Early Career Electromechanical Technologist, Z Machine Facility - Onsite

NCSL International; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 64,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandia National Laboratories is seeking a Research & Development Electromechanical Technologist to join the X-Ray Diagnostics & Experimental Systems team. This role involves fielding and calibrating x-ray detectors, assembling and testing diagnostic instruments, and detailing laboratory procedures for safe operation.

The position requires on-site work in a high-energy diagnostic environment, collaboration with engineers and scientists, and the ability to obtain a DoE Q clearance.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Field diagnostics in the Z Machine facility and fielding of diagnostics with a multidisciplinary team.
• Assemble, configure, modify, refurbish and repair diagnostic instruments in the lab.
• Use measurement equipment to collect, process and analyze experimental data.
• Develop and implement designs for diagnostic instruments and calibrate in the lab.

Skills

Experience in R&D environment

Team collaboration

Education

High School graduate or equivalent

Tools

LabVIEW

SolidWorks

CREO

Vacuum systems

High-speed digitizers

X-ray/Neutron diagnostics

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*

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 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.

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

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

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, SolidWorks, 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

About Our Team

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 stakeholders.

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.