R&D Laboratory Support Technologist - Pressure Technologist, Onsite

R&D Support Laboratory Support Technologist - Pressure Technologist, Onsite

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:

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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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What Your Job Will Be Like:

We are seeking an R&D Laboratory Support Technologist to join our team. As a Pressure Technologist at the Primary Standards Laboratory, you will play a crucial role in supporting Sandia in its global security missions. The PSL is an ISO 17025 accredited laboratory providing metrology support to the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA). This individual will be responsible for the calibration and certification of measurement/test equipment for NNSA standards laboratories and Sandia line organizations.

This position requires problem solving skills and a high technical capability related to calibration/measurement systems equipment, methods, and procedures. This position also involves generating certificates/reports, developing/maintaining procedures, and working with the project leader to make improvements.

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

Support the daily operations of the Pressure and Vacuum Project within the Primary Standards Lab.

Apply knowledge, experience, and technical proficiency in measurement science with related systems, equipment, methods, and procedures.

Team with other PSL engineers/technologists to tackle measurement and quality issues.

Support research in metrology for development of new measurement technologies and procedures.

Operate, maintain, solve precision electro‑mechanical calibration systems, process measurement data, perform error analysis, and generate certificates/reports.

Assemble/modify pressure manifolds and document compliance to SNL Pressure Safety requirements.

Conduct/support research and development of new measurement technologies.

Improve performance/quality metrics for measurement system capabilities and identify ways to optimise calibration workflows.

Travel on a limited basis to support NNSA technical surveillances and related activities.

Due to the nature of the work, candidates must be able to work full‑time 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 years or more of directly related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience with:

Demonstrated ability to assemble, disassemble and trouble‑shoot electro‑mechanical or pressure/vacuum systems.

Ability to acquire and maintain DOE Q Clearance.

Qualifications We Desire:

Associates degree from an ABET accredited program in engineering technology, or a Bachelor's degree in other STEM field with coursework in engineering/engineering technology.

Experience with high‑precision scientific measurements including primary/secondary standards and calibration systems for pressure/vacuum.

Experience with collection, manipulation and/or troubleshooting of electronic signalling from test equipment such as multimeters, signal conditioners, oscilloscopes, power supplies, etc.

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