Job TitleControls Technician (Research Technologist 1)LocationLos Alamos, NM, USOrganization NameJ-6/Engineering, Operations, & PhysicsMinimum Salary81700Maximum Salary133100
What You Will Do

This position will be filled at the Research Technologist 1 level.

The Integrated Weapons Experiments (J) Division, Dual-Axis Radiographic Hydrodynamic Test (DARHT) Engineering Operations and Physics (J-6) Group is looking for a Controls Technician to work as a Research Technologist 1. This position is fulltime, located at the Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), and requires on site work activities.

J-6 provides state-of-the-art analytical accelerator, pulsed power, beam-target, and radiographic physics capabilities in support of LANL's hydrodynamic test mission. Core responsibilities of the group include: (1) designing, modeling, and verifying beam physics in both accelerators, (2) advancing the science and technology of beam-target interactions, (3) designing, modeling, and verifying relativistic electron diodes, (4) designing and fielding diagnostics including: pulsed power and non-invasive beam and plasma diagnostics, (5) system engineering support for the controls, mechanical, and pulsed power and diagnostic systems for both accelerators, (6) operating, maintaining, and upgrading both accelerators, and (7) Research and Development necessary for optimization and upgrades of the accelerators. As a member of the DARHT Controls and IT Team in J-6, the Research Technologist 1 will provide accelerator control system hardware support for the DARHT accelerators and associated test facilities.



Research Technologist 1 ($79,200 - $129,000)

• Support, troubleshoot, and maintain the dual axis electron beam accelerator's control systems.
• Participate in the diagnosis of failures or malfunctions that occur in the hardware sections of the control system. Take part in troubleshooting, repairing, or replacing equipment or systems using specialized equipment, detailed drawings, diagrams, sketches, manuals, and verbal and/or written instructions.
• Participate in the documentation of existing and future control hardware systems and components. This will include preparing required documents and interacting with computer aided drafters.
• Participate in the design, construction, installation, testing, documentation, and operation of control system components of various test stands.
• Adhere to the principles of Formality of Operations including Conduct of Operations, Conduct of Maintenance, Conduct of Engineering, and Conduct of Training.

What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements:

Primary/Minimum Requirements for the Research Technologist 1 position include but are not limited to:

• Demonstrated relevant experience as an Electrical, Instrumentation and Controls (EI&C) technician.
• Demonstrated experience and proficiency with complex multi-channel PLC/computer-based controls systems.
• Demonstrated self-starter and ability to complete tasks under minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to generate, read, and understand complex schematics, including wiring, troubleshooting, and documenting.
• Demonstrated experience at independent troubleshooting of Electrical, Instrumentation and Controls (EI&C) systems.
• Extensive experience and proficiency with common electronic tools and test equipment such as DVM's and oscilloscopes.
• Demonstrated experience designing and upgrading controls in systems such as gas handling (Flow/Pressure Controllers), power supplies, and vacuum.
• Demonstrated compliance of configuration management and adherence to formalized documentation.
• Must have demonstrated experience working effectively as a team member on large projects as well as functioning independently on smaller assignments.
• Must be able and willing to perform duties while working on ladders or elevated platforms.
• This position requires a Q access authorization. Applicants must have the ability to obtain a Q clearance, which normally requires U.S. citizenship.

Education/Experience:

Position requires a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution and 2 years related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with EMI/RFI wiring and shielding theory.
• Experience generating electrical schematics.
• Previous experience with controls systems of linear accelerators or other large-scale facilities.
• Familiar with Schneider's PLC, HMI, and SCADA.
• Familiarity with distributed control hardware such as Quantum remote I/O or other process control hardware.
• Experience developing, implementing, and/or following maintenance and QA plans.

Direction:

• Supervision Received

o Receives functional and operational direction from the team leader, group leader, or staff member to whom assigned. Work is reviewed to ensure objectives are met.

• Supervision Exercised

o Provides functional and operational direction to supporting technical and/or administrative staff as assigned.

Essential Job Functions (can perform with or without reasonable accommodation): Ability to speak, Ability to discriminate speech, Ability to hear in a normal range (500 to 3000 Hz), Sitting, Standing, Walking, Typing, or keyboarding, lifting 5-10 pounds, Carrying 5-10 pounds.

Work Environment: Outdoors, In confined space, heights, Underground, Working alone, Working overtime or irregular schedule, Domestic/foreign travel, operation of motor vehicles, Work with weapons or explosives, Work with vibrating equipment/machinery, Work near machinery with moving parts, toxic chemicals, irritant chemicals, dusts or powders, sprays, mists, or vapors, fumes, carcinogens, Hearing protection, Gloves or hand protection, Safety shoes or protective foot-gear, Headgear or head protection, safety glasses or eye protection, face shield or facial protection, Mask or respirator.

Location: This position will be in Los Alamos, NM.

This posting is under the Associate Laboratory Directorate for Weapons Engineering (ALDW).

Position commitment: Regular appointment employees are required to serve a period of continuous service in their current position to be eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the time required, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. The position commitment for this position is 1 year.

Note to Applicants: Along with your resume, please include a detailed cover letter explaining how you meet each of the minimum requirements and any of the desired qualifications.

Where You Will Work

J Division addresses national security challenges by executing mission-driven, large-scale, integrated experiments, emphasizing sub-critical experiments, hydrodynamic tests, focused experiments, and tests of engineered systems. The Division develops the workforce, facilities, technologies, and systems necessary to generate, analyze, and disseminate unique, high-quality data with integrity and scientific excellence. J Division utilizes professional engineering management, and Formality of Operations and Conduct of Engineering processes, to integrate effectively high-fidelity test objects, multiple diagnostic technologies, sophisticated experiment design, and multi-disciplinary teams assembled across organizational boundaries. The Division executes its responsibilities in a sustainable, safe, secure, reliable, and environmentally responsible manner. J Division operates the DARHT facility and operates or utilizes other LANL firing sites and facilities. The Division collaborates to execute sub-critical and other integrated experiments at the Nevada National Security Site (NNSS) and NNSA, DOE, and partner organization facilities as needed.

Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Our generous benefits package includes:

• PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network
• Dental and vision insurance
• Free basic life and disability insurance
• Paid childbirth and parental leave
• Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)
• Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
• Flexible schedules and time off
• Onsite gyms and wellness programs
• Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50-mile radius)

Additional Details

Directive 206.2 - Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2. Please note that this requirement applies only to citizens of the United States. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A.

Clearance: Q (Position will be cleared to this level). Applicants selected will be subject to a federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements* for access to classified matter. This position requires a Q clearance which requires US Citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances. Dependent upon position, additional authorization to access nuclear weapons information may be required that may or may not be available to dual citizens depending upon the circumstances.

• Eligibility requirements: To obtain a clearance, an individual must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in very limited circumstances. See DOE Order 472.2 for additional information.

New-Employment Drug Test: The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing.

Regular position: Term status Laboratory employees applying for regular-status positions are converted to regular status.

Internal Applicants: Regular appointment employees who have served the required period of continuous service in their current position are eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the required period of continuous service, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. Please refer to Policy P701 for applicant eligibility requirements.

Equal Opportunity: Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation or preference, marital status, or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal laws and regulations. The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request such an accommodation, please send an email to applyhelp@lanl.gov or call 1-505-665-4444 option 1.

Employment StatusFull TimeAppointment TypeRegularRegular

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