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Los Alamos National Laboratory · 2 days ago

DARHT Gamma Ray Camera Operator (Engineered Systems Tec 4)

Los Alamos, NM

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Los Alamos National Laboratory is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science for national security. The DARHT Gamma Ray Camera Operator will contribute to the radiography team by designing, fielding, analyzing, and documenting radiographic aspects of hydrodynamic tests, while collaborating with a diverse team and assisting in the operation of gamma-ray camera systems.

Security

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Ability to perform hands-on operational tasks, including lifting and moving heavy objects; entering confined spaces such as experimental vessels; preparing and shipping hardware; managing and organizing experimental components; coordinating work with the machine shop; supporting logistics for experiment setup and teardown; and maintaining accurate inventories of parts, tools, and materials

Proficiency with common mechanical tools and practices, including the use of calipers, micrometers, torque wrenches, Allen/hex keys, and standard hand tools. Ability to measure, fit, assemble, and adjust mechanical components with precision, and to follow mechanical drawings and tolerances during fabrication or setup

Demonstrated experience using computerized data acquisition or control systems, including associated software. For example, using a computer-based system to acquire data from a camera. Experience with troubleshooting or debugging electronics, software, or mechanical issues

Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with a diverse team of technicians, engineers, and scientists. Strong communication skills at all organizational levels, along with the ingenuity, creativity, and independence needed to support multiple concurrent tasks

Demonstrated experience in the design, construction, testing, and fielding of hardware used to acquire experimental data. Examples include, but are not limited to: Setting up and fielding radiographic systems such as medical x-ray equipment. Fielding optical components-including lenses and mirrors-and performing precise optical alignment. Designing and fabricating mechanical support systems for experimental setups. Developing solutions to technical problems and troubleshooting electro-mechanical systems. Using machining tools or working with machinists to translate designs into functional parts. Reading engineering drawings and schematics and assembling components into complete systems

Understanding of fundamental electronics, including the ability to read electrical schematics and identify electronic components both physically and on schematic diagrams. Familiarity with electronic fabrication, parts layout, and wire routing. Ability to use basic electronic instruments such as multimeters and oscilloscopes

Experience with the principles and operation of x-ray detectors and imaging systems. Examples include: Medical x-ray imaging or diagnostics, Amorphous silicon flat-panel detectors, phosphor image plates, and x-ray sources, Operation of high-speed camera systems, Field setup of optical components such as lenses, mirrors, pellicles, and beam splitters

Qualification

Gamma-ray camera operationMechanical skillsElectronic instrumentationData acquisition systemsOpticsImaging systemsExperimental test setupBasic electronicsTeam collaborationCommunication skills

Required

Proficiency with common mechanical tools and practices, including the use of calipers, micrometers, torque wrenches, Allen/hex keys, and standard hand tools

Ability to measure, fit, assemble, and adjust mechanical components with precision, and to follow mechanical drawings and tolerances during fabrication or setup

Demonstrated experience using computerized data acquisition or control systems, including associated software

Experience with troubleshooting or debugging electronics, software, or mechanical issues

Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with a diverse team of technicians, engineers, and scientists

Strong communication skills at all organizational levels, along with the ingenuity, creativity, and independence needed to support multiple concurrent tasks

Ability to obtain a DOE Q clearance and Sigma 15 authorization, which typically requires U.S. citizenship

Position require an Associates' 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

At this level, additional training and/or certification may be expected

Preferred

Demonstrated experience in the design, construction, testing, and fielding of hardware used to acquire experimental data

Setting up and fielding radiographic systems such as medical x-ray equipment

Fielding optical components-including lenses and mirrors-and performing precise optical alignment

Designing and fabricating mechanical support systems for experimental setups

Developing solutions to technical problems and troubleshooting electro-mechanical systems

Using machining tools or working with machinists to translate designs into functional parts

Reading engineering drawings and schematics and assembling components into complete systems

Understanding of fundamental electronics, including the ability to read electrical schematics and identify electronic components both physically and on schematic diagrams

Familiarity with electronic fabrication, parts layout, and wire routing

Ability to use basic electronic instruments such as multimeters and oscilloscopes

Experience with the principles and operation of x-ray detectors and imaging systems

Medical x-ray imaging or diagnostics

Amorphous silicon flat-panel detectors, phosphor image plates, and x-ray sources

Operation of high-speed camera systems

Field setup of optical components such as lenses, mirrors, pellicles, and beam splitters

An active DOE Q clearance