Cyclotron Electronics Technologist: Hands-On Maintenance

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 63,369 - 95,054; Full time

Job summary

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory seeks an Electronics Engineering Technologist to support the 88-Inch Cyclotron operations. This hands-on role designs, tests, maintains, and troubleshoots advanced analog, digital, mixed-signal, RF, and high‑voltage systems for nuclear science research.

You will develop schematics and documentation, perform diagnostics, and collaborate with engineers to support commercial, experimental, and prototype systems, ensuring safety and compliance in a demanding

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of advanced electronics testing, maintenance, and development.
• Strong knowledge of electronics and electro-mechanical systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot, repair, and calibrate complex electronic systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, integrate, and maintain complex electronic systems for research operations.
• Develop schematics, drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Troubleshoot and repair systems to component level using diagnostic instruments.
• Perform preventive maintenance and infrastructure upgrades on aging equipment.

Skills

Electronics testing

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Education

AS or BS in Electronics Technology / Electrical Engineering

FCC General Radio Operator License / CSBE / CET or equivalent

Tools

PLC

TTL/CMOS

VHF/UHF/Microwave

Job description

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory seeks an Electronics Engineering Technologist to support the 88-Inch Cyclotron operations. This hands-on role designs, tests, maintains, and troubleshoots advanced analog, digital, mixed-signal, RF, and high‑voltage systems for nuclear science research.

You will develop schematics and documentation, perform diagnostics, and collaborate with engineers to support commercial, experimental, and prototype systems, ensuring safety and compliance in a demanding