Electrical Engineer, Assembly & Production

Salas O’Brien, Inc.; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Salas O’Brien, Inc. is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join the Action Officer ASD Project team, supporting design, procurement, installation, and commissioning of a ~20 MeV linear induction accelerator (Scorpius) for NNSS experiments.

This full-time on-site role collaborates with multi-lab teams and vendors. Ideal candidates have a engineering degree with 10+ years in power distribution, instrumentation, and controls in industrial settings, strong testing skills, and the ability to obtain a

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering with 10+ years experience or equivalent.
• Experience with power distribution, instrumentation, and controls in industrial settings.
• Skilled in electrical testing (oscilloscopes, meters, signal generators).
• Familiarity with NEC and UL standards.
• Strong communication and team collaboration skills.
• Knowledge of engineering project workflows and documentation.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Q security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop electrical distribution, control, and diagnostic systems
• Create and review schematics, block diagrams, and wiring/cable drawings (AutoCAD Electrical)
• Troubleshoot and test electrical systems with general test equipment
• Support procurement, fabrication, installation, and commissioning
• Coordinate with vendors and technical leads
• Ensure designs meet NEC and UL standards

Skills

Power distribution

Instrumentation & controls

Electrical testing

NEC & UL standards

Project documentation

Communication & teamwork

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Oscilloscopes

Meters

Signal generators

Job description

Electrical Engineer, Assembly & Production

TechSource a Salas O’Brien Company is hiring a full-time Electrical Engineer to join the Action Officer Advanced Sources and Detector (ASD) Project team and support the design, procurement, installation, and commissioning of a ~20 MeV linear induction accelerator, known as Scorpius, used in subcritical experiments at the Nevada National Security Site (NNSS). Work closely with multi-lab teams and vendors on advanced electrical engineering for accelerator systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop electrical distribution, control, and diagnostic systems
• Create and review schematics, block diagrams, and wiring/cable drawings (AutoCAD Electrical)
• Troubleshoot and test electrical systems with general test equipment
• Support procurement, fabrication, installation, and commissioning
• Coordinate with vendors and technical leads
• Ensure designs meet NEC and UL standards

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum of a degree in Engineering +10 years experience, or equivalent
• Experience with power distribution, instrumentation, and controls in industrial settings
• Skilled in electrical testing (oscilloscopes, meters, signal generators)
• Familiarity with NEC and UL standards
• Strong communication and team collaboration skills
• Knowledge of engineering project workflows and documentation
• An ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Q security clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with linear induction accelerators
• Prior work at NNSA-designated laboratories
• Familiarity with high-radiation or high-voltage environments

Location

This position will be fully on-site at the Nevada National Security Site (NNSS).

Travel

Travel to vendors and NNSS as needed.

Salary and Compensation

The expected base salary range for this role is $120,000 - $170,000 USD per year. Actual compensation will be determined based on a number of factors including skills, experience, qualifications, and location.

This role is also eligible for performance-based bonuses and a comprehensive U.S. based benefits package, including:

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Wellness programs and employee assistance resources

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Salas O’Brien provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, or local laws. Salas O’Brien will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants as required by law.