Member/Senior R&D Cryogenics Electromechanical Technologist, Onsite

Sandia National Laboratories; New Mexico; On-site; USD 64,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Affordable housing

Job summary

Sandia National Laboratories seeks a Member/Senior R&D Cryogenics Electromechanical Technologist to join the Z Machine cryogenic team onsite in New Mexico. You will field cryogenic and gas fill capabilities, assemble and repair complex mechanical systems, and help develop new cryogenic solutions for high-energy density experiments.

The role requires hands-on assembly and diagnostics, experience with cryogenic/vacuum systems, and the ability to work onsite with relocation provided for qualifying

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalency.
• Experience assembling, maintaining, troubleshooting and repairing mechanical systems.
• Experience with cryogenic and vacuum systems.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoE Q clearance.
• Willingness to work onsite with relocation if needed.

Responsibilities

• Field cryogenic and gas fill capabilities in the Z Machine facility with a multi-disciplinary team.
• Assemble, configure, modify, refurbish and repair systems in the lab space and on the Z Machine.
• Collect, process and analyze experimental data using measurement equipment and software.
• Develop and implement new designs and modifications of cryogenic and gas fill systems.
• Maintain documentation for system procedures and safety; support lab testing of hardware.

Education

High School diploma

Tools

LabVIEW

Excel

Word

Teams

Job description

Member/Senior R&D Cryogenics Electromechanical Technologist, 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:

The ICF Development and Experiments group is seeking a Research & Development Electromechanical Technologist to work in the Sandia Pulsed Power Sciences Center as member of the Z Machine gas fill and cryogenic team.

The ICF Development and Experiments group leads the development and fielding of cryogenic and gas systems on the Z machine, the world's largest pulsed power generator. This facility conducts cutting edge research for the Department of Energy covering a range of topics relevant for Stockpile Stewardship. In this position you will be part of an experienced cryogenic/gas fill team responsible for a diverse cross section of duties from fielding and installing cryogenic and gas fill systems in the vacuum chamber of Z and to leading and planning research and development of new capabilities. There is a strong focus on implementing technology in novel ways to push the boundaries of science, with an emphasis on data quality and scientific understanding.

On any given day, you may be called to:

Field cryogenic and gas fill capabilities 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 system preparation, installation, testing and operations; this includes wearing Tyvek and Respirators in Z's vacuum chamber

Assemble, configure, modify, refurbish and repair systems in the laboratory test space and on the Z Machine

Use measurement equipment and software to collect, process and analyze experimental data

Work with the engineering and cryogenic/gas fill team to develop and implement new designs and modifications of cryogenic and gas fill systems.

Support lab testing of cryogenic and gas fill hardware for the Z Machine Maintain documentation for system operational procedures and/or laboratory work planning and safety

Due to the nature of the work, the selected applicant will be required to work onsite. Relocation will be provided for those that qualify.

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 required or equivalency

Hands-on technical proficiency with an aptitude for assembly, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of mechanical systems

Experience safely working with pressurized systems, including vacuum systems

Ability to assemble, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair low voltage (12-24VDC) and control systems

Ability to assemble, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair complex mechanical systems

Ability to support a flexible work schedule

Ability to obtain and maintain a DoE Q clearance

Qualifications We Desire:

DoE Q clearance to start

Experience working safely with cryogenic systems.

Experience reading schematics for building cabling and parts assembly

Experience developing and executing test plans.

Experience developing activity level work procedure

Experience loading, assembling, and performing precise alignments on scientific equipment

Experience working in a fast-paced dynamic work environment with flexible work hours

Demonstrated ability working in a team environment with engineers

Experience using LabVIEW, Microsoft Excel, Word and Teams software

About Our Team:

Department 1648 designs and performs High Energy Density Science Experiments on HED facilities. The majority of experiments are conducted at the Z facility. The department is accountable for experimental work in Pulsed Power fusion and application of novel target designs to achieve higher energy densities in pulsed power experiments. Higher energy densities enable new applications to Stockpile Stewardship with Pulsed Power and 1648 is responsible for fully taking advantage of this new opportunity.

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.

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