About TechSource:
This role is an Electrical Technician position supporting TechSource and our client, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL). TechSource has a decades-long relationship with LANL and is the prime contractor supporting the Scorpius project in Los Alamos, NM.
In this role, you will support the installation, assembly, testing, troubleshooting, and integration of electrical systems for the Scorpius linear induction electron accelerator, which supports subcritical experiment diagnostics at the Nevada National Security Site (NNSS). You will work closely with engineers and technicians to ensure electrical subsystems are built, installed, and maintained to specification, quality, and safety standards.
About this role:
This role is an Electrical Technician position supporting TechSource and our client, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL). TechSource has a decades-long relationship with LANL and is the prime contractor supporting the Scorpius project in Los Alamos, NM.
In this role, you will support the installation, assembly, testing, troubleshooting, and integration of electrical systems for the Scorpius linear induction electron accelerator, which supports subcritical experiment diagnostics at the Nevada National Security Site (NNSS). You will work closely with engineers and technicians to ensure electrical subsystems are built, installed, and maintained to specification, quality, and safety standards.
Key Responsibilities
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Install, wire, assemble, and test electrical systems and subsystems for accelerator components (e.g., IVA, SAC assemblies, LRU-8)
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Perform electrical troubleshooting, diagnostics, and repairs on power, control, and instrumentation systems
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Coordinate and support fabrication, assembly, and electrical testing activities
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Assist with system integration, maintenance, and upgrades
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Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical drawings
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Use lab test equipment (e.g., multimeters, oscilloscopes, hipot testers) to verify system performance
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Support and help train technicians in electrical assembly and safe work practices
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Collaborate with engineers and technical teams across multiple national labs and sites
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Ensure compliance with electrical, quality, and safety standards, including disciplined operations and documentation requirements
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Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Electronics, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience
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5 years of relevant electrical technician experience (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
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Experience with electrical assembly, wiring, and troubleshooting
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Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical documentation
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Familiarity with lab test equipment and basic shop tools
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Working knowledge of electrical safety practices
Desired Qualifications
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Completion of the IPC-A-160 "Acceptability of Electronic Assemblies" training
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Experience with high-voltage or pulsed power systems
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Familiarity with electron beam accelerator systems or similar complex electromechanical systems
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Experience working in laboratory, research, or national lab environments
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Experience with disciplined operations, configuration control, and formal work procedures
Equal Employment Opportunity:
At TechSource, we recognize that our differences drive innovation, growth, and better results for our customers. We value and respect individuals, ensuring all feel empowered and valued. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected status as required by law.
What We Offer:
We know employee benefits are important to you. Therefore, we offer full-time employees an attractive suite of benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, generous paid time off, and superior paid holidays. Full-time employees also are eligible to contribute to a health savings account and flexible spending accounts, and TechSource provides full-time employees with paid life insurance benefit of 2x salary up to a maximum of $250,000. Furthermore, all employees are eligible to participate in our 401k plan, which TechSource enhances with a generous matching contribution. Lastly, TechSource is now an employee-owned company! Each qualifying TechSource employee takes a direct stake in the company’s success and future growth through stock allocations. Stock allocations and vesting are determined by hours worked and tenure.
TechSource is a nationally recognized engineering consultancy specializing in the management and technical delivery of large-scale nuclear and high-technology projects. TechSource provides direct access to hundreds of experts and industry leaders in the nuclear sciences, non-proliferation technologies, accelerator physics, and systems engineering arenas. TechSource’s outstanding technical service has earned the company a client retention rate of over 95 percent. TechSource was awarded DOE Small Business of the Year in June of 2024.
