Laser Systems Operator: Precision Beam Control & Injection

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

Livermore (CA)

On-site

USD 61,000 - 73,000

Full time

10 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits package
401(k)
Relocation assistance
Education reimbursement program
Flexible schedules

Job summary

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in Livermore, CA, seeks NIF Laser System Operators to support the Beam Control System and Injection Laser System in the NIF Control Room. You will monitor laser beam alignment, timing, and pulse shaping for experiments, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, reliable operation.

This full-time, on-site role requires an associate degree or related experience, ability to obtain a U.S.

Qualifications

  • Associate degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering Technology, Laser Electro-Optics, Physics, or related technical discipline.
  • Experience with moderately complex electronic assembly and troubleshooting.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee real-time operation of laser beam control and injection systems.
  • Align targets, diagnostics, laser beams, and other alignment subsystems.
  • Generate and maintain system documentation and diagrams.
  • Collaborate with Physics and Engineering staff on developmental setups and experiments.

Skills

Electronic assembly
Troubleshooting
Communication
Team collaboration
DOE clearance

Education

Associate degree or equivalent
Related technical discipline

Tools

SolidWorks
CREO
LabVIEW
MATLAB

Job description

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in Livermore, CA, seeks NIF Laser System Operators to support the Beam Control System and Injection Laser System in the NIF Control Room. You will monitor laser beam alignment, timing, and pulse shaping for experiments, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, reliable operation.

This full-time, on-site role requires an associate degree or related experience, ability to obtain a U.S.

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