Senior/Principal Electromechanical Technologist, Missile Systems, Onsite

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

Job summary

Sandia National Laboratories, Organization 05475 Missile Systems, is seeking an Electromechanical Technologist to support flight test vehicle assembly and integration, payload experiment integration, and related test activities.

You will travel 10-25% to remote test facilities, perform testing and troubleshooting of mechanical, electrical, and optical systems, and ensure safety and compliance in a fast-paced, team-focused environment. Onsite work is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent plus 3 years of relevant experience.
• Experience with Test Equipment setup, operation and evaluation.
• Experience with Computer & Electronic Systems Operation, Evaluation, and test.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Support rocket motor, ordnance, and integrated missile systems design and flight test operations.
• Perform fabrication oversight and assembly/integration of flight hardware.
• Conduct testing and characterization of individual components and integrated flight systems.
• Conduct assembly and test operations supporting flight test vehicle development.
• Operate within a dynamic, team-focused environment, including multidisciplinary tasks.
• Travel to support program interactions, system integration activities, and flight testing at remote test facilities.
• Support execution of qualification testing, including scheduling, preparation, assembly, execution, and/or reporting.
• Maintain component testers, preferably both hardware and software.
• Maintain lab space, including small parts inventory, component inventory, and safety/compliance.
• Travel will be required 10%-25%.

Skills

Test equipment operation

Electrical systems

Python/Matlab

CAD: SolidWorks/Creo

Soldering IPC Class 3

Oscilloscope use

RF measurement

Troubleshooting

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Test equipment

SolidWorks or Creo

Oscilloscope

Spectrum analyzer

Multimeter

Python/Matlab

Job description

About Sandia

Sandia National Laboratories is the nation's premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation, with teams of specialists focused on cutting‑edge work in a broad array of areas.

Some of the main reasons we love our jobs:

• Challenging work with amazing impact that contributes to security, peace, and freedom worldwide
• Extraordinary co‑workers
• Some of the best tools, equipment, and research facilities in the world
• Career advancement and enrichment opportunities
• Flexible work arrangements for many positions include 9/80 (work 80 hours every two weeks, with every other Friday off) and 4/10 (work 4 ten‑hour days each week) compressed workweeks, part‑time work, and telecommuting (a mix of onsite work and working from home)
• Generous vacation, strong medical and other benefits, competitive 401k, learning opportunities, relocation assistance and amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance*

World-changing technologies. Life-changing careers.

Learn more about Sandia at: http://www.sandia.gov

*These benefits vary by job classification.

What Your Job Will Be Like

Organization 05475, Missile Systems, is seeking a Electromechanical Technologist in support of Missile and Strike Systems Research and Development Activities related to Missile Systems. The selected candidate will conduct flight test vehicle assembly and integration, payload experiment integration, component and integrated testing, and other test activities related to flight test. They will also support fielding and flight test operations directly providing vehicles servicing a wide array of complex and cutting‑edge experiments and technologies.

On any given day, you may be called on to:

• Support rocket motor, ordnance, and integrated missile systems design and flight test operations.
• Perform fabrication oversight and assembly/integration of flight hardware
• Conduct testing and characterization of individual components and integrated flight systems
• Conduct assembly and test operations supporting flight test vehicle development
• Operate within a dynamic, team-focused environment, including multidisciplinary tasks.
• Travel to support program interactions, system integration activities, and flight testing at remote test facilities.
• Support execution of qualification testing, including scheduling, preparation, assembly, execution, and/or reporting.
• Maintain component testers, preferably both hardware and software.
• Maintain lab space, including small parts inventory, component inventory, and safety/compliance.
• Support field testing, both on and off site, including ground and air test events, as well as overnight test events.
• Procure hardware as needed/directed.
• Design and fabricate custom test fixtures.
• Create and interpret equipment usage procedures and connection diagrams.
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot optical, RF, and electrical systems in laboratory and field environments.
• Participate in mission planning, logistics coordination, and field site preparation.
• Conduct hands‑on, time-sensitive work in a self‑directed manner.
• Travel will be required 10%-25%

Due to the nature of the work, the selected applicant will be required to work onsite.

