Technician Ii - Detector Technician

Overview
Mission Support and Test Services, LLC (MSTS) manages and operates the Nevada National Security Site (NNSS) for the U.S. National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA). Our MISSION is to help ensure the security of the United States and its allies by providing high-hazard experimentation and incident response capabilities through operations, engineering, education, field, and integration services and by acting as environmental stewards to the Site’s Cold War legacy. Our VISION is to be the user site of choice for large-scale, high-hazard, national security experimentation, with premier facilities and capabilities below ground, on the ground, and in the air. (See NNSS.gov for our unique capabilities.) Our 2,750+ professional, craft, and support employees are called upon to innovate, collaborate, and deliver on some of the more difficult nuclear security challenges facing the world today. In this environment, the best ideas need to be voiced and every opinion matters. As such, MSTS places great value on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and is committed to a diverse and equitable workforce, with an inclusive culture that values and celebrates the diversity of our people, talents, ideas, and perspectives.

• MSTS offers our full-time employees highly competitive salaries and benefits packages including medical, dental, and vision; both a pension and a 401k; paid time off and 96 hours of paid holidays; relocation (if located more than 75 miles from work location); tuition assistance and reimbursement; and more.
• MSTS is a limited liability company consisting of Honeywell International Inc. (Honeywell), Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. (Jacobs), and HII Nuclear Inc.

NNSS COVID-19 attestation requirements:https://www.nnss.gov/pages/nfo/WorkingForMSTS.html
Responsibilities
Are you interested in joining some of the brightest talent in the world to strengthen the United States’ security? Join the Nevada National Security Site (NNSS), where our employees apply their expertise to create solutions for highly hazardous, highly complex, and classified experiments that help us keep the planet safe.
The Science and Technology Directorate is seeking early career technicians to engage with our national security mission in research, development, and experimentation. You will have the opportunity to work on teams that ensure the security of the United States and its allies by: supporting the stewardship of the nation’s nuclear deterrent; executing national-level experiments in support of the National Nuclear Security Administration’s National Laboratories; working with national security partners such as the Department of Defense, the Intelligence Community, and other federal agencies on important national security activities; and providing long-term environmental stewardship of the NNSS’s Cold War legacy.
Key Responsibilities

• Solder electrical components to circuit boards according to approved drawings, handle delicate devices, and calibrate detector systems with light sources and radiation sources. Following established technical procedures for data collection and measurement, the technician will characterize completed detector systems using a variety of calibration methods. These systems use a variety of advanced laboratory equipment including high power lasers, high voltage power supplies, optical power meters, oscilloscopes, electrometers, and radiation generating devices (RGDs).
• Assist in the fabrication, assembly, troubleshooting, characterization, testing, calibration, and repair of current mode radiation detector assemblies with specific task direction and supervision from scientists, engineers and experienced technical staff.
• Train to become an RGD operator. They will work with a variety of photodetectors including but, not limited to, photodiodes, photomultiplier tubes, micro-channel plate devices and solid-state devices. They will also work with a variety of assembled radiation detectors including but, not limited to, semiconductor detectors and scintillator detectors.
• Collect characterization data and organize it into spreadsheets, databases, and data sheets to be reviewed by engineers and scientists. The technician may be expected to perform initial data analysis using established analysis routines.
• Perform work of moderate complexity with oversight and assist in data collection and data entry.

Qualifications

• Experience in a laboratory research setting with direct knowledge about photomultiplier tubes, photodiodes, micro-channel plates, and radiation detectors.
• Ability to self-train to use other computer programs (such as Lab View, MATLAB, etc).
• Associate degree in field related to the position or High School diploma plus 2 years’ progressive related experience.
• Understanding of drawings and schematics (mechanical and electrical).
• Ability to work in a team environment including professional scientists, engineers, designers and technicians.
• Ability to work with hands to assemble delicate instruments and solder small components.
• Experience hand-wiring circuit boards and soldering.
• Basic computer and MS Office Skills: Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• The primary work location will be at the Losee Road facility in North Las Vegas, Nevada.
• Self-motivated.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Experience with printed circuit board design and fabrication.
• One (1) year experience with electronics, basic hand tools, and measurement and test equipment (e.g., oscilloscopes, power supplies, optical sensors).
• High attention to detail.
• Desired Skills:
• Experience with other software (LabView, MATLAB).
• Competent in basic electronics troubleshooting.
• Ability to work in a basement and in rooms with no windows.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions and established procedures.
• Effective interpersonal skills to communicate with coworkers, management, and customers.
• Pre-placement physical examination, which includes a drug screen, is required. MSTS maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing.
• Professional communication skills (both written and verbal).

MSTS is required by DOE directive to conduct a pre-employment drug test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, law enforcement records, and employment/education verifications. Applicants offered employment with MSTS are also subject to a federal background investigation to meet the requirements for access to classified information or matter if the duties of the position require a DOE security clearance. Substance abuse or illegal drug use, falsification of information, criminal activity, serious misconduct or other indicators of untrustworthiness can cause a clearance to be denied or terminated by DOE, resulting in the inability to perform the duties assigned and subsequent termination of employment. In addition, Applicants for employment must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship, at least 18 years of age. Reference DOE Order 472.2 (https://www.directives.doe.gov/directives-documents/400-series/0472.2-BOrder-chg1-pgchg) , “Personnel Security”. If you hold more than one citizenship (i.e., of the U.S. and another country), your ability to obtain a security clearance may be impacted.
Department of Energy Q Clearance (position will be cleared to this level). Reviews and tests for the absence of any illegal drug as defined in 10 CFR Part 707.4 (http://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?SID=14b1c770db022992d237769fbe9fc519&mc=true&node=se10.4.707_14&rgn=div8) , “Workplace Substance Abuse Programs at DOE Sites,” will be conducted. Applicant selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation, required to participate in subsequent reinvestigations, and must meet the eligibility requirements for access to classified matter. Successful completion of a counterintelligence evaluation, which may include a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination, may also be required. Reference 10 CFR Part 709 (http://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?tpl=/ecfrbrowse/Title10/10cfr709_main_02.tpl) , “Counterintelligence Evaluation Program.”
MSTS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. MSTS is a background screening, drug-free workplace.
Annual salary range for this position is: $50,044.80 - $75,067.20
Starting salary is determined based on the position market value, the individual candidate education and experience and internal equity.
Posted Date4 months ago(1/19/2023 4:23 PM)
Job ID2022-4907
of Openings1
CategoryTechnical Support
TypeFull-Time
Location : CityNorth Las Vegas
Location : State/Province (Full Name)Nevada