Control Systems/Data Acquisitions Technologist

Control Systems/Data Acquisitions Technologist

We are hiring a Control Systems/Data Acquisitions Technologist to join our team in Albuquerque, NM.

The selected candidate will be part of an engineering/operations team that operates X-ray generating sources at three pulse power facilities. The data acquisitions technologist will provide support and operation of control/data acquisition systems and will provide support to the accelerator customers.

The person selected will require knowledge in the following areas: Data acquisition, control systems, and documentation methodology.

Location: Albuquerque, NM

Position type: Full-time on-site

FLSA status: Non-Exempt

Job Duties:

·                 Characterization, setup, and testing of data acquisition instrumentation on the AGT facilities. Including: Characterization, Maintenance, Inspection of digital oscilloscopes, attenuators, and data cables.

·                 Be responsible for running control programs to acquire data during an AGT facilities shot, uploading shot data to a specific location, tracking changes using the AGT database.

·                 Coordinate job functions with other machine related activities through CM/DAS MTS.

·                 Be familiar with and train in facility operations as well provide support to operations as needed.

·                 Follow step by step procedures for job duties and strictly adhere to ES&H procedures.

·                 Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

·                 Ability to lift objects up to 35 lbs.

·                 Able to perform repetitive motion activities such as: Kneeling, crouching, hand motions (turning objects), and pulling.

·                 Demonstrated ability in electronic based technologies and basic computer networking skills.

·                 Demonstrated experience in the use of digital oscilloscopes.

·                 Ability to learn custom software applications.

·                 Familiar with MS Office products such as: Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook.

·                 The applicant must be capable of taking direction from members of technical staff.

·                 Be capable of acquiring a government security clearance (Q)

Education: HS diploma or equivalent

AND

Experience: 0-3 years of relevant experience

Preferred Qualifications:

·              RF systems experience (troubleshooting/maintenance).

·              Familiarity with IDL programming language

·              Demonstrated ability to produce technical documentation.

·              Three years or more of computer programming in National Instruments Lab View.

·              Five years or more experience in computer networking.

·              Five years or more in a technical position related to data acquisition/control systems.

·              Five years or more experience in operating/supporting data acquisition systems.

·              Five years or more experience in operating/supporting control systems.

Security Clearance:

The ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Security Clearance (Q) is required.

Background Check and Screenings

A pre-employment drug screening and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, law enforcement records, and employment/education verification is required.

Benefits

We take pride in promoting a healthy work-life balance, family-friendly benefits, servant leadership, team values and professional growth. Our competitive benefits package includes:

·              Medical Insurance - 100% company paid premiums for employees.

·              Dental and Vision Insurance.

·              401k plan with company match.

·              Paid time off 24 hours of paid community service a year!

·              Up to 4 weeks paid time off a year.

·              10 paid floating holidays.

·              Life insurance, short- and long-term disability.

·              Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

·              Professional development opportunities.