Salary Range

$74,700 - $144,400

*Salary range is estimated, and actual salary will be determined after consideration of the selected candidate's experience and qualifications, and application of any approved geographic salary differential.

Qualifications We Require

• High School Diploma or equivalent plus 3 years of relevant experience
• Experience with Test Equipment setup, operation and evaluation
• Experience with Computer & Electronic Systems Operation, Evaluation, and test
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q security clearance.

Qualifications We Desire

• Experience with Mechanical Ground Support Systems certifications, assembly, and use
• Mechanical Flight Hardware Inspection, Assembly, Integration, and Flight test experience
• Electrical or mechanical engineering with hands‑on experience
• Fabrication of custom cables
• Soldering (Desired: IPC Class 3 qualified)
• Mechanical CAD capable in SolidWorks or Creo
• Python/Matlab competency to support data logging, analysis activities, and visualization of technical results
• Electrical and RF measurement equipment experience (oscilloscope, spectrum analyzer, multi‑meter)
• Thrust Vector Systems Experience
• Attitude Control Systems Experience
• Hydraulic and Electromechanical System Experience
• Crane & Rigging and Fork Lift certification and experience
• Logistics and Hazardous Shipping experienceThermal, Vacuum Testing & Evaluation
• Vibration & Structural Testing experience
• Ability to read and contribute to engineering drawings or schematics
• Experience creating, update, and documenting test procedures, test reports, and failure reports
• Validated experience working in a Team Environment
• Works effective independently and with a team
• Small Team Leadership Experience

About Our Team

Org 5475 Missile Systems specializes in the design, assembly, integration and flight testing of end‑to‑end rocket and payload systems, with a particular focus on Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical AI&T support, and Ordnance and Propulsive Systems. Missile Systems focuses on flight vehicle design and payload integration to support a variety of DOE, DoD, and other mission partner flight test needs, including fielding emplacement and flight testing at multiple Sandia and partner sites across the nation, and also oversees the Solid Rocket Motor inventory that Sandia maintains to support its ongoing flight test. Missile Systems is also available to support mechanical and ordnance design, integration and test activities for a variety of partner organizations across the labs.

Posting Duration

This posting will be open for application submissions for a minimum of three (3) calendar days, including the 'posting date'. Sandia reserves the right to extend the posting date at any time.

Security Clearance

Sandia is required by DOE to conduct a pre‑employment drug test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, law enforcement records, and employment/education verifications. Applicants for employment need to be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship. If you hold more than one citizenship (i.e., of the U.S. and another country), your ability to obtain a security clearance may be impacted.

Applicants offered employment with Sandia are subject to a federal background investigation to meet the requirements for access to classified information or matter if the duties of the position require a DOE security clearance. Substance abuse or illegal drug use, falsification of information, criminal activity, serious misconduct or other indicators of untrustworthiness can cause a clearance to be denied or terminated by DOE, resulting in the inability to perform the duties assigned and subsequent termination of employment.

EEO

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status and any other protected class under state or federal law.

NNSA Requirements for MedPEDs

If you have a Medical Portable Electronic Device (MedPED), such as a pacemaker, defibrillator, drug‑releasing pump, hearing aids, or diagnostic equipment and other equipment for measuring, monitoring, and recording body functions such as heartbeat and brain waves, if employed by Sandia National Laboratories you may be required to comply with NNSA security requirements for MedPEDs.

If you have a MedPED and you are selected for an on‑site interview at Sandia National Laboratories, there may be additional steps necessary to ensure compliance with NNSA security requirements prior to the interview date.

Essential Functions

If offered the position, you may be required to demonstrate your fitness to perform certain physical aspects of the position, including lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling.