Space Data Operations Technician (Research Tec 3 or 4)
- Req. Number: IRC145745
- Organization : ISR-3/Space Data and Software Systems Group
- City, State: Los Alamos, New Mexico
What You Will Do
This position is open for external candidates only to apply.
This position will be filled at either the Research Tec 3 or 4 level; depending on the skills of the selected candidate. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if the candidate is hired at the higher level.
The Space Data & Software Systems Group (ISR-3) at Los Alamos National Laboratory is seeking a qualified Space Data Operations Tec to participate in the execution of our portfolio of space and ground-based programs. ISR-3 is an integral part of the Intelligence and Space Research (ISR) Division with core capabilities in software development, mission operations, data exploitation, machine learning, data systems development, and integration.
The successful candidate will become a member of the Data Processing Management & Products team in ISR-3 and will monitor on-going production and development data processing pipelines in support of the Space-based Nuclear Detonation Detection (SNDD) program. The Data Processing Management & Products team provides support for ground-based processing of spacecraft and instrument telemetry. The successful candidate will work regularly in a classified setting and must demonstrate a strong commitment towards security. The successful candidate will be self-motivated, detail-oriented, with good communication, documentation, and teamwork skills.
The Intelligence and Space Research (ISR) Division has been designing, building, and operating highly innovative ground, air and space-based measurement and detection systems for over 60 years. We solve some of the most challenging scientific and national security problems facing the world today. Our interdisciplinary teams of engineers, technicians, and scientists work, learn, and succeed through a highly creative and dynamic R&D environment. We lead experiments on NASA missions, including the Perseverance and Curiosity Rovers, Van Allen Probes, and Interstellar Boundary Explorer (IBEX) mission as well as the upcoming Interstellar Mapping and Acceleration Probe (IMAP) mission, Nano-satellite Atmospheric Chemistry Hyperspectral Observation System (NACHOS CubeSat), and Beam Plasma Interactions Experiment (BEAMPIE). We also build, fly, operate and analyze data from measurement systems deployed to space for verification of international nuclear treaties, and develop innovative sensors, ground, airborne, and space hardware/software systems for basic scientific missions, nuclear nonproliferation, space situational awareness and remote sensing.
Research Technician 3 ($66,100 - $103,600)
As a Research Tec 3 you may be called to perform the following types of work:
Research Technician 4 ($72,800 - $115,400)
In addition to above, Research Tec 4 responsibilities include:
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
Research Technician 3:
Additional Job Requirements for Research Technician 4:
In addition to the minimum job requirements outlined above, the Research Tec 4 also requires:
Education/Experience at lower level: Position requires an Associate's Degree and 3 years of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.
Education/Experience at higher level: Position requires an Associate's Degree and 5 years of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.
Desired Qualifications:
Note to Applicants: Interested applicants must include a cover letter and resume detailing how they meet the minimum requirements and any desired qualifications of the position.
Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People's Republic of China-including the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau-as well as citizens of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea), and the Russian Federation, who are not Lawful Permanent Residents ("green card" holders) are prohibited from accessing facilities that support the mission, functions, and operations of national security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities, which includes Los Alamos National Laboratory.
Work Location: The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management.
Position Commitment: Regular appointment employees are required to serve a period of continuous service in their current position in order to be eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the time required, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. The position commitment for this position is 1 year.
Where You Will Work
Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Our generous benefits package includes:
Directive 206.2 - Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2. Please note that this requirement applies only to citizens of the United States. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A.
Clearance: Q (Position will be cleared to this level). Selected applicants will be subject to a background investigation conducted by or on behalf of the Federal Government, and must meet eligibility requirements* for access to classified matter. This position requires a Q clearance, and obtaining such clearance requires US Citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances. Dependent upon the position, additional authorization to access classified information may be required, which may or may not be available to dual citizens. Receipt of a Q clearance and additional access authorization ultimately is a decision of the Federal Government and not of Triad.
*Eligibility Requirements: To obtain a clearance, an individual must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in very limited circumstances. See DOE Order 472.2 for additional information.
New-Employment Drug Test: The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. Although New Mexico and other states have legalized the use of marijuana, use and possession of marijuana remain illegal under federal law. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre-offer.
Regular Position: Term status Laboratory employees applying for regular-status positions are converted to regular status.
Equal Opportunity: Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to protected categories such as race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal, state, and local laws and regulations. The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request such an accommodation, please send an email to applyhelp@lanl.gov or call (505)-664-6947.
This position is open for external candidates only to apply.
This position will be filled at either the Research Tec 3 or 4 level; depending on the skills of the selected candidate. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if the candidate is hired at the higher level.
The Space Data & Software Systems Group (ISR-3) at Los Alamos National Laboratory is seeking a qualified Space Data Operations Tec to participate in the execution of our portfolio of space and ground-based programs. ISR-3 is an integral part of the Intelligence and Space Research (ISR) Division with core capabilities in software development, mission operations, data exploitation, machine learning, data systems development, and integration.
