Senior​/Principal Electromechanical Technologist - Impact Test Operations, 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 the support of Mechanical Shock Facility, Drop Tower/Water Impact Facility and Mobile Gun Facility along with the Arming & Firing Team that supports explosive operations for 1530 testing facilities. The successful candidate must enjoy working in a dynamic environment on programs of critical national security importance which will challenge and develop the candidate's technical and communication skills.

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

Build mechanical test assemblies for use in testing

Support the construction of electrical sub-assemblies or systems in support of testing.

Support prototype design and builds

Procure materials and supporting equipment used for testing operations

Troubleshoot, calibrate, adjust, certify equipment used for hazardous testing operations.

Prepare or support the preparation of pre-test and post-test documentation

Manage various interactions with FMOC for facility inspections

Some travel required for off-site testing activities

Due to the nature of the 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:

High school diploma plus three years or more years of directly related experience, or equivalent combination of education and related experience

Experience with activity-level work comprising of electrical or mechanical systems.

Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q clearance

Qualifications We Desire:

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field

Experience with electrical design

Experience with electronic troubleshooting in a lab or field test

Experience with electro-mechanical systems

Experience with data acquisition systems, oscilloscopes, or other diagnostics equipment

Experience with cable and basic electrical/electronic assemblies' fabrication

Proficiency or certifications in soldering techniques

Experience in maintaining laboratory facilities, hardware, and documentation, including calibration of controlled equipment.

Experience with energetic firing sets

Experience with cable management with respect to robustness and survivability

Experience in field testing to include electrical,…