Electrical Engineer, Assembly & Production – On‑Site NNSS

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

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