The successful candidate will become a member of the Data Processing Management & Products team in ISR-3 and will monitor on-going production and development data processing pipelines in support of the Space-based Nuclear Detonation Detection (SNDD) program. The Data Processing Management & Products team provides support for ground-based processing of spacecraft and instrument telemetry. The successful candidate will work regularly in a classified setting and must demonstrate a strong commitment towards security. The successful candidate will be self-motivated, detail-oriented, with good communication, documentation, and teamwork skills.
The Intelligence and Space Research (ISR) Division has been designing, building, and operating highly innovative ground, air and space-based measurement and detection systems for over 60 years. We solve some of the most challenging scientific and national security problems facing the world today. Our interdisciplinary teams of engineers, technicians, and scientists work, learn, and succeed through a highly creative and dynamic R&D environment. We lead experiments on NASA missions, including the Perseverance and Curiosity Rovers, Van Allen Probes, and Interstellar Boundary Explorer (IBEX) mission as well as the upcoming Interstellar Mapping and Acceleration Probe (IMAP) mission, Nano-satellite Atmospheric Chemistry Hyperspectral Observation System (NACHOS CubeSat), and Beam Plasma Interactions Experiment (BEAMPIE). We also build, fly, operate and analyze data from measurement systems deployed to space for verification of international nuclear treaties, and develop innovative sensors, ground, airborne, and space hardware/software systems for basic scientific missions, nuclear nonproliferation, space situational awareness and remote sensing.
Research Technician 3 ($66,100 - $103,600)
As a Research Tec 3 you may be called to perform the following types of work:
- Monitor data processing pipelines
- Perform reprocessing to fill data processing gaps
- Alert data processing subject matter experts when issues arise
- Monitor automated software repository continuous integration jobs such as unit test, regression tests, and style checks to ensure project requirements are met
- Track file system storage usage
- Provide support and maintenance for automated and manual data transfers
- Provide status updates at weekly team meetings
Research Technician 4 ($72,800 - $115,400)
In addition to above, Research Tec 4 responsibilities include:
- Troubleshoot data processing pipeline issues prior to referral to subject matter experts
- Develop scripts to help automate monitoring processes
- Assists in software bug fixes
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
Research Technician 3:
- Attention to detail and thoroughness
- Experience running software via command line
- Unix/Linux Operating System experience
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as part of a team
- Effective written and oral communication skills
Additional Job Requirements for Research Technician 4:
In addition to the minimum job requirements outlined above, the Research Tec 4 also requires:
- Experience with software development
- Experience debugging software
Education/Experience at lower level: Position requires an Associate's Degree and 3 years of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.
Education/Experience at higher level: Position requires an Associate's Degree and 5 years of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.
Desired Qualifications:
- Experience with maintenance of data processing pipelines
- Experience with maintenance of gitlab CI/CD pipelines
- Experience working with sensitive or classified information
- Experience with one of the following version control systems: SVN, git, or mercurial
- Experience with Python or shell/bash scripting
- Experiencing creating and modifying cronjobs
Note to Applicants: Interested applicants must include a cover letter and resume detailing how they meet the minimum requirements and any desired qualifications of the position.
Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People's Republic of China-including the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau-as well as citizens of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea), and the Russian Federation, who are not Lawful Permanent Residents ("green card" holders) are prohibited from accessing facilities that support the mission, functions, and operations of national security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities, which includes Los Alamos National Laboratory.
Work Location: The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management.
Position Commitment: Regular appointment employees are required to serve a period of continuous service in their current position in order to be eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the time required, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. The position commitment for this position is 1 year.
Where You Will Work
Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Our generous benefits package includes:
- PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network
- Dental and vision insurance
- Free basic life and disability insurance
- Paid childbirth and parental leave
- Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)
- Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
- Flexible schedules and time off (PTO and holidays)
- Onsite gyms and wellness programs
- Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50 mile radius)
Directive 206.2 - Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2. Please note that this requirement applies only to citizens of the United States. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A.
Clearance: Q (Position will be cleared to this level). Selected applicants will be subject to a background investigation conducted by or on behalf of the Federal Government, and must meet eligibility requirements* for access to classified matter. This position requires a Q clearance, and obtaining such clearance requires US Citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances. Dependent upon the position, additional authorization to access classified information may be required, which may or may not be available to dual citizens. Receipt of a Q clearance and additional access authorization ultimately is a decision of the Federal Government and not of Triad.
*Eligibility Requirements: To obtain a clearance, an individual must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in very limited circumstances. See DOE Order 472.2 for additional information.
New-Employment Drug Test: The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. Although New Mexico and other states have legalized the use of marijuana, use and possession of marijuana remain illegal under federal law. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre-offer.
Regular Position: Term status Laboratory employees applying for regular-status positions are converted to regular status.
Equal Opportunity: Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to protected categories such as race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal, state, and local laws and regulations. The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request such an accommodation, please send an email to applyhelp@lanl.gov or call (505)-664-6947.
