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Engineering Technician

@ TechSource
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Los Alamos, New Mexico, United States
$80k-$120k/yrOnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities:installing systems, testing systems, troubleshooting
Requirements Summary:Bachelor’s in Engineering Technology, Science, Math, or related field; 5 years' experience; basic GD&T; familiarity with lab test equipment.
Technical Tools Mentioned:Multimeters, Oscilloscopes, Hipot Testers, Lab Test Equipment, Basic Shop Tools, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
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Description

About TechSource: 

TechSource, a Salas O'Brien company, is a nationally recognized engineering and scientific company specializing in the management and technical delivery of large-scale nuclear and high-technology projects with numerous federal agencies, helping to advance missions of national importance for government programs, national laboratories, national security facilities, nuclear operations, and complex projects nationwide. We provide direct access to hundreds of experts and industry leaders in the nuclear sciences, non-proliferation technologies, accelerator physics, and systems engineering arenas with offices in Washington DC, SC, TX, TN, and NM. Our outstanding technical service has earned the company a client retention rate of over 95 percent. As an employee-owned company, we work to attract and retain the best talent because the best talent delivers the best results for our clients. TechSource is a recent DOE Small Business of the Year recipient and eleven-time Inc. 5000 winner.

 

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

  • Install, wire, assemble, and test electrical systems and subsystems for accelerator components (e.g., IVA, SAC assemblies, LRU-8)
  • Perform electrical troubleshooting, diagnostics, and repairs on power, control, and instrumentation systems
  • Coordinate and support fabrication, assembly, and electrical testing activities
  • Assist with system integration, maintenance, and upgrades
  • Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical drawings
  • Use lab test equipment (e.g., multimeters, oscilloscopes, hipot testers) to verify system performance
  • Support and help train technicians in electrical assembly and safe work practices
  • Collaborate with engineers and technical teams across multiple national labs and sites
  • Ensure compliance with electrical, quality, and safety standards, including disciplined operations and documentation requirements

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s in Engineering Technology, Science, Math, or related field
  • 5 years’ of relevant experience (or equivalent)
  • Basic knowledge of GD&T and experience with mechanical assembly
  • Familiarity with lab test equipment and basic shop tools
 

Desired Qualifications:

  • Familiarity with electron beam accelerator systems
  • Experience interpreting technical drawings and disciplined operations

Summary

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.