Cleared Senior/Principal Electromechanical Technologist - Explosives Component Manufacturing, Onsite

Sandia National Laboratories; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 75,000 - 144,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandia National Laboratories in Albuquerque is seeking an Electromechanical Technologist for the Explosive Component Operations Science and Technology department. The role focuses on process and equipment optimization and assembly of energetic components in a production environment on site.

Responsibilities include performing welding, cleaning, powder pressing, and exploratory work, plus diagnostics for nonconformances and continuous improvement efforts.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in a STEM-related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Active DOE Q Clearance, or equivalent is required to start

Responsibilities

• Execute internal manufacturing activities including MQ deliverables and experimental work
• Perform resistance welding, laser welding, cleaning, explosive powder pressing, explosive handling, soldering and other hands-on operations
• Support or implement corrective or preventive actions
• Be involved with new process/equipment development and qualification
• Perform initial diagnostics on nonconformances, monitor area health, identify ways to increase yields and mistake proof processes
• Seek out and pursue opportunities for continuous improvement
• Implement new manufacturing technologies or equipment

Education

Associate’s degree in STEM

Equivalent combination of education and experience

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 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*

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 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 in the Explosive Component Manufacturing Science and Technology department for process and equipment optimization, and assembly of components.

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

• Execute internal manufacturing activities including MQ deliverables and experimental work
• Perform resistance welding, laser welding, cleaning, explosive powder pressing, explosive handling, soldering and other hands‑on operations
• Support or implement corrective or preventive actions
• Be involved with new process/equipment development and qualification
• Perform initial diagnostics on nonconformances, monitor area health, identify ways to increase yields and mistake proof processes
• Seek out and pursue opportunities for continuous improvement
• Implement new manufacturing technologies or equipment

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

• Associate¿s degree in a STEM‑related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• An active DOE Q Clearance, or equivalent is required to start

Qualifications We Desire

• Experience in a production environment applying rigorous processes
• Hands‑on experience in methods such as resistance welding, laser welding, leak checking, soldering, and powder pressing
• Experience in laboratory operations conducting hands‑on operations
• Experience working in a flexible, team environment
• Experience with hazardous operations
• Background or experience in working with explosive technologies and engineering applications
• Experience developing manufacturing processes
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

About Our Team

The Explosive Component Operations Science and Technology department (7457) produces energetic components that support deliverables for Sandia's nuclear deterrence mission. We also provide mission‑enabling support to all of 7450, while innovating energetic component processes and production capabilities for the organization. We are responsible for production planning, product pre‑acceptance, and component manufacturing. We oversee the construction and operations of the Energetics Manufacturing Science and Technology (EMSAT) facility.

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.