Cleared RD Laboratory Support Technologist - Power Source Production, Onsite
Farmington, San Juan County, New Mexico, 87499, USA
Listed on 2026-08-28
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Engineering
Manufacturing Engineer, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Design & Technologists, Quality Engineering
Cleared RD Laboratory Support Technologist - Power Source Production, 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:
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 an R&D Laboratory Support Technologist to join the Power Source Production and Test team. The selected candidate will be part of a product development team with an emphasis on manufacturability. The selected candidate will be expected to work hands-on in a laboratory environment. In addition, the technologist will be encouraged to work closely with the broader production realization team (PRT) and subject to ensure a thorough technical understanding of development and provide engineering support to successfully develop and ultimately qualify new equipment and processes as needed.
The work environment will be located in several Power Sources Technology Group (PSTG) laboratories.
Any given day you may be called on to:
Effectively communicate with engineers and other team members
Operating equipment such as microscopes, machining (grinder or saws)
Develop, build and maintain a variety of instruments, hardware and processes
Perform calibrations, adjustments, modifications, replacements and conduct or coordinate repairs
Work in a laboratory setting monitoring experiments and making and recording observations in support of the development and testing of power sources
Support documentation efforts, including preparing data and information for scientific and engineering reports and publications
Work both independently and as a member of a team
Due to the nature of the work, the selected applicant 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:
Associate's degree in a related science, engineering, or technology field; or equivalent experience
Experience working in a laboratory environment
An active DOE Q clearance, or equivalent is required to start
Qualifications We Desire:
Experience working in a production environment
Experience working with materials such as bismuth telluride
Experience with lab operations such as lapping and polishing
Ability to take general direction and implement technical activities without detailed guidance or supervision
Ability to work in a team environment with staff, technologists, support personnel, and vendors
About Our Team:
The Power Source Production Department has two major tasks. The first is the production of power sources components for the Sandia Production program. These components must meet stringent quality control requirements as well as rigorous test requirements in order to be shipped for use on Defense Programs (DP). Our second task includes the design, development, assembly, maintenance, and use of various testers for the Power Source Technology Group's components and other products.
This position would directly support our second task.
Posting Duration:
This posting will be open for application submissions for a minimum of three (3) calendar days, including the…
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