Job Description
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.
- 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.
Responsibilities
Dynamic Instruments is comprised of scientists, engineers, and technicians, and is the core for innovative diagnostic design, simulation, fabrication, characterization, and fielding in support of the NNSS’ stockpile stewardship mission. The Technology Deployment Team is specifically responsible for providing quality technical support for stockpile stewardship experiments and other applications across the NNSA complex.”
In this role, you will report to the Technology Deployment Supervisor. You will work as a member of a small team supporting engineers, scientists, and senior technicians in building, testing, and fielding complex diagnostic systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Will utilize the following skills: basic electronics, mechanical fabrication, instrumentation chassis assembly and construction, soldering techniques and workmanship standards.
- Assist in fiber probe fabrication, characterization and design process.
- Develop spreadsheets, notes and drawings using software to document lab diagnostic system changes.
- Use a variety of laboratory instrumentation to synchronize and troubleshoot diagnostics systems such as digitizing storage oscilloscopes, multimeters, digital delay generators, high-bandwidth analog and digital fiber links, and other electronic test and measurement equipment.
- Will support execution of program/project activities and data collection (i.e., classified systems/networks, diagnostics and laser systems).
- Candidate will be mentored and work under the direct supervision of experienced engineers, scientists, and technologists as part of a team developing and fielding a variety of unique and complex diagnostic systems.
- Will work collaboratively with a group of scientists, engineers, and technicians developing innovative solutions to customer-driven applied R&D.
- Travel to other MSTS locations for mission support and training. Time spent in travel status is expected to be up to 10% time.
Qualifications
- High School diploma or equivalent. Some vocational training preferred.
- Must be self-motivated and able to complete assigned tasks alongside technical mentor.
- Basic computer and MS Office Skills: Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Must have experience in the use of basic and powered hand tools.
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions and established procedures.
- Ability to work safely in multiple unique environments with various hazards.
- Ability to work with hands to assemble opto-mechanical imaging systems in various lab settings.
- Ability to work in dark settings for long periods of time.
- Demonstrated strong time-management and organization skills, as well as an ability to maintain a safe work environment are highly desired.
- Experience with component level soldering of circuit boards (surface mount and through hole).
- A working knowledge of computer programming is desirable (MATLAB, LabView, Python).
- Knowledge of drawing/design software such as SolidWorks, VISIO.
- Proficient written and verbal communication skills.
- Must be willing to travel for fielding efforts and training.
- The primary work location will be in Los Alamos, NM.
- Work schedule will be 4/10s Monday through Thursday (subject to change).
- Pre-placement physical examination, which includes a drug screen, is required. MSTS maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license.
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 , “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 , “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 , “Counterintelligence Evaluation Program.”
MSTS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. MSTS is a background screening, drug-free workplace.
Hourly range for this position is:
$21.84 - $32.76.
Starting salary is determined based on the position market value, the individual candidate education and experience and internal equity.
