Technician II - Instrumentation and Controls

Jefferson Lab; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Plan

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

Professional Development

Job summary

Jefferson Lab in Newport News, VA, seeks an Instrumentation and Controls Technician II to support reliable accelerator instrumentation and control systems. You will diagnose, repair, and maintain I&C hardware, with on‑call responsibilities to ensure continuous operations.

The role requires 5+ years of relevant experience and a High School Diploma or GED, with a preferred Associate’s Degree in Electronics Technology. On‑site work, safety compliance, and collaboration with engineers are essential.

Qualifications

• Troubleshoot system faults using diagnostic tools and systematic methods.
• Install and terminate cables, connectors, and wiring for new or upgraded systems.
• Read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and wiring diagrams.
• Use hand tools, digital multimeters (DMMs), and other test equipment effectively and safely.
• Follow all established safety guidelines, procedures, and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform bench‑level diagnostics and component‑level repairs on I&C hardware.
• Troubleshoot field‑deployed instrumentation and control systems to resolve faults
• Maintain and repair accelerator‑related I&C equipment to ensure reliable operation
• Install cable infrastructure and route wiring for new hardware installations
• Collaborate with engineers, operators, and senior technicians to resolve complex system issues
• Participate in rotational on‑call coverage to support accelerator operations

Skills

Troubleshooting

Cable termination

Schematic reading

Use of DMMs

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's Degree in Electronics Technology

Tools

DMM

Hand tools

Job description

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Title: Technician II - Instrumentation and Controls

Location: Newport News, Virginia, US, 23606

Category: Craft and Skilled Technicians

At Jefferson Lab, you’ll champion cutting-edge science and operational excellence while shaping the future of discovery. Join us and make your mark – where excellence meets purpose, and great minds truly matter.

The good‑faith pay range for this role is $58,200 - $83,500 per year. Actual compensation may vary and may be above the posted range based on factors such as a candidate’s skills, experience, education, certifications, and work location.

Company-provided relocation assistance will not be offered for this position.

What your job will be like:

The Instrumentation and Controls (I&C) Technician II supports the reliable operation of accelerator instrumentation and control systems through bench‑level hardware diagnostics, field troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance. This role works with moderate independence to identify faults, restore system performance, and perform component‑level repairs or hardware replacements as needed.
The Technician II collaborates with engineers and senior technicians, may provide guidance to less experienced staff, and assists with minor system updates or improvements. Participation in a rotational on‑call schedule is required to support accelerator operations.

In this job you will:

• Perform bench‑level diagnostics and component‑level repairs on I&C hardware.
• Troubleshoot field‑deployed instrumentation and control systems to resolve faults
• Maintain and repair accelerator‑related I&C equipment to ensure reliable operation
• Install cable infrastructure and route wiring for new hardware installations
• Collaborate with engineers, operators, and senior technicians to resolve complex system issues
• Participate in rotational on‑call coverage to support accelerator operations

Additional Responsibilities

Lead - Supervisory - Management

Experience

• Required: 5 or more years Relevant Experience

Education

• Required: High School Diploma or GED
• Preferred: Associate's Degree Associate's Degree in Electronics Technology

Experience and Education Exchange

Education above the minimum may be substituted for experience. Relevant experience may not be substituted for education.

Licenses and Certifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Troubleshoot system faults using diagnostic tools and systematic methods
• Install and terminate cables, connectors, and wiring for new or upgraded systems
• Read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and wiring diagrams.
• Use hand tools, digital multimeters (DMMs), and other test equipment effectively and safely
• Follow all established safety guidelines, procedures, and regulatory requirements

Additional Licenses and Certifications

About Jefferson Lab

Join a community with a common purpose of solving the most challenging scientific and engineering problems of our time. The Jefferson Lab campus is located in southeastern Virginia amidst a vibrant and growing technology community.

A career at Jefferson Lab is more than a job. You will be part of "big science" and work alongside top scientists and engineers from around the world unlocking the secrets of our visible universe. Managed by SURATech, LLC, Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility is entering an exciting period of mission growth and is seeking new team members ready to apply their skills and passion to have an impact. You could call it work, or you could call it a mission. We call it a challenge. We do things that will change the world.

Total Rewards at Jefferson Lab

At Jefferson Lab, we believe that a comprehensive employee benefits program is an important and meaningful part of the compensation employees receive.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Care Plans
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time-off and Leave Programs (Paid Parental, vacation, holidays, and sick leave)
• Tuition Assistance, Training and Professional Development Programs
• Live near the waterways of the Chesapeake Bay region with access to nearby beaches, mountains, and all major metropolitan centers on the East Coast

SURATech, LLC manages and operates the Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility (Jefferson Lab). SURATech is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

SURATech is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities (unless doing so will result in an undue hardship). If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e‑mail to [e-mail] or contact Human Resources by calling [phone] and selecting option 1 between 8 am – 5 pm EST to provide the nature of your request.

Employment with SURATech is conditional upon DOE approval if at any time during your employment you are participating in a Foreign Government Talent Recruitment Program or Affiliated activity. Generally, such programs/activities include any foreign-state-sponsored attempt to acquire U.S.-funded scientific research through programs run or funded by the government that target scientists, engineers, students, academics, researchers, and entrepreneurs of all nationalities working or educated in the United States. This includes positions or appointments, both domestic and foreign, titled academic, professional, or institutional appointments whether or not remuneration is received and whether full‑time, part‑time or voluntary.

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