Sr. Electronics Technologist for NIF&PS

We have an opening for a Sr. Electronics Technologist.  You will develop, test, troubleshoot, evaluate, operate, and maintain experimental, research, and prototype equipment associated with electronic controls systems within the National Ignition Facility & Photon Science (NIF&PS) Directorate.  NIF is a 24/7 operational facility and may occasionally require working overtime, shifts, and/or weekends to accomplish goals; some work will occur in Radiological environments. This position is in the Laser Systems Engineering and Operations (LSEO) Division, within the Engineering Directorate.

You will

• Independently deploy, fabricate, assemble, disassemble, and perform comprehensive troubleshooting of complex electronic components and systems, including planning and selecting materials and equipment, interpreting standards, establishing methods, and setting priorities.
• Independently identify, analyze, and provide solutions and alternative approaches to complex electronic problems using advanced methods, innovation, and judgment.
• Develop, author, implement, assess, or modify instructional guides for repairing, calibrating, operating, and maintaining equipment and systems.
• Interpret standards and use advanced technical skills to evaluate and recommend methods and priorities for electronics maintenance and troubleshooting of equipment.
• Provide advanced technical support to engineering tests, physics experiments, and program operations.
• Contribute to complex preliminary design concepts and engineering decision processes. 
• Assist in developing complex test parameters, troubleshooting and testing materials, components, or systems, identifying problems, and providing input on solutions.
• Prioritize and provide work and technical guidance to others by checking for accuracy, completeness, and function.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance which requires U.S. citizenship.
• Associate degree in electronics engineering technology, or equivalent combination of education and related electronics/electrical industrial maintenance experience.
• Substantial experience and advanced skills in electronic troubleshooting and assembly.
• Advanced knowledge of engineering hardware testing processes.
• Broad experience with some aspect of advanced level electronic assembly, troubleshooting, installation, and/or maintenance.
• Experience in safe work and business practices.
• Experience working in a multi-disciplinary team environment.
• Effective written, verbal, feedback, and presentation communication skills.
• Ability to lift 25 lbs. in a safe and controlled manner.  

Qualifications We Desire

• Bachelor’s degree in electronics engineering technology, or equivalent combination of education and related electronics/electrical industrial maintenance experience.
• Demonstrated understanding of advanced electronic technology and substantial experience working on a technical project team and providing technical direction to others.
• Advanced level technical skills and in-depth knowledge of engineering principles to solve complex problems.