Los Alamos National Laboratory

What You Will Do

The Accelerator Operations and Technology Division Applied Electrodynamics (AOT-AE) group is seeking a Engineering Technologists 2/3 to provide expertise, support, and technical leadership in all aspects of testing and troubleshooting ion sources and beamlines. We look for candidates with expertise in experiment setup, live analysis of data during testing, and moderate understanding of vacuum and mechanical systems, plasmas, or electric circuits to maintain, operate and troubleshoot beamlines. This particular position will be funded by the LANSCE Accelerator Modernization Project (LAMP), and the successful candidate will engage in developmental activities for the LAMP accelerator, including interactions with experimental physicists and engineers at various test stands associated with LAMP.

This position will be filled at either the Research Technologist 2 or 3 level, depending on the skills of the selected candidate. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if the candidate is hired at the higher level.

Engineering Technologists 2: $96,600-$158,000

The selected Engineering Technologist 2 will support laboratory, test, and system operations in one or more of the following areas by:

• Operating, maintaining, and repairing H+ and H- ion sources
• Operating and maintaining vacuum, water and pressure systems on ion source beamlines
• Operating, and maintaining ion source and beamline diagnostics
• Assist with the creation of operational procedures and safety documentation
• Preparing written technical documentation, test records, and summaries, and communicating test activities and results effectively with engineers, technologists, and other team members.
• Working independently on assigned tasks and collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to support project and operational goals.

Engineering Technologists 3: $106,400-$176,000

The selected Engineering Technologist 3 will execute and lead advanced technical work supporting laboratory, test, and system operations in one or more of the following areas by:

• Operating, maintaining, repairing, and improving H+ and H- ion sources
• Operating, maintaining, and designing, vacuum, water and pressure systems on ion source beamlines
• Design mechanical or electrical components for use on the ion source or beamline
• Operating, maintaining, repairing and improving ion source and beamline diagnostics
• Lead the creation of operational procedures and safety documentation
• Leading the installation, troubleshooting, checkout, and testing of high-voltage or mechanical systems, including resolving complex technical issues during operations and test activities.
• Planning, coordinating, and leading test experiments, including preparing test configurations, supporting safe execution, documenting results, and helping drive resolution of identified issues.
• Working independently with minimal oversight while coordinating closely with engineers, technologists, and other team members to meet technical and operational objectives.

What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Demonstrated experience in the operation, and maintenance, troubleshooting, and characterization of some of the following systems: high voltage systems, electrical circuits, plasmas, particle beams, and/or vacuum systems, with the ability to analyze performance, identify anomalous behavior, and implement effective solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to safely perform hands-on work in a laboratory or experimental environment, including monitoring live tests, diagnosing system issues in real time, and operating within approved electrical and laboratory safety requirements.
• Demonstrated knowledge of developing, refining, and executing structured test plans and procedures based on test data, observed results, and engineering objectives to support troubleshooting, validation, and performance improvement.

Additional Job Requirements for Engineering Technologist 3 level:

• Demonstrated experience in the successful design of high voltage or vacuum systems.
• Demonstrated experience with programming (e.g. Python, C/C++, EPICS, etc)
• Experience with procuring complex custom equipment, including fabricated parts, power supplies, and other science equipment
• Lab management experience including proactively managing supplies of lab consumables, spare components, and equipment maintenance
• Experience maintaining and running scientific systems as part of a research and development (R&D) facility

Education/Experience at Level 2: Position requires a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Technology, Science, Math or related degree and 5 years of directly related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

Education/Experience at Level 3: Position requires a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology Science, Math or related degree from an accredited institution and 8 years of directly related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

Desired Qualifications:

• Operations and maintenance experience at an accelerator facility.
• Familiarity with maintenance and operations of ion sources.
• Experience developing safe working procedures for hazardous systems which involve stored energy (e.g. electrical, chemical, mechanical, etc)

Note to Applicants:

Each applicant must submit a resume and a cover letter addressing the required skills for full consideration.

Work Environment:

Work Location: The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management.

Position commitment: Regular appointment employees are required to serve a period of continuous service in their current position in order 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:

Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People's Republic of China-including the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau-as well as citizens of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea), and the Russian Federation, who are not Lawful Permanent Residents ("green card" holders) are prohibited from accessing facilities that support the mission, functions, and operations of national security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities, which includes Los Alamos National Laboratory.Where You Will Work

The Accelerator Operations and Technology (AOT) Division provides leadership in accelerator science, engineering, and operations in support of National User Facilities and in solving national security challenges. A principal element of the division's portfolio is operation, maintenance, and improvement of the injector, beam transport, linear accelerators, proton storage ring, and targets of the Los Alamos Neutron Science Center (LANSCE), a multipurpose National User Facility that provides intense neutron and proton pulsed beams to support multidisciplinary fundamental and applied research and medical radioisotope production.

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 (PTO and holidays)
• 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.

No Clearance: Position does not require a security clearance. Selected candidates will be subject to drug testing and other pre-employment background checks.

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. Although New Mexico and other states have legalized the use of marijuana, use and possession of marijuana remain illegal under federal law. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre-offer.

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

Equal Opportunity: Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to protected categories such as race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, 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, state, and local 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 (505)-664-6947.

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