Lead Engineering Technician

About TechSource, Inc.TechSource is a nationally recognized engineering and consulting firm specializing in the management and technical delivery of large-scale nuclear and high-technology projects. Our expertise spans scientific, engineering, and technical domains that support federal missions, national laboratories, and defense programs. We are proud to partner with LANL under the TRIAD Maintenance & Operations contract, contributing to mission success and operational excellence. TechSource delivers solutions through hundreds of experts with decades of experience and a strong commitment to safety-centric execution.About This RoleThis is a full-time Engineering Technologist role supporting the Advanced Sources and Detector (ASD) Project Office at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL). The ASD Project is responsible for the fabrication, installation, and commissioning of Scorpius, a ~20 MeV linear induction electron accelerator. Scorpius will support subcritical experiment diagnostics at the Nevada National Security Site (NNSS), located within the underground U1a complex (963 feet below ground) as part of the Enhanced Capabilities for Subcritical Experiments Program.In this role, you will support the construction, assembly, integration, and testing of critical accelerator subsystems including IVA components, SAC subassemblies and assemblies, and LRU-8 integration. You will work closely with engineers, technicians, subject matter experts, and safety personnel to plan, coordinate, and execute assembly activities while ensuring compliance with quality and project requirements. This position reports to ASD Operations and requires collaboration across Los Alamos, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), Sandia National Laboratories (SNL), vendor partners, and NNSS.Location: This is an onsite role at the Nevada National Security Site (NNSS) and onsite in Mercury, NV. There is remote flexibility, but candidates should be ready to drive onsite to Mercury, NV. This is a 60-90 commute from northern Las Vegas.Key ResponsibilitiesCoordinate fabrication, assembly, staging, and testing of accelerator components (IVA, SAC assemblies, LRU-8, and related subsystems)Plan and manage assembly activities, working with multidisciplinary technical and safety teamsLead assembly teams and assist with training and mentoring personnelEnsure components are inspected, staged, and compliant with quality assurance and project requirements (including DOE 413.3B)Identify and implement assembly process improvementsSupport subsystem integration and coordination across Scorpius systemsProvide maintenance support for personnel and equipmentCollaborate effectively with engineers, technicians, and operations teams across multiple laboratory divisions and national labsRequistionBachelor’s degree in Engineering Technology, Science, Math, or related fieldMinimum 5 years of directly related experience (or equivalent combination of education and experience)Working knowledge of GD&T and mechanical drawingsExperience with SolidWorks and/or CREOIntermediate assembly experience from technical drawings and proceduresFamiliarity with vacuum systems (KF, CF), roughing and turbomolecular pumpsExperience with Swagelok fittings, NPT plumbing, ANSI and metric threadsWorking knowledge of common lab test equipmentKey ResponsibilitiesCoordinate fabrication, assembly, staging, and testing of accelerator components (IVA, SAC assemblies, LRU-8, and related subsystems)Plan and manage assembly activities, working with multidisciplinary technical and safety teamsLead assembly teams and assist with training and mentoring personnelEnsure components are inspected, staged, and compliant with quality assurance and project requirements (including DOE 413.3B)Identify and implement assembly process improvementsSupport subsystem integration and coordination across Scorpius systemsProvide maintenance support for personnel and equipmentCollaborate effectively with engineers, technicians, and operations teams across multiple laboratory divisions and national labsEqual 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.