Senior Electromechanical Engineer – Neutron Generator Lab

Sandia National Laboratories; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 75,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Relocation assistance

Generous vacation and benefits

Competitive 401(k)

Job summary

Sandia National Laboratories in Albuquerque seeks a skilled technician to enable neutron generator experiments. You will operate pulsed high‑voltage testers to measure neutron, x‑ray, current, and voltage waveforms, collaborating with technologists to push generator capabilities in a secure lab.

The role requires maintaining ES&H compliance, detailed logs, and coordinating with facilities, procurement, and other labs. Onsite work is essential; DOE Q‑level eligibility is expected.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in mechanical, electrical/electronic technologies, engineering, or 4 years of relevant experience.
• Willingness to work with high-voltage equipment and radioactive materials and sources.
• Maintain detailed logbooks, document procedures, and record data.
• Experience using general test and measurement equipment (oscilloscopes, DVM, DMM, function generators, power supplies).
• Experience assembling, testing, and troubleshooting electronic circuitry.
• Experience with basic hand and power tools.
• Ability to work on elevated surfaces.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-Level security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design, assemble, or repair experimental components to safely study neutron generators.
• Test neutron generators on high voltage testers; capture neutron and x-ray waveforms.
• Modify circuits and LabVIEW variables to meet test needs.
• Perform routine maintenance, calibration, and repair of testers and equipment.
• Create security plans and documentation for equipment used in classified and unclassified work.

Skills

High-voltage work

Detail-oriented logging

Laboratory safety and ES&H

Operating test equipment

LabVIEW / MATLAB / Python

Soldering / fabrication basics

Electrical testing experience

Security clearance readiness

Education

Associate degree or 4 years related experience

Tools

Oscilloscopes

DVM/DMM

Function generators

Power supplies

LabVIEW

MATLAB

Python

Altium Designer / PCB tools

SolidWorks / Creo

Job description

Sandia National Laboratories in Albuquerque seeks a skilled technician to enable neutron generator experiments. You will operate pulsed high‑voltage testers to measure neutron, x‑ray, current, and voltage waveforms, collaborating with technologists to push generator capabilities in a secure lab.

The role requires maintaining ES&H compliance, detailed logs, and coordinating with facilities, procurement, and other labs. Onsite work is essential; DOE Q‑level eligibility is expected.