DARHT Mechanical Engineered Systems Tec; Engineered Systems Tec

What You Will Do

This position will be filled at either the Engineered Systems Tec 2 or 3 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 DARHT Engineering, Operations, and Physics Group (J-6) is seeking an Engineered Systems Tec to join the Mechanical and Engineering Team. J-6 provides state-of-the-art accelerator, pulsed power, beam‑target, and radiographic physics capabilities in support of LANL’s hydrodynamic test mission. Core responsibilities of the Mechanical and Engineering Team include troubleshooting, maintaining, and upgrading the Dual‑Axis Radiographic Hydrodynamic Test (DARHT) accelerator mechanical systems (water, glycol, vacuum, mechanical alignment, etc.),

and designing, modeling, developing, and implementing new mechanical systems to support the DARHT accelerators.

As a mechanical Engineered Systems Tec 2, you will assist in the maintenance of mechanical systems and subsystems at DARHT and around the DARHT complex. Tasks include maintenance and troubleshooting of hardware.

This will require:

• The ability to execute basic maintenance or new equipment installations with verbal and/or written instructions
• Being able to read and understand mechanical diagrams
• Experience using tools to work on mechanical systems
• General knowledge of mechanical systems (pumps, piping, filters, etc.)
• The capability to work in a team environment
• A willingness to acquire new skills and step out of your comfort zone
• Being a fast learner

In addition to what was outlined at the lower level, this level will require:

• An application of mechanical systems knowledge to include vacuum systems, knowledge of LANL policies and principles, and a thorough understanding and wide application of maintenance practices for mechanical and vacuum systems.
• A demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and repair problems on mechanical and vacuum systems of moderate complexity using standard diagnostic equipment, while referencing OEM provided drawings, diagrams, specifications, schematics, and manuals.

• Experience with mechanical and/or vacuum systems and processes.
• Experience working to a set of defined requirements and regulations.
• Experience and demonstrated skill in conducting research, investigating alternative solutions, and recommending solutions on problems affecting systems and/or equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team under both general and/or specific instruction.

• Demonstrated apprentice‑type skill in conducting research, investigating alternative solutions, and recommending solutions on problems affecting systems and/or equipment.
• Proficiency with mechanical and/or vacuum systems and processes.
• Proven experience working to a set of defined requirements and regulations.

Position requires a high school diploma and a minimum of three years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Position requires an Associates’ Degree in a related field and a minimum of 3 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

• Experience with high vacuum equipment.
• Experience working on pumping and pressure systems.
• Experience in reading mechanical drawings.
• Strong computer skills, including word‑processing, spreadsheets, and data acquisition and plotting.
• DOE Q clearance

Reading vision, ability to discriminate speech, ability to hear in a normal range (500 to 3000 Hz), sitting, standing, walking, running, climbing stairs, climbing ladders, bending, stooping, crouching, kneeling, crawling, twisting the trunk or back, balancing, reaching overhead, reaching horizontally, reaching down, applying torque with hands or arms, gripping with hands, pressing with hands or arms, pushing with hands or arms, pulling with…