High Explosives Application Facility Senior Electronics Fabrication Technician - Active Clearance Required

Company Description

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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.

Job Description

We have an opening for a Senior Electronics Fabrication Technician to support facility related projects and programmatic experimentation within the High Explosives Application Facility (HEAF). In this role, you will build and refurbish electrical and electronic assemblies, cables, and circuit boards, integrate and install complex electronic components and subsystems, and support new and ongoing SD facility upgrades. This position is in the National Security Engineering Division (NSED) within the Engineering Directorate.

The 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.

You will 

• Provide general fabrication of electronic and electro-mechanical components and assemblies using standard hand tools, including crimpers, cutters, and soldering irons.
• Complete fabrication, prototyping, and production of electro-mechanical systems and cables, as well as printed circuit board (PCB) assembly, rework and repair.
• Perform electrical tasks on components and systems using established work control processes, procedures and applicable safety requirements.
• Fabricate, assemble, disassemble and maintain electronic and electro-mechanical subsystems, working from engineering drawings, schematics, procedures, and verbal instructions.
• Organize and track parts and assemblies, identify and communicate discrepancies and provide feedback to engineers and other technical staff.
• Propose solutions and alternate approaches to improve manufacturing efficiency and quality.
• Maintain a high level of safety, security, and procedural compliance, including housekeeping and configuration control in fabrication and test areas.

Additional job responsibilities, at the 532.3 level

• Perform advanced fabrication and electrical tasks on complex electronic and electro-mechanical systems, including planning work, selecting materials and equipment, and determining appropriate fabrication and assembly methods.
• Apply an advanced understanding of high-voltage circuits and safety standards to support testing, troubleshooting, and qualification of experimental and facility systems.
• Provide advanced technical support and limited technical leadership to engineers and senior technical staff, including assisting in planning, organizing, and leading fabrication activities.
• Develop, maintain, and update technical documentation.
• Use CAD tools to develop and interpret designs and drawings for parts and assemblies.
• Work with minimal supervision, managing multiple assignments, setting priorities, and coordinating work with other technicians, engineers, and facility personnel.

Qualifications

• This position requires an active Department of Energy (DOE) Q-level clearance or an active Top Secret clearance issued by another U.S. government agency at the time of hire.
• Associate's Degree in electronics or electronics manufacturing, or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• Intermediate understanding of hand tools and test equipment, such as digital volt meters, and other basic electronic inspection and measurement tools.
• Experience performing intermediate fabrication, prototyping and production of electro-mechanical systems and cables, including PCB assembly, rework & repair, and cable installation/pulls.
• Intermediate knowledge of electronic circuit design and operation, with the ability to troubleshoot and solve fabrication and assembly problems using established guidelines, techniques, and procedures.
• Ability to interpret wiring diagrams, schematics, drawings, and work instructions, and to apply appropriate fabrication methods.
• Effective verbal, written and presentation communication skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Explosives Area Aware Certification.

Additional qualifications at the 532.3 level

• Advanced skills and understanding of fabrication, assembly, installation, inspection, and quality control for comple