NEN-1 Electronics Shop Support (Research Tec 1)

Los Alamos National Security LLC; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO or HD medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Paid childbirth and parental leave

401(k) matching

Tuition assistance

Flexible schedules

Relocation packages

Job summary

Los Alamos National Laboratory is seeking a motivated Research Tech 1 to provide technical support for electronics laboratories and shops in the Safeguards Science and Technology Group. The role centers on implementing and developing a new electronic inventory system while learning electronics assembly, cable fabrication, testing, and procurement processes.

You will work with engineers and technicians to identify and catalog components, label and store items, and maintain accurate records.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to organize materials and maintain accurate records.
• Ability to perform repetitive inventory and documentation activities carefully.
• Basic experience using computers and standard software.
• Ability to learn and follow detailed written or verbal instructions and use common hand tools.
• Ability to accurately record work activities, procedures, equipment, parameters, findings, and other information.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work with engineers, scientists, technicians, and staff.
• Commitment to safety, security, and quality-assurance practices.
• Willingness to develop knowledge in electronics, inventory management, and shop operations.

Responsibilities

• Locate and identify electronic components, PCBs, equipment, tools, and shop supplies.
• Enter and maintain item descriptions, quantities, storage locations, part numbers in the inventory system.
• Label, organize, and store inventory for efficient retrieval and replenishment.
• Perform inventory verification and stock-level reviews and correct records under direction.
• Help establish consistent storage, labeling, and material-handling practices across shops.
• Assemble component kits and prepare parts, cables, and equipment for projects.
• Assemble basic mechanical and electronic equipment using hand tools and drawings per instructions.
• Fabricate and test basic cable assemblies including wiring, connectors, crimping, soldering, labeling, and testing.
• Support testing, troubleshooting, repair, modification, and maintenance of equipment under supervision.
• Assist with purchasing, receiving, inspecting, and tracking components and supplies.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Computer basics

Hand tools

Documentation

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Learning ability

Job description

What You Will Do

The Safeguards Science and Technology Group (NEN-1) within the Nuclear Engineering and Nonproliferation (NEN) Division is seeking a motivated Research Tec 1 to provide technical support for our electronics laboratories and shops. You will work alongside engineers, scientists, and experienced technicians who design, assemble, test, modify, repair, and maintain specialized electronic equipment used in support of national security and nuclear nonproliferation missions.

A primary initial responsibility of this position will be supporting the implementation and continued development of a new electronic inventory system. Our electronics shops contain a wide variety of electronic components, printed circuit boards (PCBs), cables, tools, test equipment, and other technical items that must be identified, cataloged, labeled, organized, and stored appropriately. Success in this role requires organization, accuracy, persistence, and careful attention to detail.

As your knowledge and experience develop, you will also have opportunities to support electronics assembly, cable fabrication, equipment testing, troubleshooting and repair, procurement, and other technical activities associated with the day-to-day operation of an electronics laboratory.

Specific responsibilities may include:

• Locate and identify electronic components, PCBs, equipment, tools, and shop supplies.
• Enter and maintain accurate item descriptions, quantities, storage locations, part numbers, and other information in the electronic inventory system.
• Label, organize, and store inventory so that items can be efficiently located, issued, and replenished.
• Perform inventory verification and stock-level reviews and correct incomplete or inaccurate records under direction.
• Help establish and maintain consistent storage, labeling, and material-handling practices throughout the electronics shops.
• Assemble component kits and prepare parts, materials, cables, and equipment for electronics projects.
• Assemble basic mechanical and electronic equipment using common hand tools, drawings, procedures, and written assembly instructions.
• Fabricate and test basic cable assemblies, including preparing wire, installing connectors, crimping, soldering, labeling, and continuity testing after receiving appropriate training and instruction.
• Support basic testing, troubleshooting, repair, modification, and maintenance of electronic equipment under the supervision of experienced engineers and technicians.
• Assist with identifying, ordering, receiving, inspecting, and tracking electronic components, tools, equipment, and general shop supplies.
• Maintain clean, safe, and organized electronics laboratories, workbenches, storage areas, and shared shop spaces.
• Conduct technical work in laboratory and shop environments as instructed and overseen by appropriate supervisory or technical personnel.
• Record procedures, equipment, parameters, findings, and data associated with assigned technical work.
• Learn to evaluate findings and data, develop preliminary interpretations, summarize outcomes, and assist in planning subsequent technical activities under supervision.
• Communicate inventory discrepancies, damaged equipment or materials, low stock levels, technical observations, and other issues to appropriate team members.
• Perform routine or semi-routine technical assignments under specific and detailed instructions and within established priorities, procedures, processes, requirements, and specifications.

