Pulsed Power Experimentalist

We have multiple openings for a Solid State Pulsed Power (SSPP) Engineer to participate in operations of solid state pulsers for ASD Scorpius integration of SSPP with other ASD subsystems and commissioning of systems. You will be responsible for operation of hardware and will become familiar with the structure and workings of the associated controls software. You may be requested to produce system documentation and will leverage the controls expertise within the ASD controls teams to ensure reliable and safe operation of equipment.  This position is in the National Security Engineering Division (NSED) within the Engineering Directorate.

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

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. 

You will 

• Collaborate with cross-institutional team members to commission the SSPP subsystem and integrate with other subsystems at ITS (Integrated Test Stand) in North Las Vegas
• Perform the SSPP SME role by operating the SSPP system according to the operating procedure and test plan documents
• Contribute to testing troubleshooting analyzing and qualifying systems software and firmware
• Debug and troubleshoot hardware and software subsystems of limited complexity either independently or in conjunction with engineering staff.
• Document all designs and implements system changes under configuration management.
• Participate in formal and informal code and design reviews.
• Maintain effective working relationships with the various programmatic and project elements to ensure effective teamwork and end-user communication.
• Participate in engineering testing operations data analysis and writing reports.
• Perform all assignments in accordance with ES&H security and business practice requirements and policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional job responsibilities at the SES.2 level

• Provide conceptual solutions to a diverse range of moderately complex to complex issues/problems that require analysis and creative use of established and/or innovative techniques and methods.
• Participate in the software development lifecycle to assist in the development and to enhance and maintain applications.
• Provide guidance and/or informal mentoring to other computer engineers and technicians.

Qualifications :

• Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. DOE Q level security clearance which requires U.S. citizenship. 
• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering Computer Engineering Computer Science Physics Applied Physics or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Fundamental knowledge of and experience with one or more of the following: developing embedded controls data acquisition and computer interfacing; developing software for data acquisition and analysis; developing distributed control systems; Experimental Physics and Industrial Control System (EPICS) software; LabView operation of pulsed power systems or accelerators.
• Experience with the systems and software engineering process for generation of requirements design documents configuration control and preparation of test plans and user documentation.
• Experience working effectively in a dynamic multidisciplinary team environment which includes working with scientists engineers technologists technicians and designers.
• Familiarity with tools used for troubleshooting electrical systems (oscilloscopes multimeters etc.)
• Sufficient verbal and written communication skills necessary to effectively collaborate in a team environment and present and explain technical information.

Additional qualifications at the SES.2 level

• Masters degree in Electrical Engineering Computer Engineering Computer Science or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience. 
• Comprehensive knowledge or certification in one or more of the following: developing embedded controls data acquisition and computer interfacing; developing software for data acquisition and analysis; developing distributed control systems; Experimental Physics and Industrial Control System (EPICS) software; LabView.
• Comprehensive experience in object-oriented or data-flow programming design and languages (e.g. C Java C# LabVIEW) and with software programming in configuration management environments.

Pay Range

$121830 - $185544 Annually 
$121830 - $154500 Annually for the SES.1 level
$146340 - $185544 Annually for the SES.2 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; pay will not be below any applicable local minimum wage. An employees 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. 

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