R&D Lab Support Technologist, NDE & Diagnostics

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements (9/80, 4/10

Relocation assistance

Generous vacation

Competitive 401k

Job summary

Sandia National Laboratories is seeking a highly motivated R&D Laboratory Support Technologist to join the Non-Destructive Environments and Diagnostics group. The role involves supporting NDE methods such as radiography, ultrasound, and eddy current, with hands-on field testing and laboratory work.

You will collaborate with engineers, install and maintain equipment, and help analyze data for national security applications.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in an applicable STEM discipline (four years of relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree)
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance
• Undergraduate degree in a related STEM discipline
• Experience with non-destructive testing methods such as radiography, ultrasound, or eddy current
• Experience with data acquisition system setup, operation, and maintenance
• Basic knowledge of structural dynamics and non-destructive evaluation techniques
• Experience with computer coding such as MATLAB and/or Python, as well as computer hardware maintenance and modification
• Commitment to operational safety, security, and quality

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineers to realize innovative ideas and designs, working together to accomplish project goals.
• Assist in conducting a wide variety of experiments using different NDE techniques, such as Ultrasonic, Eddy Current, Magnetic Particle, Penetrant.
• Support experiments using non-destructive techniques including radiography and computed tomography, with field testing.
• Install, operate, and maintain laboratory equipment including data acquisition systems under supervision.
• Develop, modify, repair lab equipment and troubleshoot malfunctions.
• Read and interpret drawings, specifications, tolerances, and acceptance criteria.
• Document results for customers and contribute to conference proceedings and papers.
• Conceive and implement new solutions to improve procedures

Skills

DOE clearance eligibility

Security clearance readiness

MATLAB

Python

Data acquisition systems

Education

Associate's degree in STEM

Undergraduate STEM degree

Tools

MATLAB

Python

Data acquisition hardware

Job description

Sandia National Laboratories is seeking a highly motivated R&D Laboratory Support Technologist to join the Non-Destructive Environments and Diagnostics group. The role involves supporting NDE methods such as radiography, ultrasound, and eddy current, with hands-on field testing and laboratory work.

You will collaborate with engineers, install and maintain equipment, and help analyze data for national security applications.