Cleared Senior​/Principal Electromechanical Technologist - Light Initiated Explosives; LIHE), Onsite

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We are seeking an Electromechanical Technologist to work with a team of other technologists and engineers to support the daily operations and projects within the Light Initiated High Explosives (LIHE) facility.

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

• Support research for the development of environmental testing using Light Initiated High Explosives
• Design, integrate and implement equipment and process solutions to overcome technical problems as part of the LiHE Team
• Contribute to critical thinking in novel test setups, realizing the setup, as well as enabling safe operations for this unique testing
• Work both individually and with a coordinated team on projects
• Team with Principal Investigators and other staff and technologists to set-up and perform standardized and non-standardized testing, diagnostic application, data acquisition, and reporting of results
• Operate in a very meticulous, detailed environment, worker health and safety, and safeguards and security
• Demonstrate time management and excellent communication skills

Due to the nature of work, successful candidate 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.

• Associate's degree in a STEM or related field plus 3 years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience in one or more of the following:
  • Hand tools and mechanical equipment
  • A laboratory environment
• An active DOE Q clearance, or equivalent is required to start

• Experience performing hazardous operations including explosive and hazardous chemicals
• Experience designing, installing, and maintaining mechanical systems
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills
• Experience documenting work including laboratory notes and data
• Experience with computer aided design and drafting (CADD) software such as Solid Works
• Demonstrated experience interfacing with support staff such as facilities personnel
• Experience working on engineering design, qualification, production, or related modeling/simulation projects
• Basic programming experience such as LabVIEW or MATLAB
• Ability to collaborate in diverse team environments, engineers, and technologist, to address test facility needs
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams

Department 07456 conducts validation and surveillance large-scale explosives testing within Sandia's remote technical areas in support of Nuclear Weapons (NW) and Work for Others (WFOs) programs. It supports other Explosive Technology Group (ETG) operations through fabrication of explosive and non-explosive weapons parts/components. In addition, the department has a cross-cutting role within the ETG for explosives handling, shipping, receiving, inventory and machining and for all facility upgrades and maintenance.

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