Cleared R&D Engineering Support Technologist - Weapon Modernization Hardware & Assembly Laboratory Operations, 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:

We are seeking highly qualified Engineering Support Technologists to join the Weapon Modernization Hardware and Assembly Laboratories (WMHALO, Org. 2331) Quality team. As a member of the WMHAlO Quality team, you will play a key role in supporting assembly and disassembly processes to ensure all builds meet specifications and are thoroughly documented for quality assurance (QA).

On any given day, you may be asked to:

+  Lead and/or support QA aspects of work planning to identify and control hazards (electrical, mechanical, thermal, chemical, radiological, explosive, etc.), ensuring work is executed with a safe-by-design approach.

+  Perform critical QA activities in support of modernization programs including B61-12, B61-13, B61-14/15, W80-4, W87-1, W80-5, and W93-0.

+  Conduct detailed verifications to confirm consistency between published hardware needs, drawings, and received hardware prior to assembly hand-off.

+  Participate in readiness reviews for critical hardware, assembly, and disassembly activities related to developmental and qualification testing.

+  Identify and document hardware nonconformances and problem reports to correct issues and inform component and system design improvements.

+  Engage in detailed assembly and disassembly operations of new weapons designs within a best-in-class laboratory environment.

+  Collaborate closely with hardware and assembly teams to ensure the readiness and quality of all lab operations.

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

Salary Range:

$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.

Qualifications We Require:

+  Three (3) or more years of directly related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience  

+  Demonstrated quality control and/or quality assurance experience in an R&D or manufacturing environment.

+  Active US DOE Q-level security clearance with ability to obtain and maintain a SIGMA
15 which includes random polygraphs.

Qualifications We Desire:

+  Bachelor
¿ s degree in a relevant STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math).  

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

+  Formal training related to quality engineering, mistake proofing, and/or human factors.  

+  Ability to read, comprehend, apply, and accurately maintain assembly records, including WP&C documentation, assembly/disassembly procedures, drawings, and technical work documents.  

+  Experience working with classified information, hardware, and accountable materials.  

+  Knowledge, skills, and experience related to the safe handling, inspection, and assembly/disassembly of explosive, radiological, and other hazardous components.  

+  Experience handling ESD-sensitive electronic components and knowledge of ESD controls and mitigations.  

+  Demonstrated experience maintaining lab facilities and systems by tracking and conducting daily and periodic checks and preventive maintenance of critical systems such as overhead cranes, forklifts, tools, ESD floors, ventilation systems, facility grounding, and lightning warning and protection systems.  

+  Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing, and ability to team effectively with other technologists, engineers, scientists Proven success in positions requiring concentration and attention to detail.  

+  Experience using MS Office Suite, SharePoint, PDMLink, and PRIME.  

+  Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification or higher.  

+  Demonstrated success working independently as well as part of a team.  

+  Desire to work in a supportive team environment.

About Our Team:

Department 2331 is a dynamic team which…