Early Career Electromechanical Technologist, Z Machine Facility - Onsite

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We are seeking a Research & Development Electromechanical Technologist to work in the Sandia Pulsed Power Sciences Center as part of the Z Machine diagnostic's team. This team develops and fields groundbreaking scientific instrumentation to record and interpret x-ray and nuclear data for high energy density physics experiments in the world's largest radiation source. This position involves a diverse cross section of duties from instrument fielding for Z experiments to diagnostic design and development, diagnostic calibration in the laboratory as well as data collection and processing.

For this position there is a strong focus on fielding and calibration of x-ray detectors.

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

• Field diagnostics in the Z Machine facility, working with a multi-disciplinary team of Technologists, Engineers and Scientists in a fast-paced and fluid environment to accomplish daily instrument preparation, installation, testing and retrieval after experiment execution, this includes fielding of diagnostics while wearing Tyvek and Respirators in Z's vacuum chamber
• Assemble, configure, modify, refurbish and repair diagnostic instruments in the laboratory
• Use measurement equipment and software to collect, process and analyze experimental data
• Work with the engineering team to develop and implement new designs and modifications of diagnostic instrument
• Develop and Scan Film and Image Plate
• Create and maintain documentation for diagnostic operational procedures and/or laboratory work planning and safety
• Fielding of electronic equipment such as digitizers, high-voltage pulsers, and delay generators for x-ray detectors.
• Perform calibrations of equipment in the lab before deploying to Z.
• Work with a team to evaluate shot data to determine if a diagnostic was successful.
• Due to the nature of the work, the selected applicant must be able to work onsite.

$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

• High School graduate or equivalent
• Experience working on intricate assembly, alignments, or preparation of scientific equipment.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoE Q clearance

Qualifications We Desire

• Five years of experience in a testing or research and development environment
• Experience loading, assembling, and performing precise alignments on scientific equipment
• Experience working in a fast-paced dynamic work environment with flexible work hours
• Experience with LabVIEW, Solid Works, CREO, or other design software
• Experience in the design or operation of vacuum systems
• Experience in the use of high-speed digitizers and related equipment
• Experience working with x-ray or neutron diagnostics
• Demonstrated ability working in a team environment with engineers
• Experience with Microsoft Excel and Word

The X-Ray Diagnostics & Experimental Systems department develops and maintains state-of-the- world. The experimental sub-systems within the department consist of Gas Fill, Cryogenics, and Tritium. The department also develops and maintains multi-year strategies for diagnostics and experimental capabilities (primarily for Z), while working closely with internal and external…