Nevada National Security Sites · 1 day ago
Electro-Optics Technician II
Mission Support and Test Services, LLC (MSTS) operates the Nevada National Security Site, focusing on national security experimentation. They are seeking an Electro-Optics Technician II to provide electrical cable fabrication and support within a multidisciplinary team, ensuring high-quality technical components for national security missions.
Government Administration
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
Qualification
Required
Associate degree in field related to the position or High School diploma plus 2 years' progressive related experience
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
Must possess a valid driver's license
Pre-placement physical examination, which includes a drug screen, is required
MSTS maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing
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
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
Preferred
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
Benefits
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.
Company
Nevada National Security Sites
The Nevada National Security Sites help ensure the security of the United States and its allies by: supporting the stewardship of the nation’s nuclear deterrent; providing nuclear and radiological emergency response capabilities and training; contributing to key nonproliferation and arms control initiatives; executing national-level experiments in support of the National Laboratories; working with national security customers and other federal agencies on important national security activities; and providing long-term environmental stewardship of the NNSS’s Cold War legacy.