CareerPlan

Electronics Technologist –Power Conditioning System Operations and Maintenance

Livermore, CA, usFull-time2026-10-08 → 2026-11-10
On-siteCitizens onlySecurity clearance required

Core

Operate and maintain high-voltage power conditioning and optical switching systems for the world's most powerful laser facility.

Role type

Senior IC electronics technologist (pulsed power & high voltage)

Builds

Supports 24/7 laser operations for national security research

Domain

Nuclear physics / Pulsed power / High voltage engineering

Deliverable

physical/clinical work

Required skills

High-voltage systems operation, Electrical troubleshooting, Analog/digital circuit diagnostics, Computer-based control systems, Vacuum controls, Compressed air controls, Oscilloscope usage, Schematic interpretation

Preferred skills

Laser table alignment, Opto-mechanical troubleshooting, Nuclear/military lab experience, Integrated technical systems experience

Technologies

Graphical User Interfaces (GUIs), Digital multimeters, Oscilloscopes, Embedded computers

Responsibilities

Operate Power Conditioning System and Plasma-Electrode Pockels Cell via remote controls, Troubleshoot and repair high-voltage and control systems, Diagnose issues with analog/digital circuits and vacuum controls, Perform maintenance and acceptance testing on critical components, Document repairs and system status, Maintain inventory of critical spare parts, Follow safety procedures for high-voltage systems

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC