Hiring: Electrical and Electromechanical Systems Engineer III Company: Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Location: Richland, WA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-16 14:29:23 Employment Type: On-site Target Skills & Keywords : Assembly, Embedded Systems, MATLAB, Python About the job Experience: •1+ year of relevant experience Required Skills: •The Disruptive Technology group is seeking an Electrical and Electromechanical Systems Engineer III with electrical engineering and electromechanical systems experience to support hardware development, integration, troubleshooting, and deployment of complex measurement systems. •This role will also support nuclear event monitoring and related deployable measurement-system activities, including next-generation in-field gas analysis systems for detection and characterization of radioactive noble gases. •The successful candidate will be expected to learn the technical mission area, execute hands-on engineering work, and grow into a project-facing technical contributor who can interact with sponsors and support higher-level technical planning. •Develop, review, and maintain electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, interface definitions, and configuration-controlled technical documentation for prototype and deployed instrumentation systems. •Design, implement, and troubleshoot control-system hardware for integrated gas-processing systems. •Troubleshoot low-voltage and high-voltage electrical circuits, instrument wiring, sensor interfaces, power distribution, grounding, noise, and system integration issues in laboratory and deployment-like environments. •Support electromechanical system development, assembly, verification, commissioning, field-readiness activities, field deployment support, and post-test troubleshooting. •Connect measurement-system needs with practical engineering outputs, including subsystem requirements, test plans, acceptance criteria, and corrective-action recommendations. Qualifications: •PhD with 1+ year of relevant experience •Degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Systems Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, Physics, or a closely related field. •Applied hands-on capability in prototype wiring, sensors, signal conditioning, DAQ interfaces, power supplies, relays, interlocks, electrical safety practices, and laboratory troubleshooting. •Solid functional working knowledge of electromechanical systems involving gas handling, vacuum systems, compressors, valves, detectors, embedded controllers, PLCs, or automated test systems. •Demonstrated capacity to translate ambiguous system behavior into structured troubleshooting plans, test procedures, data reviews, and corrective actions. •Competence with data analysis or scripting tools such as Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW, or equivalent tools. •Interest in advancing measurement systems through practical use of automation, AI/ML-enabled diagnostics where appropriate, new sensors, and emerging technologies. •Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication skills, including ability to explain technical findings to project teams, sponsors, and non-specialist stakeholders. •Demonstrated ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary science and engineering teams. Compensation: •Competitive benefits and rewards package •At PNNL, you will find an exciting research environment and excellent benefits including health insurance, and flexible work schedules Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!