Engineering Technologist (Engineering Technologist 1/2)

Los Alamos National Security LLC; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO or High Deductible medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Free basic life insurance

Paid parental leave

401(k) with matching

Tuition assistance

Flexible schedules

Onsite gyms

Relocation packages

Job summary

Los Alamos National Security LLC is seeking an Engineering Technologist in Los Alamos, NM. The ideal candidate will have experience in electrical engineering, focusing on RF systems and high-voltage applications. Required qualifications include a bachelor’s degree along with 2-5 years of related experience, depending on the level, and hands-on skills in designing/testing these complex systems. Benefits include comprehensive health coverage, 401(k) matching, and flexible work schedules.

Qualifications

• Required experience leading designs of RF and high-voltage systems.
• Bachelor's degree with 2 (Level 1) or 5 (Level 2) years of experience required.
• Hands-on experience with assembling/testing RF or pulsed-power systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop high-power RF and high-voltage systems.
• Lead teams to install and test high-voltage systems.
• Create systems for acquiring and analyzing RF performance data.

Skills

Experience in electrical engineering

Hands-on electrical skills

Ability to read schematics

Creating electrical schematics with CAD tools

Strong communication skills

Experience with RF systems

Familiarity with vacuum-tube RF amplifiers

Applying engineering principles

Translating requirements into designs

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering technology, science, or math

Tools

PSpice

Multisim

LTspice

Job description

Engineering Technologist

What you need for this position includes the following minimum job requirements and desired qualifications.

Minimum Job Requirements

Engineering Technologist 1

• Experience in electrical engineering areas related to microwave systems, such as high-voltage or pulsed power, RF amplifiers, or RF components.
• Hands‑on electrical, electronics, and basic mechanical skills (lab or industrial setting).
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, diagrams, and technical documentation.
• Experience creating electrical/electronic schematics using CAD tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience working with teams to design, test, or install high‑power RF or high‑voltage systems.
• Familiarity with vacuum‑tube based RF amplifiers and high‑voltage systems.
• Ability to apply engineering principles and best practices in design and implementation.
• Experience translating system requirements into practical designs.

Engineering Technologist 2

• Experience leading the design, development, testing, and installation of high‑power RF and high‑voltage systems.
• Demonstrated technical leadership in advancing RF amplifiers and high‑voltage system designs.
• Proven ability to lead engineering design using best practices and sound engineering principles.
• Ability to lead installation and commissioning of a new RF test station.
• Ability to design and implement a system to acquire, organize and analyze RF system performance data that will lead to the prediction of failures before they occur.

Education and Experience

Level 1: Position requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering technology, science, math or related degree and two (2) years of directly related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

Level 2: Position requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering technology, science, math or related degree from an accredited institution and five (5) years of directly related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience contributing to the design, testing, and installation of high‑power RF, high‑voltage, or pulsed‑power systems.
• Experience working on a team to develop RF amplifiers and/or high‑voltage systems.
• Hands‑on experience assembling, installing, testing, and troubleshooting RF or pulsed‑power systems.
• Experience with high‑voltage DC and pulsed‑power systems.
• Familiarity with circuit design and simulation tools (e.g., PSpice, Multisim, LTspice).
• Experience working at an accelerator facility (preferred).
• Ability to obtain a Q clearance (typically requires U.S. citizenship; not required for this position).

Position Commitment

Regular appointment employees are required to serve a period of continuous service in their current position in order to be eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the time required, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. The position commitment for this position is 1 year.

Location

The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management.

Benefits

• PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network
• Dental and vision insurance
• Free basic life and disability insurance
• Paid childbirth and parental leave
• Award‑winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)
• Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
• Flexible schedules and time off (PTO and holidays)
• Onsite gyms and wellness programs
• Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50 mile radius)

Eligibility Requirements

To obtain a clearance, an individual must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in very limited circumstances. Position does not require a security clearance. Selected candidates will be subject to drug testing and other pre‑employment background checks.

Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of certain countries are prohibited from accessing facilities that support the mission, functions, and operations of national security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities, which includes Los Alamos National Laboratory.

Equal Opportunity

Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to protected categories such as race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal, state, and local laws and regulations.