Job Overview

This announcement will be accepting candidate submissions until January 9, 2026.

NOTE: Resumes must use DD/MM/YYYY date format for experience entries on a resume. Resumes are to be limited to two (2) pages in length only.

This position will focus on providing laboratory technician and equipment management services to operate and maintain numerous ionizing radiation sources. The duties will include:

• Working as a skilled technician in maintaining source certification, calibration dosimetry for all sources, and applying radiation dosimetry to experiments
• Guiding electronics and materials experiments in the fabrication and integration of test structures
• Maintaining source qualification and compliance with regulations
• Developing and integrating instrumentation for experiments
• Writing test plans for radiation experiments

The laboratory technician must apply knowledge of electronics, physics of radiation, and instrumentation to properly run experiments in the laboratory with the assistance of staff scientists and engineers. Contributes to overall evaluation and determination to ensure the facilities are operating within prescribed standards and tolerances. Assists in developing and recommending changes in procedures and technical instructions to ensure more efficient operations and/or reduction in maintenance time. Assists in ensuring the Radiation Effects Laboratory uses safe practices and procedures following established safety rules and regulations and maintains a safe and clean work environment. Ensures compliance with Air Force instructions associated with radiation safety. Uses and assures proper fit of required safety equipment and clothing. Follows federal and state rules when storing, using, handling, labeling, and disposing of hazardous materials and waste in accordance with environmental standards. Maintains mandated programs including the Lock Out Tag Out program, documentation for Occupational Health, MSDS, Laboratory Safety Lessons, among other programs.

Eligible for a Referral Bonus?

Yes

Required Qualifications

• United States Citizenship
• Must possess a high-school diploma
• Experience in laboratory technical work, management and/or operations
• Experience operating electronics measurement equipment (spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, multimeters, etc.)
• Ability to pass random drug testing; this is a drug testing designated position
• Ability to obtain and maintain Secret clearance eligibility

Desired Qualifications

• 1-2 years experience in electronics laboratory technical work, management and/or operations

• Basic understanding of ionizing (NOT radio-frequency (RF)) radiation
• Experience with LabView, MatLab, and/or programming languages (e.g., Python)

Requisition Number 80825

Series

0856

Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) employs approximately 11,500 military, civilian and contractor personnel, and manages a $7 billion portfolio of investments. The lab supports external customers and partners with industry while investing in basic research, applied research and advanced technology development. As one integrated lab, AFRL seamlessly supports the Science & Technology needs of two services: the Air Force and the Space Force.