Senior Electromechanical Technologist – Neutron Generator Lab

NCSL International; Albuquerque, Northern (NM, KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 144,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandia National Laboratories in Albuquerque, NM, is seeking a technician to support neutron generator experiments. You’ll design, assemble, and test components, operate high-voltage testers, and collaborate across departments to advance research in safety and performance.

Candidates must have an associates degree or equivalent, be able to work onsite, and obtain a DOE Q-level clearance; experience with test equipment and LabVIEW/MATLAB/Python is a plus.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in mechanical, electrical/electronic technologies, engineering or 4 years of relevant experience.
• Willingness and ability to work with high-voltage equipment and radioactive materials and sources.
• Ability to maintain detailed logbooks, document work procedures, and record data via word processor and spreadsheet applications.
• 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 work surfaces.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-Level security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design, assemble, or repair experimental components to safely study and understand neutron generators.
• Test neutron generators on one of our high voltage testers. The tests usually include capturing neutron, x-ray, current, and voltage waveforms via oscilloscopes and LabVIEW control software.
• Modify circuits, repurpose HV components, and modify LabVIEW control variables to meet the stimulus needs for one-off tests.
• Perform and coordinate routine maintenance, calibration, and repair of the testers and associated equipment, which may include soldering, crane operation, and light power tools.
• Create security plans, pressure safety data packages, move requests for classified and radioactive material, and other documentation for equipment used for classified and unclassified work.

Skills

High voltage work

Documentation

Test equipment

Circuit assembly

Hand tools

Elevated work

DOE clearance

Education

Associates degree in mechanical, electrical/electronic technologies, engineering

Tools

LabVIEW

MATLAB

Python

Job description

Sandia National Laboratories in Albuquerque, NM, is seeking a technician to support neutron generator experiments. You’ll design, assemble, and test components, operate high-voltage testers, and collaborate across departments to advance research in safety and performance.

Candidates must have an associates degree or equivalent, be able to work onsite, and obtain a DOE Q-level clearance; experience with test equipment and LabVIEW/MATLAB/Python is a plus.