Senior Electromechanical Technologist - Lab Innovator

Sandia National Laboratories; New Mexico; On-site; USD 75,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable housing

Minimal traffic congestion

Job summary

Sandia National Laboratories is seeking a Senior/Principal Electromechanical Technologist for the Applied Science and Technology Maturation department. The role focuses on enabling neutron generator experiments, performing high‑voltage tests and waveform measurements, and ensuring safe operation within Vault Type Rooms.

Onsite presence is required. The candidate should have an associate degree in mechanical or electrical technologies or 4+ years of relevant experience, with comfort in

Qualifications

• Associates degree in mechanical, electrical/electronic technologies or 4 years of relevant experience.
• Willingness and ability to work with high‑voltage equipment and radioactive materials.
• Ability to maintain detailed logbooks and document data via word processing and spreadsheets.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Design, assemble, or repair experimental components to study neutron generators.
• Test neutron generators using high voltage testers and capture waveforms with oscilloscopes and LabVIEW.
• Modify circuits and LabVIEW variables to meet test stimulus needs.
• Perform routine maintenance, calibration, and repair of testers and equipment.
• Create security plans and safety documentation for equipment used in classified work.

Skills

High voltage safety

Documentation

Lab safety awareness

Education

Assoc. degree in mechanical or electrical technologies

4 years relevant experience

Tools

Oscilloscopes

DVM/DMM

Function generators

Power supplies

LabVIEW

Job description

Sandia National Laboratories is seeking a Senior/Principal Electromechanical Technologist for the Applied Science and Technology Maturation department. The role focuses on enabling neutron generator experiments, performing high‑voltage tests and waveform measurements, and ensuring safe operation within Vault Type Rooms.

Onsite presence is required. The candidate should have an associate degree in mechanical or electrical technologies or 4+ years of relevant experience, with comfort in