Cleared Senior​/Principal Electromechanical Technologist - Component Test Systems & Analysis, Onsite

Location:

Albuquerque, NM

Contract:

Full-Time, Regular

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• 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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We are seeking an experienced electromechanical technologist to join the Component Test Systems & Analysis team, Department 7648, that designs, builds, and fields unique hardware and software test systems in support of the sustainment of the Nuclear Security Enterprise. The automated test systems provide engineering information to our customers to support real‑time or time‑critical decision making. Technologists have the responsibility to fabricate, assemble, integrate, test, troubleshoot, qualify, and field these electronic test systems.

Duties also include operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting the functional performance of these systems in lab and field environments. You will be working in a multidisciplinary team environment, delivering and integrating your specific sub‑system in a timely manner toward a larger system and providing supporting documentation. Some travel and overtime may be required to support the integration and fielding activities.

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

• Assemble and test development hardware and automated test systems
• Assist test set up and pre‑test walkthroughs while working directly with the 764x team as well as customers outside of 764x
• Collaborate with design engineers, systems engineers and other domains in the design of equipment, printed circuit boards, cables, and software for controlling test equipment
• Analyze test data and recommend modifications to components, test system design, or test procedures
• Lead laboratory equipment repair and calibration
• Create and maintain environmental, safety, and health related documentation while maintaining a safe working environment
• Other lab and tester work as required

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

• High school diploma plus 3 or more years of relevant experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• An active DOE Q clearance, or equivalent is required to start

• J-STD-001, IPC-610, IPC-620, and IPC-7711 certification
• Bachelors Degree in electrical engineering technology, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering or related technical discipline
• Experience in electronics test equipment, rack mounted instruments and test systems
• Experience in benchtop testing and troubleshooting of…