Senior​/Principal Aerospace Electromechanical Technologist, Onsite

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• 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*

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We seek Electromechanical Technologists to aid our teams in the design, realization, and operation of electronic, avionic, and computer systems in support of missile and rocket programs with the Strike Systems group of the Integrated Military Systems Center.

Our work involves laboratory testing of hypersonic systems navigation, guidance, and control implementations in Hardware‑in‑the‑Loop testers and field testing of advanced navigation warfare and flight control systems technologies. Our teams routinely travel to launch sites such as Sandia's Kauai Test Facility, NASA Wallops Flight Facility, and Cape Canaveral Space Force Station to support fielding operations in addition to other field test locations.

The successful candidate will contribute to high‑performing teams developing flight and ground systems through engagement across technical readiness levels (e.g., TRL 2‑9) and through a wide range of technical rigor (e.g., prototype to weapons systems delivery).

• Support execution of qualification testing, including scheduling, preparation, assembly, execution, and/or reporting.
• Maintain component testers, preferably both hardware and software.
• Maintain lab space, including small parts inventory, component inventory, and safety/compliance.
• Support field testing, both on and off site, including ground and air test events, as well as overnight test events.
• Procure hardware as needed/directed.
• Design and fabricate custom test fixtures.
• Create and interpret equipment usage procedures and connection diagrams.
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot optical, RF, and electrical systems in laboratory and field environments.
• Participate in mission planning, logistics coordination, and field site preparation.
• Conduct hands‑on, time‑sensitive work in a self‑directed manner.
• Support field and RF test planning activities, including coordination of necessary equipment and test articles, coordination of resources to attend and manage tests, writing of test plans and test after‑action reports.

Due to the nature of the work, the selected applicant must be able to work onsite.

$74,700 - $144,400

* 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.

• High school diploma plus three or more years of directly related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to acquire and maintain a DOE Q security clearance.

• A relevant associate's or bachelor's degree.
• Active US government security clearance.
• Electrical or mechanical engineering with hands‑on experience.
• Fabrication of custom cables.
• Soldering (Desired: IPC Class 3 qualified).
• Mechanical CAD capable in Solid Works or Creo.
• Python/MATLAB competency to support data logging, analysis activities, and visualization of technical results.
• Electrical and RF measurement equipment (e.g., oscilloscope, spectrum analyzer, multi‑meter).
• Experience with hand and power tool use.
• Works effectively either…