototyping.
• Experience with basic machine tools (e.g., endmill and lathe) and machining operations.
• Experience with LANL procurement systems, inventory management, and vendor relations.
• Experience with CAD software (e.g., Solidworks, CREO, etc.).
• Experience operating heavy equipment including forklifts and/or overhead cranes.
• Demonstrated understanding of explosive firing operations.
• Knowledge of DOE Standard 1212 (formerly the DOE Explosives Safety Manual).
• High Explosives Handler Qualification.
• Demonstrated experience in preparation of hazard analyses, safety documents, security plans, and technical procedures.
• Good communication skills and willingness to train less-experienced members of the staff.
• Active DOE / DOD security clearance.

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

Regular appointment employees are required to serve a period of continuous service in their current position to be eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. The position commitment for this position is 1 year.

Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People’s Republic of China (including the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau), the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (North Korea), and the Russian Federation who are not Lawful Permanent Residents are prohibited from accessing facilities that support the mission, functions, and operations of national security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities, which includes Los Alamos National Laboratory.

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