Los Alamos National Laboratory - Job Training Program
We are looking for multiple Accelerator Operators to join us at Los Alamos National Laboratory with our Accelerator Operations Group. You will get experience and training in particle accelerator operations, conduct of operations and formality, applied engineering and physics principles, equipment troubleshooting, and procedural compliance. You will gain knowledge of the LANL and LANSCE mission.
Responsible for operating the Los Alamos Neutron Science Center's (LANSCE) proton accelerator. In this position, you will enable cutting edge science and vital defense research by operating one of the world's most powerful linear accelerators to deliver protons at up to 84% the speed of light to 5 different facilities. This research includes 1) production of isotopes for medical, nuclear physics, environmental, and national defense, 2) proton radiography for national defense, and 3) neutron production for nuclear physics studies, material science, studying fission processes, neutron radiography, and semiconductor irradiations. This position requires previous technical equipment operation experience and is an excellent entry point opportunity for accelerator operations.
There are numerous SkillBridge opportunities available at LANL.
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Interview prep for this program▸
- ▸ "How many of your past SkillBridge interns received full-time offers?" — a serious program knows the number.
- ▸ "Who will my day-to-day mentor be, and what does week one look like?"
- ▸ "The listing says 91 - 120 days — can that flex to my approved window if my command shortens it?"
- ▸ "Is relocation expected for a full-time offer, or can I convert where I am?"
- ✓ Your projected start window and separation date (from your profile)
- ✓ Your command's approval status — even "packet drafted" signals you're serious
- ✓ Your civilian-translated resume bullets (generate them here)
- ✓ A written training-plan ask — you'll need it for your packet anyway