Cleared Early Career Electronics Technologist - W93 Firing Set & Surveillance, Onsite

Sandia National Laboratories; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 63,800 - 123,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous vacation

Competitive 401k

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

A leading research laboratory in Albuquerque seeks a motivated Electronics Technologist to support vital national security projects. In this role, you will work hands-on with electronic systems, conduct tests, and troubleshoot hardware components, ensuring reliability and safety for military applications. A strong focus on soldering skills, laboratory equipment experience, and an active DOE Q clearance are essential. Competitive salary range from $63,800 to $123,400 is offered, along with benefits like flexible work arrangements and career advancement opportunities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Experience with soldering and operating laboratory electrical equipment.
• Active DOE Q clearance or equivalent is required.

Responsibilities

• Support the fabrication and testing of electronic components.
• Perform soldering work according to standards.
• Troubleshoot and repair electronic systems.
• Conduct environmental testing of systems.

Skills

Soldering

Troubleshooting

Attention to detail

Ability to communicate technical information

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Oscilloscope

Power supply

Waveform generator

Job description

About Sandia

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 four 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

Are you passionate about your work and want to join a dynamic team that solves challenging problems for the nation's security? Do you thrive in a high‑performing team atmosphere? If so, you could be the highly motivated Electronics Technologist we are seeking.

The W93 Firing Set & Surveillance department (7623) has a broad portfolio covering the full Nuclear Deterrence lifecycle from surveillance to future programs. You will be part of a team of technologists operating in multiple electromechanical and high‑voltage laboratories supporting the design, development, testing, qualification, and surveillance of firing subsystems, and other high‑consequence ND components. These systems are used every day in U.S. Navy and U.S. Air Force nuclear weapons and other national security programs.

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

• Support the fabrication, population and testing of proto‑boards, breadboards, cables, adaptors, and printed circuit boards with high‑voltage components and small discreet electrical components
• Perform, test, and inspect soldering work in accordance with standards
• Troubleshoot electronic hardware and re‑work boards to correct defects in designs or replace faulty components
• Develop, build, modify, repair, and maintain a wide variety of electronic systems
• Perform disassembly operations on stockpile hardware
• Work from engineering drawings, schematics, and written or verbal instructions
• Operate equipment, conduct tests, and report data in a prescribed format
• Perform environmental testing of electronic and electromechanical systems

Due to the nature of the work, the selected applicant must be able to work onsite.

Salary Range

$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 diploma; or equivalent
• Experience soldering and operating laboratory electrical equipment such as power supplies, waveform generators, and oscilloscopes
• An active DOE Q clearance, or equivalent is required to start

Qualifications We Desire

• A degree in an applicable trade
• Demonstrated ability to solder electronics assemblies to IPC‑A‑610 class 3 standards
• Active IPC‑A‑610, IPC‑A‑620, IPC‑7711/7721, and/or J‑STD‑001 certifications
• Experience working with high‑voltage components or systems
• Ability to troubleshoot printed circuit assemblies and read schematics
• Experience working in Nuclear Deterrence and/or DoD weapons programs
• Demonstrated attention to detail
• Ability to clearly communicate both technical and non‑technical information.
• Ability to work on cross‑organizational/multidisciplinary teams
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask with competing priorities

About Our Team

The Firing & Embedded Systems group (7620) is a recognized leader in realizing safe, secure, and reliable products. We research, design, develop, and deliver highly reliable, trusted systems and high consequence hardware and software products to serve our National Security customers today, tomorrow, and always.

Posting Duration

This posting will be open for application submissions for a minimum of three (3) calendar days, including the 'posting date'. Sandia reserves the right to extend the posting date at any time.

Security Clearance

Position requires a Department of Energy (DOE) Q security clearance to start, or equivalent active security clearance with another U.S. government agency (e.g., DOD). Sandia is required by DOE directive to conduct a pre‑employment drug test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, law enforcement records, and employment/education verifications. Applicants for employment need to be able to maintain a DOE Q‑level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship. If you hold more than one citizenship (i.e., of the U.S. and another country), your ability to obtain a security clearance may be impacted.

Applicants offered employment with Sandia are subject to a federal background investigation to meet the requirements for access to classified information or matter if the duties of the position require a DOE security clearance. Substance abuse or illegal drug use, falsification of information, criminal activity, serious misconduct or other indicators of untrustworthiness can cause a clearance to be denied or terminated by DOE, resulting in the inability to perform the duties assigned and subsequent termination of employment.

Eeo

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status and any other protected class under state or federal law.

NNSA Requirements For MedPEDs

If you have a Medical Portable Electronic Device (MedPED), such as a pacemaker, defibrillator, drug‑releasing pump, hearing aids, or diagnostic equipment and other equipment for measuring, monitoring, and recording body functions such as heartbeat and brain waves, if employed by Sandia National Laboratories you may be required to comply with NNSA security requirements for MedPEDs.

If you have a MedPED and you are selected for an on‑site interview at Sandia National Laboratories, there may be additional steps necessary to ensure compliance with NNSA security requirements prior to the interview date.

Job ID: 697357

Job Family: RD

Regular/Temporary Position: R

Full/Part-Time Status: F