Cleared Member​/Senior General Technologist - Systems Hardware Support, Onsite

Cleared Member/Senior General Technologist - Systems Hardware Support, Onsite

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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 are seeking a highly motivated General Technologist to join and support our Systems Hardware Management team. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills and contribute to the critical mission of modernizing the Nation’s strategic weapon systems. You will work alongside experienced professionals in a collaborative environment, gaining hands‑on experience with cutting‑edge tools and processes that support national security.

Utilize a custom hardware asset management database to support the lifecycle accountability and tracking of critical hardware supporting nuclear weapon modernization programs.

Assist with inventories and component transfers used to verify and maintain hardware accountability.

Apply meticulous attention to detail when inspecting, accounting for, and kitting hardware used in assembly and test operations.

Assist in packaging critical system hardware or completed test units for shipping and initiate shipping documents for on/off‑site movement of hardware.

Safely handle hazardous parts and materials, including explosive and radiological components, following all safety protocols.

Collaborate with test, qualification, component, and systems engineers to ensure hardware pedigrees are properly planned, received, kitted, and assembled into complex weapon systems to support critical test objectives.

Conduct pre‑ and post‑assembly quality control inspections of parts and hardware, perform basic analysis to identify non‑conforming parts, and document and report results.

Develop and maintain strong partnerships with staff within Sandia, Los Alamos, PANTEX, Lawrence Livermore,

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

$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.

Associate's degree in a relevant field, such as Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Computer/IT, or Electromechanical Technology or equivalent (4 years' relevant experience)

Active DOE Q clearance or equivalent with the ability to obtain and maintain a SIGMA
15 which may require random polygraphs.

Experience using database or inventory control systems (or similar tools) to input data, perform analysis, and generate reports supporting the management of critical components and hardware.

Experience using database or inventory control systems (or similar tools) to input data, perform analysis, and generate reports supporting the management of critical components and hardware.

Prior experience in nuclear weapon or satellite hardware assembly, testing, or related roles.

Demonstrated experience planning activity-level work and knowledge of Sandia’s Work Planning & Control (WP&C) processes and engineered safety principles.

Knowledge and experience in the safe…