Instrumentation Technician (G4), IAEA Headquarters, Austria

IAEA - International Atomic Energy Agency; Wien; On-site; EUR 46,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

The Instrumentation Technician at International Atomic Energy Agency in Vienna contributes to the nuclear verification mission by preparing and supporting safeguards instrumentation. Under supervision, you will assemble, test, calibrate, install, maintain and repair instrumentation deployed in nuclear facilities worldwide and used by the Department of Safeguards.

The position requires at least four years of relevant experience and strong English skills.

Qualifications

• Completed secondary education.
• Additional qualification in electronics/engineering is asset.
• Excellent English, oral and written.
• Experience with instrumentation testing and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to non-destructive assay and containment systems in safeguards.
• Assemble, test, calibrate, install and repair safeguards instrumentation.
• Manage spare parts, inventories, and related documentation.
• Provide hands-on training on instrumentation at HQ or in the field.
• Prepare technical drawings, reports and specifications.
• Operate milling, turning, drilling and grinding machines (CNC).
• Work in areas with radioactive materials under radiation safety programme.

Skills

English proficiency

Electrical design principles

Instrumentation testing

Documentation writing

MS Office

Education

Secondary education + electronics/tech engineering asset

Tools

MS Office

CNC operation

Job description

Job Description

Organization

SGTS-Unattended Systems Team

Job Posting

2026-10-28, 9:15:00 AM

Closing Date

2026-11-18, 10:59:00 PM

Duration in Months : 36

Contract Type : Fixed Term - Regular

Full Competitive Recruitment : Yes

This selection exercise may be used to generate a roster of pre-approved candidates to address future staffing needs for similar functions in any of the Departments and Offices of the Organization. IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING APPLICATION DEADLINE: Please note that the closing date for submission of applications is indicated in local time as per the time zone of the applicant's location.

Organizational Setting

The Department of Safeguards carries out the IAEA’s duties and responsibilities as the world’s nuclear inspectorate, supporting global efforts to stop the spread of nuclear weapons. The primary role of the Department is to develop and implement IAEA safeguards to ensure that there is no diversion of declared nuclear material from peaceful activities and no indications of undeclared nuclear material or activities in a State as a whole. The Department comprises nuclear safeguards inspectors, responsible for carrying out inspections and verifications of all-safeguards relevant information for nuclear facilities in over 180 States; and technical staff responsible for a wide range of activities including: developing concepts and approaches for implementing safeguards; developing and maintaining safeguards equipment; providing analytical and laboratory services for sample analysis; collecting, evaluating and analysing safeguards-relevant information; providing information and communication technology infrastructure and services; and providing programme coordination support. The Division of Technical and Scientific Services ensures the provision of state-of-the-art equipment and related expertise for the accomplishment of the Department of Safeguards activities. Within this mandate, the Division is responsible for procurement, testing, provision, inventory control, performance monitoring and maintenance of safeguards equipment and supplies required by SGO Divisions; management of equipment development and engineering activities to meet quality and safeguards requirements; development and provision of documentation, procedures, instrumentation methods and techniques; provision of specialized technical and scientific support to inspectors and inspection activities in the field and at headquarters; and, radiation contamination monitoring of returned equipment and timely write-off of obsolete or contaminated equipment. The Division also coordinates departmental health and safety activities.

Main Purpose

Reporting to the Team Leader and working under the general supervision of a Senior Instrumentation Technician, the Instrumentation Technician contributes to the IAEA’s nuclear verification mission by preparing safeguards instrumentation and supporting the delivery of related services. The Instrumentation Technician contributes to the assembly, testing, calibration, evaluation, installation, maintenance and repair of instrumentation deployed in nuclear facilities worldwide and used by the Department of Safeguards. The Instrumentation Technician provides support to end users within the designated area of responsibility.

Functions / Key Results Expected

Contribute to the effective implementation and support of non-destructive assay and/or containment and surveillance systems used in nuclear safeguards verification activities.

Support the fabrication of parts, and the assembly, testing, calibration, installation, configuration, maintenance and repair of safeguards instrumentation for verification and monitoring of nuclear material and facility activities worldwide.

Contribute to procurement activities, the management of spare parts and inventories, acceptance and burn-in testing, packing, shipping, writing-off of instrument and updating related databases as required.