Safety and security are primary responsibilities for all Laboratory employees. You will maintain required safety and security training, follow applicable safety, security, and quality-assurance requirements, and make safety and security an integral part of every task, including taking the necessary steps to stop work if continuing an activity would be unsafe or compromise security.

This is an entry-level technician position. You will typically receive detailed and specific instructions and initially work primarily on routine tasks of moderate scope and complexity. Work will be performed under supervision and reviewed for overall adequacy, accuracy, and soundness of judgment.

The position provides an opportunity to develop greater technical knowledge and practical experience in electronics, inventory management, cable fabrication, equipment assembly, testing and repair, procurement, and the operation of an engineering laboratory.

What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements:

Organization and Attention to Detail:

Demonstrated ability to organize materials and maintain accurate and complete records. Ability to perform repetitive inventory and documentation activities carefully and consistently.

Computer Skills:

Basic experience using computers and standard software applications. Ability to learn an electronic inventory system and accurately enter, retrieve, and update information.

Technical and Hands-On Work:

Ability to learn and perform routine or semi-routine technical assignments using common hand tools and equipment while following detailed written or verbal instructions, drawings, procedures, processes, and specifications.

Documentation and Quality:

Ability to accurately record work activities, procedures, equipment, parameters, findings, and other relevant information. Ability to learn and follow established requirements so that work and final products meet applicable quality specifications.

Learning and Technical Development:

Ability and willingness to develop knowledge and skills in electronics, cable assembly, equipment testing and repair, inventory management, procurement, and shop operations under supervision.

Communication and Teamwork:

Ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with engineers, scientists, technicians, students, administrative staff, and other Laboratory and facility personnel.

Safety, Security, and Quality Assurance:

Understanding of the importance of safety, security, and quality-assurance practices and the ability to learn and implement the requirements applicable to assigned work.

Direction and Reliability:

Ability to work under detailed supervision, complete assigned tasks within established priorities and requirements, and promptly ask questions or communicate when instructions or information are unclear.

Workplace Conduct:

Ability to foster a mutually respectful and inclusive work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience organizing, labeling, cataloging, or maintaining parts, equipment, tools, or supplies.
• Experience with inventory databases, spreadsheets, data entry, or electronic recordkeeping.
• Coursework, employment, hobbies, volunteer activities, or practical experience involving electronics, robotics, automotive repair, fabrication, construction, manufacturing, logistics, or another hands-on technical field.
• Familiarity with electronic components, PCBs, cables, connectors, or common electronic test equipment.
• Experience using basic hand tools, crimping tools, soldering equipment, or other shop tools.
• Experience assembling, testing, troubleshooting, or repairing equipment, kits, computers, cables, or mechanical components by following written instructions or drawings.
• Familiarity with purchasing, receiving, shipping, inspecting, or tracking ordered materials.
• Interest in developing a career in electronics, engineering technology, manufacturing, logistics, or another technical field.

Work Environment:

Work Location:

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

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 2 years.

Note to Applicants:

Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People's Republic of China-including the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau-as well as citizens of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea), and the Russian Federation, who are not Lawful Permanent Residents ("green card" holders) 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.

Where You Will Work

Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Our generous benefits package includes:

• 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)

Directive 206.2

Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2. Please note that this requirement applies only to citizens of the United States. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A.

Clearance: Q

Position will be cleared to this level. Selected applicants will be subject to a background investigation conducted by or on behalf of the Federal Government, and must meet eligibility requirements* for access to classified matter. This position requires a Q clearance. and obtaining such clearance requires US Citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances. Dependent upon the position, additional authorization to access classified information may be required, which may or may not be available to dual citizens. Receipt of a Q clearance and additional access authorization ultimately is a decision of the Federal Government and not of Triad.

*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. See DOE Order 472.2 for additional information.

New-Employment Drug Test:

The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. Although New Mexico and other states have legalized the use of marijuana, use and possession of marijuana remain illegal under federal law. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre-offer.

Regular position:

Term status Laboratory employees applying for regular-status positions are converted to regular status.

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. The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request such an accommodation, please send an email to [e-mail] or call (505)-664-6947.