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
Do you want to be a part of a national security mission that conducts research and development? Mission Support and Test Services, LLC (MSTS) is seeking a full-time Electro-Optics Technician II to join our multidisciplinary team, providing essential electrical cable fabrication, connection troubleshooting, and development services and support within the national laboratories environment The selected candidate will join a team of technicians and engineers within the Technologies and Operations (T&O) - Optical Mechanical Technologies organization. The primary responsibility of this role is the preparation and fabrication of basic and specialty electrical and some fiber optic cables and assemblies. This work directly supports the mission of Sub-critical Experiments and collaborating National Weapons laboratories by delivering essential, high-quality technical components in a reliable and timely manner. The position requires working independently on assigned tasks within an established framework, following detailed technical specifications and safety protocols. This role involves close collaboration with team members to plan and coordinate work efforts and interfacing with internal customers to understand project requirements. This hands-on role primarily involves electrical cable fabrication, requiring proficiency in fabrication techniques, the use of various tools and laboratory instrumentation, and the ability to interpret technical drawings. Work will be performed in a fabrication shop environment at both North Las Vegas and the Nevada National Security Site (NNSS), and will require some physical exertion, including long periods of standing and recurring lifting of moderately heavy items.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepares and fabricates basic and specialty electrical and fiber optic cables and assemblies.
- Prepares and fabricates basic and specialty electrical and fiber optic connectors.
- Ensures products meet technical specifications and quality standards for delivery to Sub-critical Experiments and collaborating National Weapons laboratories.
- Works within a technical team to provide resources, services, and capabilities efficiently.
- Operates fabrication equipment and tools, offering hands-on support for projects at both North Las Vegas and the Nevada National Security Site (NNSS).
- Collaborates with technicians and engineers in the Optical Mechanical Technologies organization to ensure successful product and service delivery.
- Interacts with internal customers to ascertain requirements and ensure satisfaction with delivered assemblies.
- Experience in the use of basic and powered hand tools, must have a working knowledge of a variety of laboratory instrumentation such as TDR’s, multimeters, and oscilloscopes.
- Assist in the preparation of specifications for structures, systems, and equipment.
- Assist with detailed review of drawings to ensure accuracy, completeness, and format suitability.
- Follow checklists for specific equipment-related tasks such as calibration, testing, and operation of equipment or tools needed for the position.
Qualifications
- Associate degree in field related to the position or High School diploma plus 2 years’ progressive related experience.
- Experience with electrical components, circuitry, the building up and hand wiring of circuit boards, soldering, AC/DC electronics, basic hand tools, electronic test and measurement equipment, and basic electronic troubleshooting is preferred.
- Experience working in a team environment that includes scientists, engineers, technicians, and designers.
- Experience using standard office software products.
- Must be competent in basic electronic work and optical work including Fiber Optics is preferred
- Ability to work underground is required.
- Ability to effectively deal with pressures of deadlines and multiple tasks.
- Ability to work well with others, as this position will regularly interface with team members, other teams, and outside organizations.
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, work independently, and work as part of a team.
- Ability to execute work in a disciplined manner to demonstrate compliance with laws, codes, orders, and MSTS policies and procedures.
- The primary work location will be in the forward areas at the Nevada National Security Site (forward areas are approximately 90 miles from North Las Vegas) with some work occasionally performed at the Losee Road facility in North Las Vegas, Nevada.
- Work schedule for this position will be 4/10’s, Monday – Thursday (subject to change).
- Frequent travel to the NNSS forward areas will be required (approximately 30 miles beyond the Mercury gate).
- 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: $25.89 - $38.84.
Starting salary is determined based on the position market value, the individual candidate education and experience and internal equity.
