Electronics Technologist/Sr. Electronics Technologist

Company Description

Join us and make YOUR mark on the World!

Are you interested in joining some of the brightest talent in the world to strengthen the United States’ security? Come join Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) where our employees apply their expertise to create solutions for BIG ideas that make our world a better place.

We are dedicated to fostering a culture that values individuals, talents, partnerships, ideas, experiences, and different perspectives, recognizing their importance to the continued success of the Laboratory’s mission.

Pay Range

$41.93 - $61.57 Hourly

$41.93 - $51.33 Hourly for the 531.2 Level

$50.28 - $61.57 Hourly for the 531.3 Level

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting.  An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.

Job Description

We have an opening for an Electronics Technologist.  You will develop, test, troubleshoot, evaluate, operate, maintain experimental, research, and prototype equipment associated with electronic systems within the Superblock Complex. Superblock is a nuclear facility and may occasionally require working overtime shifts and/or weekends to accomplish goals; some work will occur in Radiological environments. This position is in Operations within the Strategic Deterrence (SD) Directorate.

This position will be filled at either level based on knowledge and related experience as assessed by the hiring team. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if hired at the higher level.

This position requires full-time on-site presence due to the nature of the work.

In this role, you will

• Fabricate, assemble, and disassemble moderately complex electronic components and systems.
• Acquire, analyze, document data, and provide solutions or alternate approaches to moderately complex problems using individual creativity and judgment.
• Prepare equipment/documents and work utilizing instructional procedures/guides for repairing, calibrating, operating, or maintaining equipment/systems.
• Perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting of equipment/systems.
• Provide general technical support to maintenance and engineering staff by utilizing a variety of test equipment and troubleshooting methods.
• Acquire, analyze and document data and test results using known performance parameters to identify problems and report results.
• Contribute to moderately complex preliminary design concepts and engineering decision process.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

In Addition, at the 531.3 Level

• Independently deploy, fabricate, troubleshoot, assemble, and disassemble complex electronic components and systems, including planning and selecting materials, equipment, and methodology.
• Assist in developing test parameters, troubleshooting, providing input on solutions, and testing different materials, components, or systems.
• Independently identify, analyze, document, and provide solutions or alternate approaches to complex electronic problems using individual creativity and judgment; prioritize, provide work, and technical guidance to others while checking for accuracy, completeness, and functionality.

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance which requires U.S. Citizenship.
• Associate’s degree in Electronics, Engineering Technology, or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• Experience with electrical diagnostic equipment, maintaining area controls, assisting with electronic diagnostic calibration, testing prior to experiment execution, and performing data analysis after experiment execution.
• Ability to read and follow engineering notes, sketches, drawings, specifications, and procedures.
• Demonstrated knowledge of engineering hardware design and testing processes.
• Experience in general fabrication processes with the ability to operate hand/power tools such as soldering irons.
• Effective written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work well in a team environment and with other groups such as fabrication facility, Alarms Group, maintenance, and engineering.
• Ability to become medically qualified to wear respiratory and other protective equipment and perform moderate work while wearing full-face or half-mask respirators, and ability to maintain required qualifications and certifications (i.e. Rad Worker (II), Beryllium W