Sr. Electronics Technologist

LLNL•Livermore, CA

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Join us and make YOUR mark on the World! Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) has turned bold ideas into world-changing impact advancing science and technology to strengthen U.S. security and promote global stability. Our mission spans four critical national security areas nuclear deterrence, threat preparedness, energy security, and multi-domain defense empowering teams to take on the toughest challenges of today and tomorrow. With a culture built on innovation and operational excellence, LLNL is a place where your expertise can make a real impact. We have multiple openings for Sr. Electronics Technologists. You will develop, test, troubleshoot, evaluate, operate, and maintain experimental, research, and prototype equipment associated with mechanical systems in the National Ignition Facility and Photon Science Directorate (NIF & PS). This position is in the Laser Systems Engineering and Operations (LSEO) Division, within the Engineering Directorate. This position requires full-time on-site presence due to the nature of the work.

Requirements

Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance which requires U.S. citizenship.
Associate degree in electronics engineering technology, or equivalent combination of education and related electronics/electrical industrial maintenance experience.
Substantial experience and advanced skills in electronic troubleshooting and assembly.
Advanced knowledge of engineering hardware testing processes.
Broad experience with some aspect of advanced level electronic assembly, troubleshooting, installation, and/or maintenance.
Experience in safe work and business practices.
Experience working in a multi-disciplinary team environment.
Effective written, verbal, feedback, and presentation communication skills.
Ability to lift 25 lbs. in a safe and controlled manner.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in electronics engineering technology, or equivalent combination of education and related electronics/electrical industrial maintenance experience.
Advanced understanding of electronic technology and experience working on a technical project team and providing technical direction to others.
Advanced technical skills and in-depth knowledge of engineering principles to solve complex problems.

Responsibilities

Independently deploy, troubleshoot, assemble, and disassemble complex electronic systems, including planning and selecting materials and equipment, interpreting standards, establishing methods, and setting priorities.
Independently identify, analyze, and provide solutions and alternative approaches to complex problems using advanced creativity and judgment.
Develop, author, implement, assess, or modify instructional guides for repairing, calibrating, operating, and maintaining equipment and systems.
Interpret standards and use advanced technical skills to evaluate and recommend methods and priorities for routine electronics maintenance and troubleshooting of equipment.
Provide advanced technical support to engineering tests, physics experiments, and program operations.
Assist in developing complex test parameters, troubleshooting and testing materials, components, or systems, identifying problems, and providing input on solutions.
Contribute to complex preliminary design concepts and engineering decision process.
Prioritize and provide work and technical guidance to others by checking for accuracy, completeness, and function.
Plan, organize, mentor, and lead projects of limited scope to meet defined objectives and schedules.
Perform other duties as assigned.