Pulsed Power Engineered Systems (Engineered Systems 2/3)
Los Alamos National Laboratory
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Los Alamos National Laboratory seeks two Engineered Systems Tecs for the DARHT Pulsed Power Team in Los Alamos, NM. Roles are Tec 2 or Tec 3 based on skills; higher level adds broader responsibilities.
The team maintains and upgrades DARHT accelerator pulsed power systems and contributes to the DCX project, with a focus on safety and collaboration across disciplines.
Qualifications
- Experience with power supplies, multimeters, oscilloscopes, and digitizers.
- Experience with mechanical, electro-mechanical and/or vacuum systems and processes.
- Experience working to defined requirements and regulations.
- Experience researching, evaluating alternatives, and recommending solutions for systems/equipment.
- Ability to work independently and in a team under varying instruction.
Responsibilities
- Maintain and troubleshoot pulsed power systems and subsystems at DARHT.
- Assist in testing, installation, and modifications of equipment.
- Read electrical schematics and wiring diagrams to guide maintenance.
- Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary Pulsed Power Team on projects.
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Job description
This position will be filled at either the Engineered Systems Tec 2 or Tec 3 level, depending on the skills of the selected candidate. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if the candidate is hired at the higher level.
The DARHT Engineering, Operations, and Physics Group (J-6) is seeking two (2) Engineered Systems Tecs to join the Pulsed Power Team. J-6 provides state-of-the-art accelerator, pulsed power, beam-target, and radiographic physics capabilities in support of LANL's hydrodynamic test mission. Core responsibilities of the Pulsed Power Team include troubleshooting, maintaining, and upgrading of the Dual-Axis Radiographic Hydrodynamic Test (DARHT) accelerator pulsed power systems. The team is also intimately involved in designing, modeling, developing and implementing pulsed power systems for the new DCX (DARHT Capability eXpansion) project. This is an exciting time to get in on the ground floor and become part of this multi-disciplinary effort.
As a pulsed power Eng Sys Tec 2, you will assist in the maintenance of pulsed power systems and subsystems at DARHT, to include testing and troubleshooting. This will require:
- The ability to execute basic maintenance or new equipment installations with verbal and/or written instructions
- Being able to read and understand electrical schematics
- Working on electrical circuits and high-voltage components
- The capability to work in a team environment
- A willingness to acquire new skills and step out of your comfort zone
- Being a fast learner
- Prioritize safety and security of yourself and fellow employees
In addition to what was outlined at the lower level, this level requires
- An application of pulsed power knowledge, LANL policies and principles, and a thorough understanding and wide application of technical principles, theories, and concepts related to pulsed power.
- A demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and repair problems on electro-mechanical systems of moderate complexity using standard diagnostic equipment, while referencing to OEM provided drawings, diagrams, specifications, schematics, and manuals.
- Experience working with power supplies, multimeters, oscilloscopes, and digitizers.
- Experience with mechanical, electro-mechanical and/or vacuum systems and processes.
- Experience working to a set of defined requirements and regulations.
- Experience and demonstrated skill in conducting research, investigating alternative solutions, and recommending solutions on problems affecting systems and/or equipment.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team under both general and/or specific instruction.
- Demonstrated apprentice type skill in conducting research, investigating alternative solutions, and recommending solutions on problems affecting systems and/or equipment.
- Proficiency with mechanical, electro-mechanical and/or vacuum systems and processes.
- Proven experience working to a set of defined requirements and regulations.
Position requires a high school diploma and a minimum of 3 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Position require an Associate Degree in a related technical field and a minimum of 3 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the position.
- Experience working with power supplies, multimeters, oscilloscopes, and digitizers.
- Experience with mechanical, electro-mechanical and/or vacuum systems and processes.
- Experience working to a set of defined requirements and regulations.
- Experience and demonstrated skill in conducting research, investigating alternative solutions, and recommending solutions on problems affecting systems and/or equipment.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team under both general and/or specific instruction.
- Demonstrated apprentice type skill in conducting research, investigating alternative solutions, and recommending solutions on problems affecting systems and/or equipment.
- Proficiency with mechanical, electro-mechanical and/or vacuum systems and processes.
- Proven experience working to a set of defined requirements and regulations.
Position requires a high school diploma and a minimum of 3 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Position require an Associate Degree in a related technical field and a minimum of 3 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the position.
The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management.
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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)
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