Support the delivery of hands‑on training on assigned instrumentation at HQ or in the field.

Assist with, or carry out, the preparation of technical drawings, reports, specifications and other documentation to support the implementation of assigned instrumentation.

Operate milling, turning, drilling and grinding machines, including those that are computer numerical controlled (CNC) for the fabrication of parts.

The incumbent may perform his/her work in areas involving exposure to radioactive materials. Therefore, as an Occupationally Exposed Worker, he/she must be medically cleared by VIC Medical Service and is subject to an appropriate radiation and health monitoring programme, in accordance with the IAEA's Radiation Safety Regulations.

Communication Communicates orally and in writing in a clear, concise and impartial manner. Takes time to listen to and understand the perspectives of others and proposes solutions.

Achieving Results Takes initiative in defining realistic outputs and clarifying roles, responsibilities and expected results in the context of the Department/Division’s programme. Evaluates his/her results realistically, drawing conclusions from lessons learned.

Teamwork Actively contributes to achieving team results. Supports team decisions.

Planning and Organizing Plans and organizes his/her own work in support of achieving the team or Section’s priorities. Takes into account potential changes and proposes contingency plans.

Definition

Analytical thinking Gathers and analyses information, identifying critical relationships and patterns among data and proposes workable solutions.

Client orientation Establishes effective relationships with clients to understand and meet or exceed their needs. Finds ways to ensure client satisfaction.

Resilience Able to remain calm in emotionally charged situations. Accepts constructive feedback in a positive manner and is able to cope with setbacks.

Required Expertise

Function

Name

Other Technical Engineering Electrical Engineering Knowledge of, and experience with, electrical and mechanical instrumentation. Demonstrated ability to conduct acceptance testing of electrical and mechanical instrumentation components.

Other Technical Engineering Engineering and Technology Demonstrated experience to set up, test, troubleshoot, and install electronic systems composed of process monitoring and control sensors, data acquisition components, and networking modules.

General Services Equipment Operation and Repair Expertise in testing or troubleshooting instrumentation problems in the field.

General Services Inventory and Supply Ability to apply inventory control measures. Experience in the receipt, storage and distribution of equipment and supplies, including knowledge of warehousing or stock management.

General Services Logistical Support Demonstrated organizational and logistical skills needed to optimize workplace/laboratory/warehouse effectiveness.

Administrative Support MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) Ability to use efficiently common office applications for record keeping, technical report writing, and other administrative functions.

Asset Expertise

Function

Name

Information Technology Computer Programming Database applications experience and basic programming skills.

Information Technology Concepts and solutions for data processing Expertise in computing and IT.

Information Technology Concepts and solutions for secure information flow Ability to monitor the performance of data communication instrumentation, including remotely, such as speed or quality of connections, data transmission quality and/or issues related to changes of network installations.

Other Technical Engineering General Engineering Ability to create accurate technical drawings using computer aided design techniques.

Other Technical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Ability to operate various metal processing machines ( such as milling, turning, CNC, etc.) to manufacture various parts of safeguards instrumentation for assembly.

Information Technology Network Engineering Knowledge of, and experience working with network-based monitoring instrumentation.

Safeguards Non-destructive Assay Expertise with radiation detection instrumentation.

Qualifications, Experience and Language skills

Completed secondary education. Additional qualification in the area of electronics/technical engineering/information technology (e.g. Berufsschule, Associate University degree, Hoehere Technische Lehranstalt or equivalent) an asset.

Minimum of four years of relevant work experience.

Knowledge of and experience with electrical design principles and assembling mechanical and electrical instrumentation in strict conformity with the applicable industrial standards and best practices.

Demonstrated experience in writing technical documentation in English an asset.

Excellent oral and written command of English. Knowledge of other official IAEA languages (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian and Spanish) is an asset.

Testing to IAEA standard may be part of the process.

Remuneration

The IAEA offers an attractive remuneration package including a tax-free annual net base salary starting at EUR 51384 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance), 6 weeks' annual vacation, pension plan and health insurance. More information on the conditions of employment can be found at: https://www.iaea.org/about/employment/general-service-staff

General Information

• The IAEA's paramount consideration in the recruitment of staff member is to secure employees of the highest standards of efficiency, technical competence and integrity.