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Description
Job Title Engineering Technologist (Engineering Technologist 1/2)
Location Los Alamos, NM, US
Organization Name AOT-RFE/Radio Frequency Engineering
Minimum Salary
Maximum Salary
This position is open for external candidates only to apply.
What You Will Do
This position will be filled at the Engineering Technologist 1 or 2 level, depending on the selected candidate's experience. Candidates hired at the higher level will take on expanded scope and responsibility.
Engineering Technologist 1 ($87,800 - $143,000)
In this role, you will help ensure reliable operation and continuous improvement of the high-power RF (HPRF) systems that drive the accelerator at LANSCE. Your work will directly support mission-critical beam delivery for multiple research programs.
Working on a multidisciplinary team, you will troubleshoot and maintain complex RF and high-voltage systems, minimizing downtime and improving system performance. You will contribute to the development and operation of high-power RF test stands and play a hands-on role in advancing next-generation technologies, including klystron amplifiers and solid-state pulsed power systems.
You will also generate and analyze system data to identify performance trends, guide design improvements, and increase reliability. Your contributions will support the refinement of klystrons and modulators and help shape future upgrades to critical accelerator systems.
This role includes shared responsibility for keeping systems running during operations, including participating in an on-call rotation (approximately one week per month during the operating season which is usually 7 months out of the year).
Beyond day-to-day operations, you will help plan and execute maintenance and upgrade projects, including high-voltage converter-modulator systems and advanced monitoring and control solutions. You will also serve as a resource to the broader team, applying your expertise in power electronics and vacuum tube-based RF systems to solve complex technical challenges.
Engineering Technologist 2 ($96,600 - $158,000)
In addition to the responsibilities of the Technologist 1 role, this position offers greater ownership and leadership in key projects at LANSCE.
At this level, you will work closely with senior RF engineers to define requirements and support the procurement of advanced systems, including klystron amplifiers and solid-state high-voltage pulsed power equipment. You will play a central role in bringing new technology into operation.
You will also lead the installation and commissioning of a new high-power RF test stand, coordinating across teams to ensure successful deployment. This is a hands-on leadership opportunity where you will take projects from the planning stage through to execution and startup.
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
Engineering Technologist 1:

• Experience in electrical engineering areas related to microwave systems, such as high-voltage or pulsed
• power, RF amplifiers, or RF components.
• Hands-on electrical, electronics, and basic mechanical skills (lab or industrial setting).
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, diagrams, and technical documentation.
• Experience creating electrical/electronic schematics using CAD tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience working with teams to design, test, or install high-power RF or high-voltage systems.
• Familiarity with vacuum tube-based RF amplifiers and high-voltage systems.
• Ability to apply engineering principles and best practices in design and implementation.
• Experience translating system requirements into practical designs.

Additional Job Requirements for Engineering Technologist 2:

• Experience leading the design, development, testing, and installation of high-power RF and high-voltage systems.
• Demonstrated technical leadership in advancing RF amplifiers and high-voltage system designs.
• Proven ability to lead engineering design using best practices and sound engineering principles.
• Ability to lead installation and commissioning of a new RF test station.
• Ability to design and implement a system to acquire, organize and analyze RF system performance data that will lead to the prediction of failures before they occur.

Education/Experience at Level 1: Position requires a bachelor's degree in engineering technology, science, math or related degree and two (2) years of directly related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.
Education/Experience at Level 2: Position requires a bachelor's degree in engineering technology, science, math or related degree from an accredited institution and five (5) years of directly related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.
Desired Qualifications:

• Experience contributing to the design, testing, and installation of high-power RF, high-voltage, or pulsed-power systems.
• Experience working on a team to develop RF amplifiers and/or high-voltage systems.
• Hands-on experience assembling, installing, testing, and troubleshooting RF or pulsed-power systems.
• Experience with high-voltage DC and pulsed-power systems.
• Familiarity with circuit design and simulation tools (e.g., PSpice, Multisim, LTspice).
• Experience working at an accelerator facility (preferred).
• Ability to obtain a Q clearance (typically requires U.S. citizenship; not required for this position).

Note to Applicants: To be considered for this position, applicants must submit a comprehensive cover letter addressing: 1) each of the Minimum Job Requirements and the Education/Experience requirements at the applicable level or levels; and 2) the Desired Qualifications and Skills.
Essential Job Functions (can perform with or without reasonable accommodation) :
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's Radio Frequency Engineering (RFE) Group is seeking an Engineering Technologist to join its High Power RF (HPRF) Team.
The AOT Division is responsible for the operation, maintenance, and modernization of all accelerator systems at the Los Alamos Neutron Science Center (LANSCE). These systems include a 201.25 MHz drift-tube linear accelerator (LINAC) powered by high-power diacrode tubes, as well as an 805 MHz coupled-cavity LINAC powered by high-power klystrons. The facility also features a proton storage ring and approximately one kilometer of beam transport lines that deliver particle beams to five distinct research programs.
Within AOT, the RFE group oversees all radio frequency (RF) systems, pulsed modulators, and high-power DC supplies used to operate beamline magnets. The group is organized into two specialized teams:

• Low-Level RF (LLRF): Focuses on real-time control of RF phase and amplitude
• High Power RF (HPRF): Focuses on high-power RF generation and associated support systems

The HPRF team is responsible for supporting the multi-megawatt RF systems that power both the 201.25 MHz and 805 MHz LINACs. This includes RF generation equipment such as klystrons and diacrodes, along with the high-voltage systems required for their operation. The team also operates the Electronics Test Laboratory (ETL), which supports the development, assembly, and testing of 805 MHz klystrons and high-voltage modulators.
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.
*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.
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.
Employment Status Full Time
Appointment Type Regular
Regular