Senior Electromechanical Technologist — Flight Test Lead

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

Job summary

Sandia National Laboratories, Organization 05475 Missile Systems, is seeking an Electromechanical Technologist to support flight test vehicle assembly and integration, payload experiment integration, and related test activities.

You will travel 10-25% to remote test facilities, perform testing and troubleshooting of mechanical, electrical, and optical systems, and ensure safety and compliance in a fast-paced, team-focused environment. Onsite work is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent plus 3 years of relevant experience.
• Experience with Test Equipment setup, operation and evaluation.
• Experience with Computer & Electronic Systems Operation, Evaluation, and test.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Support rocket motor, ordnance, and integrated missile systems design and flight test operations.
• Perform fabrication oversight and assembly/integration of flight hardware.
• Conduct testing and characterization of individual components and integrated flight systems.
• Conduct assembly and test operations supporting flight test vehicle development.
• Operate within a dynamic, team-focused environment, including multidisciplinary tasks.
• Travel to support program interactions, system integration activities, and flight testing at remote test facilities.
• Support execution of qualification testing, including scheduling, preparation, assembly, execution, and/or reporting.
• Maintain component testers, preferably both hardware and software.
• Maintain lab space, including small parts inventory, component inventory, and safety/compliance.
• Travel will be required 10%-25%.

Skills

Test equipment operation

Electrical systems

Python/Matlab

CAD: SolidWorks/Creo

Soldering IPC Class 3

Oscilloscope use

RF measurement

Troubleshooting

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Test equipment

SolidWorks or Creo

Oscilloscope

Spectrum analyzer

Multimeter

Python/Matlab

Job description

Sandia National Laboratories, Organization 05475 Missile Systems, is seeking an Electromechanical Technologist to support flight test vehicle assembly and integration, payload experiment integration, and related test activities.

You will travel 10-25% to remote test facilities, perform testing and troubleshooting of mechanical, electrical, and optical systems, and ensure safety and compliance in a fast-paced, team-focused environment. Onsite work is required.