Early Career - Electromechanical Technologist, 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://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..gov

* These benefits vary by job classification.

What Your Job Will Be Like

Are you passionate about your work and dream of exploring innovative solutions? We develop advanced technologies to ensure global peace. Join us in our critical mission to ensure the safety, security, and reliability of our nation's nuclear deterrents!

We are seeking a mid-career Electro-Mechanical Technologists position on the Responsive Nuclear Deterrence (ND) Architectures team, which is an Advanced and Exploratory Systems organization with staff at both NM and CA. This specific position is for New Mexico. When you join our team, you will be part of a diverse, collaborative group that values individual contributions and encourages a culture of respect for all.

The work is challenging, dynamic and it will require high accuracy. This career path offers opportunities to participate in a team that solves significant issues for our nation's security.

On any given day, depending on your specialization and interests, your responsibilities may include a few or all the following tasks:

* Assemble, modify, inspect, troubleshoot, or repair/rework PCBs, cables, and other electrical equipment

* Perform soldering work for assembly and repairs

* Assist senior members of the workforce to assemble systems to meet project schedules and test schedules

* Provide support for field activities such as testing support at environmental test facilities

* Perform quality inspection using standard equipment such as multimeters, microscopes, etc. and specialized test equipment you
¿ ll learn on the job.

* Assist in a multitude of tasks involved with electronics lab management (i.e., parts inventory)

* On the job training is available, as needed

Due to the nature of work, successful candidate must be able to work onsite.

Salary Range

$63,800 - $123,400

* 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 or more years of directly relevant experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience

* Ability to acquire and maintain a U.S. DOE Q security clearance

* Ability to travel within US up to 25% to support functional electrical testing and program needs.

Qualifications We Desire

* Associate
¿ s degree in an engineering/electrical field of study

* Intermediate to Advanced solder and rework skills (i.e., familiarity and competency with a soldering iron)

* Experience with inventory and documentation management.

* Quality inspection of cables and PCB boards (i.e., electrical continuity checks and isolation checks, voltage probing, white wiring, and inspection with microscope)

* Fabrication and assembly of test fixtures and enclosures (3D printed or machined)

* Great interpersonal skills (i.e., good at teaming and communicating with others)

* Experience working with classified and hazardous materials/hardware

About Our Team

As part of the Nuclear Deterrence (ND) Futures Office, the Responsive ND Architectures Department is…