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

Sandia National Laboratories; New Mexico; On-site; USD 74,700 - 144,400; Full time

Job summary

Sandia National Laboratories in New Mexico is seeking a Cleared Senior/Principal Electromechanical Technologist to support Explosives Component Manufacturing onsite. The role involves hands-on manufacturing, welding, and process development in a high‑security environment with a DOE Q clearance requirement.

You will contribute to yield improvement, corrective actions, and qualification of new equipment, while coordinating with cross‑functional teams.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent in STEM field.
• Active DOE Q clearance to start.
• Hands-on experience in welding and explosive production processes.

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.

Skills

Resistance welding

Laser welding

Soldering

Powder pressing

Explosive technologies

Strong communication

Education

Associate degree in STEM

Active DOE Q clearance

Job description

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

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:

• 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
• 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.