Senior Optical Systems Electromechanical Technologist

Sandia Corporation; Tonopah (NV); On-site; USD 71,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandia National Laboratories in Tonopah, NV seeks a Senior/Principal Electromechanical Technologist specializing in optical systems. This onsite role supports flight-test instrumentation, maintenance, calibration, and integration of precision tracking and servo systems.

You will troubleshoot disparate components, develop procedures, and document work while collaborating with Range management to ensure test readiness in a high‑tempo environment. Requires DOE clearance or the ability to obtain one.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Minimum of five years of verifiable experience in electronics and optical tracking systems.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q clearance.

Responsibilities

• Operate and troubleshoot precision optical tracking systems.
• Maintain instrumentation and data acquisition for flight-test support.
• Develop procedures and calibration methods for range operations.
• Work at Tonopah Test Range and coordinate with the Range Manager.

Skills

Electronics

Optical tracking

Servo systems

Data acquisition

Instrumentation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Remote operation systems

Fiber optic design

Job description

Sandia National Laboratories in Tonopah, NV seeks a Senior/Principal Electromechanical Technologist specializing in optical systems. This onsite role supports flight-test instrumentation, maintenance, calibration, and integration of precision tracking and servo systems.

You will troubleshoot disparate components, develop procedures, and document work while collaborating with Range management to ensure test readiness in a high‑tempo environment. Requires DOE clearance or the ability to obtain one.