Senior Electronics Technologist
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
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Job summary
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in Livermore, CA, is seeking a Senior Electronics Technologist to develop, test, troubleshoot, evaluate, operate, and maintain complex electronic systems for the National Ignition Facility and Photon Science Directorate.
Ideal candidates will bring advanced troubleshooting and assembly skills, the ability to work in a multidisciplinary team, and a commitment to safety. This full-time, on-site role offers relocation assistance and a flexible benefits package.
Qualifications
- Associate degree in electronics engineering technology, or equivalent combination of education and related electronics/electrical industrial maintenance experience.
- Substantial experience and advanced skills in electronic troubleshooting and assembly.
- Advanced knowledge of engineering hardware testing processes.
- Broad experience with some aspect of advanced level electronic assembly, troubleshooting, installation, and/or maintenance.
- Experience in safe work and business practices.
- Experience working in a multi‑disciplinary team environment.
- Effective written, verbal, feedback, and presentation communication skills.
- Ability to lift 25 lbs. in a safe and controlled manner.
Responsibilities
- Independently deploy, troubleshoot, assemble, and disassemble complex electronic systems, including planning and selecting materials, equipment, and methods.
- Independently identify, analyze, and provide solutions and alternate approaches to complex problems using individual creativity and judgment.
- Develop, author, implement, assess, or modify instructional guides for repairing, calibrating, operating, and maintaining equipment and systems.
- Interpret standards and use advanced technical skills to evaluate and recommend methods and priorities for routine electronics maintenance and troubleshooting of equipment.
- Provide advanced technical support for engineering tests, physics experiments, and program operations.
- Assist in developing complex test parameters, troubleshooting and testing materials, components, or systems, identifying problems, and providing input on solutions.
- Contribute to complex preliminary design concepts and engineering decision process.
- Prioritize and provide work and technical guidance to others by checking for accuracy, completeness, and function.
- Plan, organize, mentor, and lead projects of limited scope to meet defined objectives and schedules.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Skills
Education
Job description
Join us and make YOUR mark on the World! Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) has turned bold ideas into world-changing impact advancing science and technology to strengthen U.S. security and promote global stability. 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.
We have an opening for a Senior Electronics Technologist. You will develop, test, troubleshoot, evaluate, operate, and maintain experimental, research, and prototype equipment associated with mechanical systems in the National Ignition Facility and Photon Science Directorate (NIF & PS). This position is in the Laser Systems Engineering and Operations (LSEO) Division, within the Engineering Directorate.
This position requires full‑time on‑site presence.
- Independently deploy, troubleshoot, assemble, and disassemble complex electronic systems, including planning and selecting materials, equipment, and methods.
- Independently identify, analyze, and provide solutions and alternate approaches to complex problems using individual creativity and judgment.
- Develop, author, implement, assess, or modify instructional guides for repairing, calibrating, operating, and maintaining equipment and systems.
- Interpret standards and use advanced technical skills to evaluate and recommend methods and priorities for routine electronics maintenance and troubleshooting of equipment.
- Provide advanced technical support for engineering tests, physics experiments, and program operations.
- Assist in developing complex test parameters, troubleshooting and testing materials, components, or systems, identifying problems, and providing input on solutions.
- Contribute to complex preliminary design concepts and engineering decision process.
- Prioritize and provide work and technical guidance to others by checking for accuracy, completeness, and function.
- Plan, organize, mentor, and lead projects of limited scope to meet defined objectives and schedules.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance which requires U.S. citizenship.
- Associate degree in electronics engineering technology, or equivalent combination of education and related electronics/electrical industrial maintenance experience.
- Substantial experience and advanced skills in electronic troubleshooting and assembly.
- Advanced knowledge of engineering hardware testing processes.
- Broad experience with some aspect of advanced level electronic assembly, troubleshooting, installation, and/or maintenance.
- Experience in safe work and business practices.
- Experience working in a multi‑disciplinary team environment.
- Effective written, verbal, feedback, and presentation communication skills.
- Ability to lift 25 lbs. in a safe and controlled manner.
- Bachelor’s degree in electronics engineering technology, or equivalent combination of education and related electronics/electrical industrial maintenance experience.
- Advanced understanding of electronic technology and experience working on a technical project team and providing technical direction to others.
- Advanced technical skills and knowledge of engineering principles to solve complex problems.
$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. 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.
This is a Career Indefinite position, open to Lab employees and external candidates.
- Flexible Benefits Package
- 401(k)
- Relocation Assistance
- Education Reimbursement Program
- Flexible schedules (depending on project needs)
- Our values - visit https://www.llnl.gov/inclusion/our-values
This position requires a Department of Energy (DOE) Q-level clearance. If you are selected, we will initiate a Federal background investigation to determine if you meet 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.
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.
Per the Department of Energy (DOE), Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory must meet certain restrictions with the use and/or possession of mobile devices in Limited Areas. Depending on your job duties, you may be required to work in a Limited Area where you are not permitted to have a personal and/or laboratory mobile device in your possession. This includes, but not limited to cell phones, tablets, fitness devices, wireless headphones, and other Bluetooth/wireless enabled devices. If you use a medical device, which pairs with a mobile device, you must still follow the rules concerning the mobile device in individual sections within Limited Areas. Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities require separate approval. Hearing aids without wireless capabilities or wireless that has been disabled are allowed in Limited Areas, Secure Space and Transit/Buffer Space within buildings.
We are an equal opportunity employer that is committed to providing all with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, protected veteran status, age, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.
Our goal is to create an accessible and inclusive experience for all candidates applying and interviewing at the Laboratory. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please use our online form to submit a request.
The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) grants privacy rights to all California residents. The law also entitles job applicants, employees, and non‑employee workers to be notified of what personal information LLNL collects and for what purpose. The Employee Privacy Notice can be accessed here.
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