Los Alamos National Laboratory · 6 hours ago
Engineered Systems Technician 4/5 - 201 MHz HPRF team
Los Alamos, NM
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$71K/yr - $113K/yr
5+ years expLos 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 High Powered Radio Frequency (HPRF) team, responsible for the operation, maintenance, and upgrades of high-power RF amplifier systems, along with collaboration in the design of new equipment for future upgrades.
Security
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Support operation, maintenance and upgrades of high-power Radio Frequency amplifier systems around the accelerator
Collaborate in the design of new equipment for future upgrades
Provide "on call" support for the LANSCE high power RF amplifier systems after hours and on weekends
Perform technical installation and/or maintenance functions supporting engineering activities relating to RF amplifiers and their ancillary equipment
Work closely with engineers and other technicians both within and outside the group to design, upgrade, maintain and troubleshoot amplifier systems involving high-voltage and high-current power supplies and high complexity control systems
Participate in hazard analysis and safety document creation and the production of documentation tracking changes and installation efforts
Qualification
Required
The use of electronic and RF test equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, signal generators, power meters, network or spectrum analyzers
Producing electronic and/or electrical drawings from paper drawn schematics or descriptions with a design software (AutoCAD, Visio, Altium, Eagle, etc.)
Producing simple mechanical drawings for supports and chassis to be manufactured by an external manufacturer
Working within safety documentation and participating in hazard analysis
Producing clear written documents and communications
Participation in and planning of installation, maintenance, commissioning and troubleshooting on electrical and/or electronic equipment and/or systems
Control systems such as PLCs (Shneider Electric, Allen Bradley, etc.), FPGAs or microcontrollers
Prototyping an electronic chassis including mechanical changes such as the installation of panel mount connectors, terminal boards and PCBs inside metal containment and wiring of connections between the different components
Leading in the participation of hazard analysis and safety documentation
Leading installation, maintenance, commissioning and troubleshooting on electrical and/or electronic equipment and/or systems
Providing guidance, assistance, and/or mentoring to peers and junior technicians. Has worked with senior technicians and engineers to provide solutions to technical problems
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
Position require an Associates' Degree in a related field and a minimum of 7 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation
Preferred
Forklift and crane operations
Soldering with fine-pitch, surface mount components
High-voltage and high power equipment such as transformers, capacitor banks, rectifiers, hi-potters power supplies, crowbar and their protection systems
Pulsed power systems such as modulators and fast switching high voltage systems
RF systems using solid-state or tube amplifiers in the low MHz to UHF range
Experience with computer-based circuit layout simulation (PSpice, Multisim, LTSPice, etc.)
Water an air cooling systems such as blowers, pumps, manifolds, water and air sensors and their installation and maintenance
Operations experience at an accelerator facility
Benefits
PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network
Dental and vision insurance
Free basic life and disability insurance
Paid childbirth and parental leave
Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)
Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
Flexible schedules and time off (PTO and holidays)
Onsite gyms and wellness programs
Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50 mile radius)
Company
Los Alamos National Laboratory
Los Alamos National Laboratory, a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security, is
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
US Department of EnergyU.S. Department of Homeland Security
2023-08-16Grant
2023-05-19Grant
2023-01-17Grant
Leadership Team
Alex Delaney
R&D Engineer, Detonation Science and Technology
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