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Electrical Engineer, R&D

Salary

$100k - $165k

Min Experience

6 years

Location

Los Alamos, New Mexico, United States

JobType

full-time

About the job

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Overview

About the role

Description

Join TechSource the Advanced Sources and Detector (ASD) Project team to support the design, procurement, installation, and commissioning of a ~20 MeV linear induction accelerator, known as Scorpius, used in subcritical experiments at the Nevada National Security Site (NNSS). Work closely with multi-lab teams and vendors on advanced electrical engineering for accelerator systems.

Key Duties

Develop electrical distribution, control, and diagnostic systems
Create and review schematics, block diagrams, and wiring/cable drawings (AutoCAD Electrical)
Troubleshoot and test electrical systems with general test equipment
Support procurement, fabrication, installation, and commissioning
Coordinate with vendors and technical leads
Ensure designs meet NEC and UL standards
Travel to vendors and NNSS as needed

Requirements

Master’s degree in Engineering + 6 years experience, or equivalent
Experience with power distribution, instrumentation, and controls in industrial settings
Skilled in electrical testing (oscilloscopes, meters, signal generators)
Familiarity with NEC and UL standards
Strong communication and team collaboration skills
Knowledge of engineering project workflows and documentation
Any ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Q security clearance

Preferred Qualifications for Both Levels

Experience with linear induction accelerators
Prior work at NNSA-designated laboratories
Familiarity with high-radiation or high-voltage environments

Summary

Equal Employment Opportunity:

At TechSource, we recognize that our differences drive innovation, growth, and better results for our customers. We value and respect individuals, ensuring all feel empowered and valued. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected status as required by law.

What We Offer:

We know employee benefits are important to you. Therefore, we offer full-time employees an attractive suite of benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, generous paid time off, and superior paid holidays. Full-time employees also are eligible to contribute to a health savings account and flexible spending accounts, and TechSource provides full-time employees with paid life insurance benefit of 2x salary up to a maximum of $250,000. Furthermore, all employees are eligible to participate in our 401k plan, which TechSource enhances with a generous matching contribution. Lastly, TechSource is now an employee-owned company! Each qualifying TechSource employee takes a direct stake in the company’s success and future growth through stock allocations. Stock allocations and vesting are determined by hours worked and tenure.

TechSource is a nationally recognized engineering consultancy specializing in the management and technical delivery of large-scale nuclear and high-technology projects. TechSource provides direct access to hundreds of experts and industry leaders in the nuclear sciences, non-proliferation technologies, accelerator physics, and systems engineering arenas. TechSource’s outstanding technical service has earned the company a client retention rate of over 95 percent. TechSource was awarded DOE Small Business of the Year in June of 2024.

About the company

Provides specialized engineering and scientific consulting for federal projects.

Skills

AutoCAD Electrical

Oscilloscopes

Electrical meters

Signal generators