What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineering Technician position at TechSource?
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