R&D Development and Fabrication Technician (Development and Fabrication Technician 3/4)

Los Alamos National Security LLC; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 66,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Comprehensive benefits

Onsite gyms / wellness programs

Job summary

Los Alamos National Laboratory in Los Alamos, NM, seeks a Development and Fabrication Technician at the Tec 3 or Tec 4 level to support electrical design, fabrication, and assembly for R&D experiments. You will prototype, fabricate, and assemble parts from drawings, communicating with scientists and engineers to meet project goals.

At Tec 4, you will contribute to new procedures, propose solutions to project challenges, and work across LANL capabilities in detonation science and national

Qualifications

• Experience in design and manufacturing of parts, fixturing, and electrical assemblies.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and electrical schematics.
• Experience with assembly, testing, inspection, maintenance, and troubleshooting of electrical circuits.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
• Proven capability to solve problems from design to fabrication in R&D contexts.
• Knowledge of electrical board fabrication and related manufacturing processes.
• CAD/CAM proficiency and ability to support prototypes and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Design, fabricate, assemble components for experiments with attention to tolerances.
• Collaborate with scientists and engineers in planning prototype designs.
• Perform fabrication and assembly independently and in teams.
• Integrate and deploy components into experiments at LANL facilities.
• Develop and refine procedures and protocols at the Tec 4 level.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Electrical fabrication

Schematics reading

Communication skills

R&D problem solving

Electrical manufacturing

CAD/CAM knowledge

Education

Associate's degree + 3 years

Associate's degree + 5 years

Tools

CAD/CAM

Job description

What You Will Do

This position is open for external candidates only to apply.

This position will be filled at either the D&F Tec 3 or 4 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.

Development and Fabrication Tec 3 $66,100 - $103,600

The Detonation Science and Technology (Q-6) group is seeking an individual to provide technical support specifically in the area of electrical design, fabrication, and assembly of components used in research and development experiments. You must provide an agile response to group member requests for prototyping and fabrication needs, and may include the manufacture of complex parts from a variety of materials with exacting tolerances from drawings, sketches, and verbal instructions. The project portfolios that will be supported are diverse, and you must be able to effectively communicate and interact with scientists, engineers, technologists, and technicians in Q-6. You will receive on-the-job training from an experienced electrical technician and have access to a fully-equipped laboratories. The candidate will participate in the collaborative planning of prototype designs; once finalized, they will perform the fabrication and assembly independently as well as part of a team. Additionally you will integrate and deploy components into experiments across DOE facilities.

Development and Fabrication Tec 4 $72,800 - $115,400

In addition to what was outlined at the lower level, at this level your will work contribute to the development of new procedures and protocols. You will also recommend solutions to problems affecting project requirements.

The Detonation Science and Technology Group (Q-6) serves the Laboratory and the Nation providing the knowledge base and component design responsibilities for the Nuclear Weapons Program and other critical national security areas. The Group's capabilities include design engineering for nuclear weapon detonators and detonator cable assemblies, design, fabrication, qualification, and installation of test fire control systems, pulse power engineering, advanced detonator design and testing, and applied problem solving. Additional capabilities include expertise in the detonation science and physics of detonator energetic materials, and engineering responsibility for the cradle to grave care of the detonators and detonator cable assemblies used by Los Alamos National Laboratory.

This posting is under the Associate Laboratory Directorate for Weapons Engineering (ALDW).

What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements:

Manufacturing Experience

Experience in the design and manufacturing of parts, fixturing, and electrical assemblies.

Electrical Fabrication Skills

Experience in the assembly, testing, inspection, maintenance, and troubleshooting of electrical circuits and other electronics.

Schematics

Fully proficient knowledge and ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and electrical schematics.

Communication Skills

Strong oral and written communication skills.

In addition to the requirements outlined above, qualification at the higher level requires:

Research & Development Skills

Demonstrated ability to problem solve R&D solutions from design to fabrication.

Electrical Manufacturing Experience

Knowledge and experience in electrical board and additative manufacturing.

Electrical Fabrication Skills

Extensive experience in the assembly, testing, inspection, maintenance, and troubleshooting of printed wire assemblies.

Software Knowledge

CAD/CAM knowledge

Education/Experience Development and Fabrication Tec 3

Position requires an Associates' Degree and a minimum of 3 years relevant experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

Education/Experience Development and Fabrication Tec 4

Position requires an Associate's Degree and 5 years of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

Desired Qualifications:

• Printed Circuit Board fabrications training/certificates
• High explosives handler qualification
• Soldering, welding, mechanical fabrication experience

Essential Job Functions (can perform with or without reasonable accommodation):

• Ability to speak
• Reading vision

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 1 year.

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)

Additional Details

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.

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.