Senior Electronics Technologist, Telemetry & RF Systems

Sandia National Laboratories; New Mexico; On-site; USD 71,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable housing

Minimal traffic congestion

Job summary

Sandia National Laboratories seeks a seasoned Electronics Technologist for telemetry and data systems at the Tonopah Test Range. You will maintain, troubleshoot, and integrate complex electronic systems critical to national defense and security programs.

The role requires hands-on experience with telemetry, RF fundamentals, and data capture, with a focus on reliability in demanding environments. Onsite at a remote Nevada site, with strong safety and collaboration expectations.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of verifiable experience in electronics, telemetry, or RF systems.
• Telemetry systems experience is preferred and valued.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair equipment down to component level.

Responsibilities

• Support the Tonopah Test Range flight test mission with instrumentation in test-ready status.
• Operate, maintain, upgrade, and troubleshoot electronic systems including telemetry and data capture devices.
• Analyze issues across a range of electrical and data systems and diagnose root causes.
• Develop procedures and calibration routines for equipment as needed.
• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team and communicate findings clearly in written and oral form.

Skills

Telemetry

RF fundamentals

Data capture

Electronics troubleshooting

System integration

Education

High School diploma or GED

Vocational-Technical certificate / Associate degree

Tools

RF testing equipment

Job description

Sandia National Laboratories seeks a seasoned Electronics Technologist for telemetry and data systems at the Tonopah Test Range. You will maintain, troubleshoot, and integrate complex electronic systems critical to national defense and security programs.

The role requires hands-on experience with telemetry, RF fundamentals, and data capture, with a focus on reliability in demanding environments. Onsite at a remote Nevada site, with strong safety and collaboration expectations.