Metrologist, Entry Level

Tech Source, a Salas O'Brien company, is a nationally recognized engineering and scientific company specializing in the management and technical delivery of large-scale nuclear and high-technology projects with numerous federal agencies, helping to advance missions of national importance for government programs, national laboratories, national security facilities, nuclear operations, and complex projects nationwide. We provide direct access to hundreds of experts and industry leaders in the nuclear sciences, non-proliferation technologies, accelerator physics, and systems engineering arenas with offices in Washington DC, SC, TX, TN, and NM.

Our outstanding technical service has earned the company a client retention rate of over 95 percent. As an employee-owned company, we work to attract and retain the best talent because the best talent delivers the best results for our clients. Tech Source is a recent DOE Small Business of the Year recipient and eleven‑time Inc. 5000 winner.

Join a multi‑laboratory team building one of the nation’s most advanced radiographic systems. The Scorpius accelerator is a next‑generation, multi‑pulse linear induction accelerator designed to generate high‑energy X‑rays that capture rapid, high‑resolution images of dynamic experiments critical to stockpile stewardship and national security.

In this role, you will work hands‑on with engineers and scientists from Los Alamos, Lawrence Livermore, Sandia, and the Nevada National Security Site to install and align precision accelerator components that must operate within extremely tight tolerances. The system will ultimately deliver multiple X‑ray images within fractions of a microsecond, enabling unprecedented insight into complex physical processes that cannot be observed any other way.

• Support precision measurement and alignment of large‑scale mechanical systems and components
• Assist with setup and operation of metrology equipment such as laser trackers, scanners, and measurement tools
• Perform hands‑on work with mechanical systems, tooling, and alignment hardware
• Collect and process measurement data using metrology software
• Work closely with engineering teams during installation and commissioning activities
• Read and interpret technical drawings and apply basic GD&T principles
• Maintain equipment, ensure proper handling of sensitive and high‑value machinery
• Follow strict safety and operational procedures in a controlled work environment

• High school college grads with hand‑tool and heavy equipment experience
• Non‑technical team leads or managers seeking an engineering transition
• Early‑mid career technicians or engineers seeking specialized work in metrology
• Anyone who is interested in metrology!

• Ability to use computers and learn new software systems quickly
• Strong mechanical aptitude and experience working with hand tools or equipment
• Experience working with heavy, complex, or high‑value machinery preferred
• An ability to commute and cooperate with diverse teams in unique settings
• 1+ year of relevant experience OR equivalent hands‑on experience (military, trade, technical, or field work highly valued)
• Demonstrated reliability and consistent work history (strong tenure preferred)
• Comfortable working in an active industrial or field environment
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q clearance, which includes a federal background check and a federal drug test

• Prior metrology, alignment, or precision measurement experience or interest
• Experience in military, manufacturing, construction, or technical field roles
• Exposure to GD&T or technical drawings

• Regular onsite work at the Nevada National Security Site (NNSS)
• Occasional onsite travel to national laboratory partners may be required

At Tech Source, we recognize that our differences drive innovation, growth, and better results for our customers. We value and respect individuals, ensuring all feel empowered and valued. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected status as required by law.

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