Eng Tech IV/LEOT I

IAP World Services supplies the Supplemental Labor Personnel for the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. You must be a U.S. Citizen and at least 18 years of age. Must be able to acquire and maintain applicable security clearance. These positions are located at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in Livermore, CA.

 

Nature and Scope of Position:

The National Ignition Facility (NIF) Project has an opening for a Laser Electro-Optics Technician to support the Commissioning and Operations Organization. Under minimal supervision, will provide advanced technical support in the fabrication, assembly, installation, activation and operation of complex laser-electro-optical systems. Primary responsibilities include providing laser system operations and maintenance support, including the initial commissioning and performance testing of the NIF. Other responsibilities may involve providing testing, data acquisition/recording/ interpretation and diagnostic support as required. Interactions will be with project leaders, technicians, designers and engineers.

 

Essential Duties:

Design, assemble, align, test and document complex experimental laser systems involving Nd: YAG Lasers, CW and pulsed lasers, diagnostic and control instrumentation, and associated electro-optic hardware.

Identify associated optical components as well as beam diagnostic assemblies to solve a variety of engineering problems associated with laser systems.

Independently set-up, align and debug optical systems in the solution of opto-mechanical problems.

Interact with project leaders to determine priorities, schedules, and manpower requirements.

Develop and document system operation and test procedures.

Train newly hired technicians as required.

Follow and adhere to written, operational and safety procedures in the course of completing job assignments.

Work on design, specification, assembly integration, data gathering and documentation of complex optical and laser systems and experiments.

 

Essential Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

AA in Laser and Electro-Optics, Mechanical, or Electrical Technologies or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Extensive knowledge of the operating principals of lasers, electronics, mechanical design/fabrication, and opto-mechanical mechanisms.

Experience in laser alignment, laser beam spatial, temporal and spectral characterization, optical, opto-mechanical, and electro-optical design.

Experience designing opto-mechanical components or systems. 

Experience with optical systems.

Experience working in a team environment.

 

Desired Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

Experience with laser electro-optical diagnostic instrumentation used in a scientific research laboratory (oscilloscopes, interferometers, spectrometers, photometers,etc.)

Experience with optical components such as lenses and mirrors and understanding or optical aberrations.