Engineering Technician

Salas O'Brien; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 80,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and company holidays

Wellness programs

Professional development support

Job summary

Salas O’Brien seeks an Engineering Technician to support the Scorpius project at Los Alamos National Laboratory. You will install, wire, assemble, test, and troubleshoot electrical systems for accelerator components, working with engineers across national labs to ensure quality and safety compliance.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s in a related field and 5 years of experience in electrical assembly, with familiarity in GD&T and lab test equipment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Technology, Science, Math, or related field.
• 5 years’ experience (or equivalent).
• Basic knowledge of GD&T and experience with mechanical assembly.
• Familiarity with lab test equipment and basic shop tools.

Responsibilities

• Install, wire, assemble, and test electrical systems and subsystems for accelerator components (e.g., IVA, SAC assemblies, LRU-8).
• Perform electrical troubleshooting, diagnostics, and repairs on power, control, and instrumentation systems.
• Coordinate and support fabrication, assembly, and electrical testing activities.
• Assist with system integration, maintenance, and upgrades.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical drawings.
• Use lab test equipment (e.g., multimeters, oscilloscopes, hipot testers) to verify system performance.
• Support and help train technicians in electrical assembly and safe work practices.
• Collaborate with engineers and technical teams across multiple national labs and sites.
• Ensure compliance with electrical, quality, and safety standards, including disciplined operations and documentation requirements] ,

Skills

GD&T knowledge

Electrical assembly

Education

Bachelor’s in Engineering Technology, Science, Math, or related field

Tools

Lab test equipment

Basic shop tools

Job description

Engineering Technician (x3)

At Salas O’Brien, we tell our clients that we’re engineered for impact. This passion for making a difference applies just as much to our team as it does to our projects. That’s why we’re committed to living our values every day: inspiring, achieving, and connecting as shared owners of our success with a focus on a sustainable future.

Building for the long-term means that all of our team members can expect to work on amazing projects with a people-first approach to problem solving. It also means that each member of our team has truly limitless potential to build a unique, meaningful, and high-impact career—and they’ll receive great total rewards along the way.

About Us

Founded in 1975, Salas O’Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients, our team, and the world. We know that tomorrow’s requirements are today’s opportunities, and we are here to design lasting solutions for pressing challenges.

We work across a variety of industries providing integrated engineering and consulting services. Our specialized experience includes design for data centers, healthcare, science and technology, high-rise buildings, clean energy, education, and other building types as well as structural and building sciences, infrastructure asset management, advanced robotics, nuclear sciences and more.

Our technical expertise is paired with an exceptional team of business development, human resources, finance and accounting, information technology, and marketing professionals, all of whom play a key role in bringing our commitments to life every day.

Job Summary

TechSource, a Salas O’Brien Company, is hiring a full-time Electrical Technician supporting TechSource and our client, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL). TechSource has a decades-long relationship with LANL and is the prime contractor supporting the Scorpius project in Los Alamos, NM.

In this role, you will support the installation, assembly, testing, troubleshooting, and integration of electrical systems for the Scorpius linear induction electron accelerator, which supports subcritical experiment diagnostics at the Nevada National Security Site (NNSS). You will work closely with engineers and technicians to ensure electrical subsystems are built, installed, and maintained to specification, quality, and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Install, wire, assemble, and test electrical systems and subsystems for accelerator components (e.g., IVA, SAC assemblies, LRU-8)
• Perform electrical troubleshooting, diagnostics, and repairs on power, control, and instrumentation systems
• Coordinate and support fabrication, assembly, and electrical testing activities
• Assist with system integration, maintenance, and upgrades
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical drawings
• Use lab test equipment (e.g., multimeters, oscilloscopes, hipot testers) to verify system performance
• Support and help train technicians in electrical assembly and safe work practices
• Collaborate with engineers and technical teams across multiple national labs and sites
• Ensure compliance with electrical, quality, and safety standards, including disciplined operations and documentation requirements

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s in Engineering Technology, Science, Math, or related field
• 5 years’ of relevant experience (or equivalent)
• Basic knowledge of GD&T and experience with mechanical assembly
• Familiarity with lab test equipment and basic shop tools

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with electron beam accelerator systems
• Experience interpreting technical drawings and disciplined operations

Location

This position will be fully on-site starting in Los Alamos, NM and moving over to Las Vegas, NV once the project meets required targets.

Compensation & Benefits

The expected base salary range for this role is $80,000 - $135,000 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:

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

Benefits

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