Cleared Electromechanical Technologist - Measurement Sciences and Engineering, Onsite

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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://www.sandia.gov

* These benefits vary by job classification.

What Your Job Will Be Like:

We are seeking an Electromechanical Technologist to join our dynamic team. This team is responsible for a diverse set of deliverables that include supporting large and small-scale test setup and data collection activities at Sandia's world-class test facilities (outdoor and indoor), including the Aerial Cable Facility, the 10,000-foot Rocket Sled Track, Vibration & Mechanical Shock Labs, Drop Towers, Thermal Test Complex, High-Altitude Chamber, and others.

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

Participate in a range of projects using high speed video cameras, real time cameras, and other test and measurement equipment to collect data and document the results of tests conducted at Sandia National Laboratories and occasionally at off-site facilities.

Work on high quality and high innovation projects with many customers, both internal and external to Sandia.

Negotiate technical photometric options with the test engineer and/or customer.

Design photometric test configurations with measurement uncertainty considerations tailored to each test.

Support the development and application of advanced photometric capabilities.

Prepare pre-test and post-test documentation, perform data analysis and video editing.

Plan and perform a variety of duties in the electronic, mechanical, electromechanical, or optical areas.

Construct, troubleshoot, calibrate, adjust, test, and maintain equipment, components, devices, or systems.

T job has both laboratory and outdoor field test activities.

Occasional travel may be required.

Due to the nature of the work, the selected applicant 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:

High School Graduate

Experience with imaging, such as high-speed camera or infrared camera operations

Experience with photography, basic optics, lenses, and lighting design.

Experience with electronics and troubleshooting techniques

Outdoor data collection experience with multi-sensor high-speed camera and thermal imaging setups

Experience with optical measurement technologies such as Digital Image Correlation, thermography/radiometry, lens calibrations

Active DOE Q security clearance

Qualifications We Desire:

Associate degree in electronics, industrial video/photography, or related field or…