Senior Electromechanical Technologist — Onsite National Security

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

Job summary

Sandia National Laboratories in Albuquerque, NM seeks an Electromechanical Technologist to support Mechanical Shock Facility, Drop Tower/Water Impact Facility, and related explosive testing operations. The role involves building test assemblies, testing, calibration, and documentation in a secure environment.

Applicants must be able to work onsite and obtain a DOE Q clearance; a background in electrical or mechanical systems is essential. Travel for off-site testing may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma plus three years or more years of directly related experience, or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• Experience with activity-level work comprising of electrical or mechanical systems.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q clearance.

Responsibilities

• Support test activities for indoor and outdoor facilities.
• Build mechanical test assemblies for use in testing.
• Support the construction of electrical sub-assemblies or systems in support of testing.
• Support prototype design and builds.
• Support explosive builds for outdoor testing.
• Procure materials and supporting equipment used for testing operations.
• Troubleshoot, calibrate, adjust, certify equipment used for hazardous testing operations.
• Prepare or support the preparation of pre-test and post-test documentation.
• Manage various interactions with FMOC for facility inspections.
• Some travel required for off-site testing activities.

Skills

Electrical design

Electronic troubleshooting

Electro-mechanical systems

Field testing experience

Education

High school diploma + 3+ years related experience

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Data acquisition systems

Oscilloscopes

Diagnostics equipment

Electrical design tools

Job description

Sandia National Laboratories in Albuquerque, NM seeks an Electromechanical Technologist to support Mechanical Shock Facility, Drop Tower/Water Impact Facility, and related explosive testing operations. The role involves building test assemblies, testing, calibration, and documentation in a secure environment.

Applicants must be able to work onsite and obtain a DOE Q clearance; a background in electrical or mechanical systems is essential. Travel for off-site testing may be required.