Early Career Computer Aided Design & PCB Layout Technologist, Onsite

Sandia National Laboratories; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 64,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandia National Laboratories in Albuquerque, NM seeks a Computer Aided Design and Drafting Technologist to support state-of-the-art PCB layout for large, multi-disciplinary programs critical to national security. You will join a team in the design, development, test, and deployment of embedded computing solutions.

The role requires background in PCB layout, test, and debug, and the ability to work onsite with world-class experts across disciplines.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience with printed circuit board layout (PCB).
• Ability to obtain a DOE Q clearance.

Responsibilities

• Layout of custom, state-of-the-art PCBs.
• PCB test and debug.
• Collaborate with PCB designers, firmware, and software engineers to create embedded computing solutions.

Skills

PCB layout

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

CID Certification

CID+ Certification

CPCD Certification

Siemens PADS/Expedition

Job description

Location: Albuquerque, NM

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

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 a Computer Aided Design and Drafting Technologist to support state-of-the-art printed circuit board (PCB) layout for large multi-disciplinary programs critical to national security. The successful candidate will support a team in the design, development, test, and deployment of novel embedded computing solutions. The successful candidate will have a background in, and understanding of, printed circuit board layout, test, and debug.

You will work alongside world-class experts and use your skills in the following areas:

• Layout of custom, state-of-the-art PCBs


• PCB test and debug


• Team with PCB designers, firmware, and software engineers to create embedded computing solutions

Due to the nature of the work, the selected applicant will be required 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 with printed circuit board layout (PCB)


• Ability to obtain a DOE Q clearance

Qualifications We Desire

• Certified Interconnect Designer (CID) Certification


• Certified Interconnect Designer Advanced (CID+) Certification


• Certified Printed Circuit Designer (CPCD) certification


• Experience with Siemens layout tools (PADS and/or Expedition)


• Experience with high-layer-count stack-ups (18+ copper layers)


• Experience with PCB layout, testing, and debugging for applications involving state-of-the-art FPGAs, highspeed, and large memory


• Experience routing signals with high-speed data-rates (5+ gb/s)


• Experience routing modern memory topologies (DDR4/5)


• Experience with fine design features (3 mil trace & space)


• Active DOE Q clearance


• Ability to work independently and collaborate well in a multidisciplinary team of designers and test engineers.

About Our Team

Organization 5327, the Secure Embedded Systems department focuses on the development of secure and resilient computing solutions critical for national security.

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

Sandia is required by DOE 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 obtain and 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.