Electromechanical Technologist - Electronics Module Product Development (Experienced)

Posting Duration:

This posting will be open for application submissions for a minimum of seven (7) calendar days, including the ‘posting date’. Sandia reserves the right to extend the posting date at any time.

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.

What Your Job Will Be Like:

We are seeking a highly motivated Electromechanical Technologist to join our innovative team. If you are selected for an interview, ask the hiring manager to show you the amazing test video! The Transporter Systems Development organization is developing the next generation secure transportation solution for the US Government. The selected candidate will work in an exciting, dynamic and fast-paced environment where you can make a visible contribution to the national security posture of the United States!

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

• Perform hands-on assembly, troubleshooting, testing and integration of board-level, module-level and system-level electronics hardware.

• Support other electronics laboratory work including module install and checkout, electronics troubleshooting, module, testbed and system integration, and use of various lab test equipment.

• Work closely with other technologists and engineers to define tasks and then carry out those activities, autonomously and as part of a team.

• Support the planning efforts and execution of subsystems-level hardware qualification activities, including, as needed, functional and environmental testing and development of associated test specifications and plans.

This position may have occasional travel.

Due to the nature of the work, the selected applicant must be able to work onsite.

Qualifications We Require:

• High school diploma plus three (3) or more years of directly related experience; Or an associate degree or certificate in electronics (or related field).

• Hands-on electromechanical technologist experience, such as with electronics assembly/fabrication/testing, soldering, troubleshooting.

• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance.

Qualifications We Desire:

• Proficient in the use of oscilloscopes, frequency generator, loads.

• Experience performing hands-on testing and troubleshooting to schematics.

• Experience on ND development LEP/ALT programs or other product development programs.

• Problem-solving skills and willingness to learn new skills, new technologies, and develop solutions based on project needs.

• Proven ability to handle and coordinate efforts on multiple assignments, to partner effectively with other technologists and to engage with engineers and project leads/management, and ability to work with various organizations and individuals across the laboratory.

• Ability to function equally well working independently or as part of a diverse team, in a focused, fast-paced environment, sometimes with dynamic requirements.

• Experience and/or familiarity with areas such as the following: planning, coordinating and executing functional and/or environmental tests of electronic hardware with effective documentation of results; operating electronics test equipment; electrical design tools and other CAD tools; ESD skills and training; hardware management experience; Non-NRTL Inspector certification; data acquisition instrumentation.

• Leadership experience and/or cross-team engagement experience; lab ownership experience.

• Ability to complete work on time consistently and with minimal guidance.

• Proven oral and written communication skills.

• Active DOE L-level or higher security clearance, or equivalent.

About Our Team:

The Transporter Systems Development department is responsible for executing the multi-year development effort for the next generation secure transportation solution from conceptual design to production. The department works with multiple internal and external organizations and the US government customer to plan and successfully execute the program. Members of the Transporter Systems Development department are responsible for providing the technical, programmatic and systems engineering leadership for all aspects of the multi-disciplinary development effort.

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 vacations, 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.

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.

Job ID: 688795