Laboratory Support Technologist - Military Veterans

We are seeking a Research and Development Laboratory Support Technologist to join a diverse team that helps tackle some of the most challenging issues facing our nation’s security! Our team conducts maintenance and operations of the Z-Machine facility and carries the overall responsibility of delivering high quality pulsed power to experiments in the center of the machine. You’ll be supporting the Z Pulsed Power Facility Energy Storage Section (ESS) and the Pulse Forming Section (PFS).

On any given day, you may be called on to:

• Clean and rebuild components for pulsed power systems.



• Troubleshoot existing components for faults.



• Develop new processes to improve efficiency and safety.



• Maintenance and repair of pulsed power systems within oil/water tank.



• Maintain and operate pulsed power component testers.



• Work within a beryllium contaminated area.



• Use safe practices for all processes.



• Represent the ESS/PFS team during Z shot processes.



• Reach out across the division to support and build relationships.



• Assisting with Laser Trigger System (LTS) in ESS tank.

Join our team and achieve your dreams!

Due to the nature of the work, the selected applicant must be able to work onsite.

Work Where it Matters

Akima Infrastructure Services (AIS), an Akima company, is not just another staffing contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

At AIS, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

For our shareholders, AIS provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

For our government customers, AIS supports vital missions with the most in-demand and specialized skill sets in the world.

As an AIS employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.

• High school diploma and 2-5 years experience maintaining and troubleshooting electrical or mechanical systems



• Experience with mechanical tools (wrenches, pliers, torque wrench, calipers, screwdrivers)



• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q clearance

• A desire to serve the nation in this advanced research project and the overall mission supporting Department of Energy in Albuquerque, NM.



• Ability to model behaviors that reflect the clients' core values.

Ability to obtain and retain DOE Q

On-Site

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law. If you are an individual with a disability, and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us at job-assist@akima.com or 571-353-7053 (information about job applications status is not available at this contact information).