Senior Cryogenic Factory Technologist

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory; Livermore (CA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Assistance

Education Reimbursement Program

Flexible schedules

Job summary

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) seeks a Senior Cryogenic Factory Technologist to support the Cryogenic Target Workcenter in the NIF. You will provide advanced maintenance, inspection, and qualification of cryogenic target components in clean room and radiological areas.

Role requires assembling from drawings, handling gas systems, and mentoring technicians while maintaining quality records and procedure updates. This is an on-site, full-time position within the LSEO division.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or cert with related work experience in a technical field.
• Ability to interpret mechanical/electrical drawings and procedures.
• Experience with precision lab equipment, vacuum/pressure systems, and QA records.
• Independent work style with mentoring/training of technicians.
• Clear communication and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, maintain, and repair cryogenic target system components including LRU parts and shields.
• Interpret drawings to verify assembly configurations, sensor wiring, and specs.
• Operate UV curing, inspection cameras, and specialized tooling for quality checks.
• Coordinate material processing steps like plasma etching and coating; conduct tests.
• Manage gas manifold operations and data recording for traceability.
• Develop and revise procedures and qualification documents; support training.
• Track work orders, inventory, and quality records; support calibration programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Soldering

Precision assembly

Interpreting drawings

Gas handling

Quality documentation

Training mentoring

Education

Associate's degree in mechanical/industrial/manufacturing or electro-optic tech

Tools

Vacuum systems

Pressure systems

Electronic test equipment

Precision measurement tools

Job description

Company Description

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Our mission spans four critical national security areas nuclear deterrence, threat preparedness, energy security, and multi-domain defense empowering teams to take on the toughest challenges of today and tomorrow. With a culture built on innovation and operational excellence, LLNL is a place where your expertise can make a real impact.

Job Description

We have an opening for a Senior Cryogenic Factory Technologistsupporting the Cryogenic Target Workcenter within the National Ignition Facility (NIF). You will provide advanced technical support for the maintenance, inspection, repair, and qualification of cryogenic target system components in support of NIF experimental operations. Working with minimal supervision, you will apply specialized expertise across precision component work, gas handling systems, and quality documentation while providing technical guidance to other technicians. Work is performed primarily in clean room and radiological contamination-controlled environments. This position is in the Laser Systems Engineering & Operations (LSEO) Division of the Engineering Directorate.

This position requires full-time on-site presence due to the nature of the work.

You will

• Perform inspection, maintenance, and repair of cryogenic target system components including Target Line Replaceable Units (LRU's), shields, shrouds, masks, and grippers, using precision assembly techniques, soldering, and adhesive bonding processes.
• Interpret and work from mechanical and electrical engineering drawings to verify correct assembly configurations, sensor wiring, and material specifications.
• Operate UV curing equipment, optical inspection cameras, and specialized tooling to verify component quality and ensure assemblies meet drawing and performance specifications.
• Coordinate with outside groups for material processing steps such as plasma etching and gold coating; perform passthrough and conductive testing on completed assemblies.
• Perform gas mix manifold operations including bottle exchanges, leak testing, gas bottle filling via manual and remote GUI methods, and associated administrative tracking.
• Operate the cryogenic target test stand to train and qualify technicians on component maintenance and alignment procedures; perform photo QA and operate data acquisition software in support of test stand activities.
• Develop, author, review, and update procedures, manuals, and qualification documents; coordinate with the Training Department to ensure qualification card revisions are entered into the training management system and formally released.
• Perform administrative tracking, data uploading, work order submission, and inventory management in support of component production and rework activities.
• Perform torque wrench calibration checks and support the calibration tracking program as a collateral duty.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance which requires U.S. citizenship.
• Associate's degree in mechanical, industrial, manufacturing, or electro-optic technology; or a technology-related certificate or diploma with related work experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience in a technical or engineering field that includes mechanical training.
• Advanced skills and understanding of relevant technologies and processes, including interpreting and utilizing precision laboratory equipment, vacuum systems, pressure systems, and electronic test equipment; demonstrated ability to solve complex hardware and system challenges.
• Experience working independently on complex technical tasks with minimal supervision; ability to apply, improve, and recommend updates to established technical guidelines, procedures, and work methods.
• Experience providing technical direction, mentoring, or training to other technicians in a technical operations or R&D environment.
• Ability to interpret and work from mechanical and electrical engineering drawings, schematics, and formal technical procedures.
• Experience with soldering (mechanical/electrical connections), adhesive bonding, and precision component assembly in a controlled environment.
• Experience working with formal work control systems, configuration management practices, and quality records.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to author technical documentation and present technical information clearly.
• Ability to work in clean room environments and areas with radiological or chemical contamination controls, including use of anti-contamination (anti-C) PPE and respiratory protection.
• Physical ability to stand, walk, climb stairs, work in confined or restricted-movement areas, and lift/push up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications We Desire

• Experience with cryogenic systems, vacuum systems, or gas handling operations.
• Familiarity with UV curing processes and photographic/optical quality inspection methods.
• Experience working in radiological environments; ability to qualify as NIF Radiological Worker II.

Pay Range

$52.23 - $63.97 Hourly

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting; pay will not be below any applicable local minimum wage. An employee's position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.

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Position Information

This is a Career Indefinite position, open to Lab employees and external candidates.

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• 401(k)
• Relocation Assistance
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• Flexible schedules (*depending on project needs)
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Security Clearance

This position requires a Department of Energy (DOE) Q-level clearance.If you are selected, wewill initiate a Federal background investigation to determine if youmeet eligibility requirements for access to classified information or matter. Also, all L or Q cleared employees are subject to random drug testing. Q-level clearance requires U.S. citizenship.

Pre-Employment Drug Test

External applicant(s) selected for this position must pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug test. This includes testing for use of marijuana as Federal Law applies to us as a Federal Contractor.

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