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North Wind Group · 2 weeks ago

Electronics Engineer - Engineering Technician VI (NWS 00838)

Livermore, CA

Part-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

4+ years exp

North Wind Group is actively seeking individuals who can contribute to national security within the science, technology, and engineering fields. The Engineering Technician VI will be involved in the design, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of systems used to acquire data on experiments at the National Ignition Facility, collaborating with scientists and engineers to enhance system performance and reliability.

ConsultingGovernment

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Provide advanced electronics technical support for specialized electronics of high current and voltage systems

Operate high voltage equipment and perform measurements on a variety of components and systems

Independently perform experimental tests and measurements

Design, diagnose, troubleshooting, test, evaluate, upgrade, and maintain complex and unique high voltage, high current equipment and systems

Contribute to complex preliminary design concepts and engineering decision process

Provide advanced technical support for experimental work in a specialized R&D facility and analyze complex preliminary data during design or prototyping of components, systems, or equipment

Provide guidance to fabrication support with construction and development of specialized electronics and high current and voltage systems

Maintain, test, calibrate, and repair of advanced electronics circuits, instrumentation and control, as well as diagnostic systems

Interpret and analyze schematics and operating manuals

Maintain a high level of safety awareness, while adhering to written safety procedures

Perform other duties as assigned

Propose hardware & processes improvement which will improve availability of existing diagnostic instrumentation

Qualification

Electronics technologyHigh voltage systemsTroubleshootingAnalogDigital electronicsExperimental testingEffective communicationInterpersonal skillsProblem-solvingTeam collaboration

Required

Must be a US citizen

At least 18 years of age

Able to meet pre-employment requirements including any required physical, drug screen, and/or background investigation to satisfy clearance requirements from the Department of Energy

BS in Electronic Engineering Technology or an equivalent combination of 4+ years of education and experience related to the essential skills, knowledge, and abilities

Advanced skills, knowledge, and abilities in electronics technology including theory, design, and component to system level with the understanding of analog and digital electronics

Advanced knowledge and experience testing high voltage, and pulse power circuitry using accepted engineering practices

Working knowledge of grounding for stored energy capacitor banks, floating decks, and soft grounding principles

Demonstrated ability to solve complex analytical problems

Experience performing unique fabrication and modification of highly specialized parts and subassemblies

Effective communication and interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team, to achieve goals

Identify, analyze, and provide solutions and alternate approaches to complex electronic problems using independent creativity and judgement

Experience making independent, fundamental decisions regarding a variety of technical problems

Experienced in the ability to organize work, handle conflicting tasks, present test results in meetings and report form, and interact effectively with team members, management and suppliers

Pre-Placement Medical Exam may be required

Pre-employment drug test required

Anticipated Government Clearance Level: Q (position will be cleared to this level)

Must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information or matters