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Los Alamos National Laboratory · 4 hours ago

Engineered Systems Tec 3/4 - LLRF Team

Los Alamos, NM

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$71K/yr - $113K/yr

3+ years exp

Los Alamos National Laboratory is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. They are seeking an Engineered Systems Technician for the Low-Level Radio Frequency (LLRF) team within the Accelerator Operations and Technology Division to support engineering activities related to RF controls and systems.

Security

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Perform technical installation and/or maintenance functions supporting engineering activities relating to RF controls

Work closely with engineers and other technicians to meet technical goals and deliverables

Help define technical requirements and work on multiple tasks and projects

Build new electronic and RF hardware, repair, and maintain existing legacy systems

Manage technical interfaces with other LANSCE teams

Prepare conduct of engineering documentation

Use the accelerator operations maintenance database to track existing system performance

Demonstrate technical excellence and performance to meet system requirements

Participate in equipment shutdown in accordance with LOTO policy

Identify and replace/repair defective components and perform installation of new equipment

Provide on-call support for the LLRF team after hours and on weekends

Qualification

Low-Level RF systemsRF test equipmentPLC programmingElectrical wiring diagramsSoldering techniquesElectrical/electronic maintenanceTroubleshooting circuitsTeam collaborationTechnical documentation

Required

Hands-on experience using RF test equipment such as network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, and RF power meters

Soldering experience with through-hole and fine-pitch, surface mount components

Experience with configuring, using, or programming and using PLCs and/or process controllers

Experience with particle accelerator operations, maintenance, or operations and maintenance at a similar complex facility

Experience with Conduct of Operations and Conduct of Research principles and procedures

Experience using basic electronic test equipment such as oscilloscopes and voltmeters

Experience reading and ability to read and understand basic electrical wiring diagrams or schematics

Some experience performing installation, maintenance, commissioning, and repairs on electrical/electronic equipment and/or systems

Some level of experience troubleshooting circuits containing multiple integrated or discrete components

Ability to complete forklift and incidental crane training / certification

Provide on-call support for the LLRF team after hours and on weekends

Education/Experience for the EST 3 Position: Position requires an associate's degree in a related field and a minimum of 3 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation

Education/Experience for the EST 4 Position: Position requires an associate's degree in a related field and a minimum of 5 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation

Preferred

Working knowledge and experience with installation, testing, troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of Low-Level RF systems

Experience relating to assembly, and testing, of variety of chassis, to include using mechanical and electrical assembly drawings

Experience with installation and instrumenting equipment rack enclosures

Experience relating to fabrication, testing, and installation of low signal loss and high-performance RF coax cables such as LMR series, hardline ('Heliax'), and semi-rigid cables

Experienced with methods of documentation using established databases and will be expected to execute assignments within the scope of established procedures or detailed instructions

Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team