Electronics Technologist for NIF&PS

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 - $51.33 Hourly

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting; pay will not be below any applicable local minimum wage.  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 multiple openings for an Electronics Technologist.  You will develop, test, troubleshoot, evaluate, operate, and maintain experimental, research, and prototype equipment associated with electronic and/or photonics systems within the National Ignition Facility & Photon Science (NIF&PS) Directorate.  NIF is a 24/7 operational facility and may occasionally require working overtime, shifts, and/or weekends to accomplish goals; some work will occur in Radiological environments.  These positions are in the Laser Systems Engineering and Operations (LSEO) Division within the Engineering Directorate.

In this role, you will

• Fabricate, assemble, and disassemble moderately complex electronic and/or photonics components and systems.
• Acquire and analyze data and provide solutions and alternate approaches to moderately complex problems while working independently and using established guidelines, techniques, and procedures.
• Prepare and work from instructional guides for repairing, calibrating, operating, and maintaining equipment and systems.
• Perform detailed maintenance and troubleshooting of equipment.
• Provide technical support to engineering tests, physics experiments, and program operations.
• Acquire and analyze basic data and test results using known performance parameters to report results and identify problems.
• Contribute to moderately complex preliminary design concepts and engineering decision process.  
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship.
• Associate’s degree in engineering technology such as electronics, photonics, or equivalent combination of education and related experience in a large, multi-beam laser operations environment.
• Experience in electronic and/or photonics troubleshooting and assembly.
• Intermediate knowledge of engineering hardware testing processes.
• Experience with some aspects of electronic and/or photonics assembly; including troubleshooting, installation, and maintenance in a large, multi-beam laser system in the areas of beam alignment, cryogenic operations, laser operations, conventional, or process utilities.
• Experience in safe work and business practices.
• Experience working in a multi-disciplinary team environment.
• Effective written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to lift 25 lbs. in a safe and controlled manner.

Qualifications we desire

• Experience troubleshooting pulsed power systems.
• Experience in laser operations.

Additional Information

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Position Information

This is a Career Indefinite position, open to Lab employees and external candidates.

Why Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory?

• Included in 2025 Best Places to Work by Glassdoor!
• Flexible Benefits Package
• 401(k)
• Relocation Assistance
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Flexible schedules (*depending on project needs)
• Our values - visit https://www.llnl.gov/inclusion/our-values

Security Clearance

This position requires a Department of Energy (DOE) Q-level clearance.  If you are selected, we will initiate a Federal background investigation to determine if you meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information or matter. Also, all L or Q cleared employees are subject to random drug testing.  Q-l