Senior/Principal Electromechanical Technologist - Weapons Evaluation Test Laboratory (WETL), Onsite

About Sandia:

Sandia National Laboratories is the nation's premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation, with teams of specialists focused on cutting-edge work in a broad array of areas. Some of the main reasons we love our jobs:

• Challenging work with amazing impact that contributes to security, peace, and freedom worldwide

• Extraordinary co-workers

• Some of the best tools, equipment, and research facilities in the world

• Career advancement and enrichment opportunities

• Flexible work arrangements for many positions include 9/80 (work 80 hours every two weeks, with every other Friday off) and 4/10 (work 4 ten-hour days each week) compressed workweeks, part-time work, and telecommuting (a mix of onsite work and working from home)

• Generous vacation, strong medical and other benefits, competitive 401k, learning opportunities, relocation assistance and amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance*

World-changing technologies. Life-changing careers. Learn more about Sandia at: http://www.sandia.gov

*These benefits vary by job classification.

What Your Job Will Be Like:

We are seeking an Electromechanical Technologist to contribute to the execution of the surveillance mission that Sandia National Laboratories is responsible for. The job is learned through on-the-job training and there are technical work documents and some paperwork involved with testing of these stockpile units. The testers use a combination of Windows and Unix operating systems and consist of a variety of equipment such as VXI subsystems, spectrum analyzers and digitizers. The successful candidate will be required to work in a dynamic environment while upholding safe and secure operations with an emphasis on safety and quality. Some housekeeping is required by maintaining the working environment. Data is our ultimate product, and it is imperative that attention to detail be given.

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

• Perform electrical/mechanical testing on electrical systems, subsystems, and components.

• Operate, modify, calibrate, troubleshoot, maintain, and improve the systems test equipment assigned.

• Build testbed assemblies involving explosive operations.

  Due to the nature of the work, the selected applicant will be required to work onsite in Amarillo, TX. Some travel may be required for this position.

Salary Range:

$69,400 - $133,800

*Salary range is estimated, and actual salary will be determined after consideration of the selected candidate's experience and qualifications, and application of any approved geographic salary differential.

Qualifications We Require:

• High School Diploma, plus (3) three years of experience; OR equivalent combination of education and experience in Electronics, Mechanical, Electromechanical Technology, or a relevant STEM field.

• Experience operating test equipment such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, frequency counters, voltmeters, and power supplies.

• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance.

Qualifications We Desire:

• Associate's Degree in Electronics, Mechanical, Electromechanical Technology, or relevant STEM field, plus (2) two years of experience.

• Problem solving and troubleshooting skills applied to the repair of industrial test equipment.

• Knowledge/ability to understand instrumentation and data acquisition.

• Experience performing instrumentation assembly (transducer and wiring installation).

• Experience working with classified information or materials.

• Ability to collect, organize, and document experimental results.

• Willingness to take on a wide variety of assignments and learn new techniques and skills.

• Experience with Office Software and the Unix operating system.

• Ability to work with facility equipment and processes.

• Demonstrated commitment to producing high-quality results and a focused attention to detail.

• Experience with formal Conduct of Operations for large-scale testing.

• Ability to work from engineering drawings, 3D models and written and verbal instructions.

• Demonstrated ability to build mechanical assemblies.

• Experience with high consequence safety and security operations.

• Experience maintaining and housekeeping large-scale test facilities.

• Active DOE Q-level security clearance.

About Our Team:

The Weapons Evaluation Test Laboratory (WETL) is a highly integrated team focused on executing the Integrated Stockpile Evaluation program by performing surveillance testing of weapons systems currently residing in the nation's active nuclear stockpile. The data collected from these activities is utilized by our customers to validate the functionality and increase the knowledge base of each of the individual weapon systems. This testing is conducted at the Pantex Plant located in Amarillo, Texas.

Posting Duration:

This posting will be open for application submissions for a minimum of seven (7) calendar days, including the 'posting date'. Sandia reserves the right to extend the posting date at any time.

Security Clearance:

Sandia is required by DOE to conduct a pre-employment drug test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, law enforcement records, and employment/education verifications. Applicants for employment need to be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship. If you hold more than one citizenship (i.e., of the U.S. and another country), your ability to obtain a security clearance may be impacted.

Applicants offered employment with Sandia are subject to a federal background investigation to meet the requirements for access to classified information or matter if the duties of the position require a DOE security clearance. Substance abuse or illegal drug use, falsification of information, criminal activity, serious misconduct or other indicators of untrustworthiness can cause a clearance to be denied or terminated by DOE, resulting in the inability to perform the duties assigned and subsequent termination of employment.

EEO:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status and any other protected class under state or federal law.

NNSA Requirements for MedPEDs:

If you have a Medical Portable Electronic Device (MedPED), such as a pacemaker, defibrillator, drug-releasing pump, hearing aids, or diagnostic equipment and other equipment for measuring, monitoring, and recording body functions such as heartbeat and brain waves, if employed by Sandia National Laboratories you may be required to comply with NNSA security requirements for MedPEDs.

If you have a MedPED and you are selected for an on-site interview at Sandia National Laboratories, there may be additional steps necessary to ensure compliance with NNSA security requirements prior to the interview date.

Job ID: 695456

Job Family: RD

Regular/Temporary Position: R

Full/Part-Time Status: F