NUCLEAR WEAPONS EFFECTS TECHNICIAN C - SVAD DEPARTMENT

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Applies technical knowledge of electronics principles in determining equipment malfunctions, and applies skill in restoring equipment operations. Support survivability testing on systems and components to include nuclear effects, electromagnetic environmental effects, and directed energy effects. Support test system setup, system checkouts, collect, reduce and analyze data and help prepare test reports. Help support component level characterizations, and setup data acquisition systems to collect data for survivability assessment programs. Support radiated emissions testing and field mapping. Help build and repair fiber optic and coaxial cables. Help support operational and maintenance services for test facility systems and equipment such as Fast Burst Reactor, Gamma Radiation Facility, Linear Accelerator, Relativistic Electron Beam Accelerator, Electromagnetic Pulse Facilitates, Electromagnetic Radiation Facilities, and Electrostatic Discharge and Lightning Facilities. Receives technical guidance from super-visor or higher-level technician. Work is reviewed for compliance with accepted practices. Other duties may be assigned within his/her capabilities. Work will include cross-utilization into other jobs as required. May require overtime and/or weekend work.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Candidate must have demonstrated their ability to safely handle radioactive materials and have a current Radioactive Materials Handler Certification and/or a Non-Ionizing Radiation Certification. Must have a working knowledge of characterization equipment as well as an understanding of nuclear environments, dosimetry, and semiconductor functions. Qualification requirements include graduation from a two-year resident course at a technical institution with two years progressive experience in the particular specialty field. Applicable Military, Department of Energy or Commercial Training will be considered based on duration and depth of training. Applicant must possess a valid driver's license. Applicant selected will be subject to a security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.