Examinations Infrastructure Electrical Engineer, Entry Level

Naval Nuclear Laboratory•Idaho Falls, ID

40d•Onsite

About The Position

The Entry-Level Electrical Engineer - Examinations Infrastructure Support will assist in maintaining and improving the electrical systems, tools, and facilities used to conduct examinations and tests of hardware components. Our unit's mission is to provide robust, reliable examination infrastructure that enables accurate assessment of critical hardware components. This position is suited for a recent electrical engineering graduate with strong technical aptitude in circuits, instrumentation, and control systems, solid problem-solving skills, and the ability to learn new tools and processes quickly. The engineer will work in a team environment, supporting exam operations, participating in post-exam reviews and continuous improvement efforts, and helping to identify opportunities to increase the reliability, usability, and maintainability of electrical examination infrastructure. Clear written and verbal communication, attention to detail, and adherence to electrical safety, security, and quality requirements are essential.

Requirements

Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in a related technical, engineering or science field; or Masters degree from an accredited college or university in a related technical, engineering or science field.
Strong technical aptitude in circuits, instrumentation, and control systems.
Solid problem-solving skills.
Ability to learn new tools and processes quickly.
Clear written and verbal communication.
Attention to detail.
Adherence to electrical safety, security, and quality requirements.
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified matter.
Must be able to pass a drug test.

Nice To Haves

Degree in Electrical Engineering
GPA of 3.2 or higher

Responsibilities

Assist in maintaining and improving the electrical systems, tools, and facilities used to conduct examinations and tests of hardware components.
Support the setup, configuration, and checkout of electrical examination systems (such as power supplies, signal conditioning, instrumentation, data acquisition and control hardware).
Troubleshoot electrical and electronic issues.
Coordinate with senior engineers, technicians, and IT/maintenance personnel to resolve hardware and software problems.
Maintain schematics and wiring diagrams, documentation, configuration records, and equipment status.
Contribute to system readiness activities, calibrations, and functional checks to ensure reliable and safe execution of examinations.
Support exam operations.
Participate in post-exam reviews and continuous improvement efforts.
Help identify opportunities to increase the reliability, usability, and maintainability of electrical examination infrastructure.