Cleared RD Laboratory Support Technologist - Power Source Production, Onsite

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.

About the role

We are seeking an R&D Laboratory Support Technologist to join the Power Source Production and Test team. The selected candidate will be part of a product development team with an emphasis on manufacturability, working hands-on in a laboratory environment. The technologist will collaborate closely with the broader production realization team (PRT) and subject matter experts to develop a thorough technical understanding, provide engineering support, and help qualify new equipment and processes. The work environment includes several Power Sources Technology Group (PSTG) laboratories.

Responsibilities

• Effectively communicate with engineers and other team members
• Operate equipment such as microscopes and machining tools (grinder or saws)
• Develop, build, and maintain a variety of instruments, hardware, and processes
• Perform calibrations, adjustments, modifications, replacements, and coordinate repairs
• Work in a laboratory setting monitoring experiments, making and recording observations in support of power source development and testing
• Support documentation efforts, including preparing data and information for scientific and engineering reports and publications
• Work both independently and as a member of a team

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

Qualifications

We Require

• Associate's degree in a related science, engineering, or technology field; or equivalent experience
• Experience working in a laboratory environment
• An active DOE Q clearance, or equivalent, is required to start

We Desire

• Experience working in a production environment
• Experience working with materials such as bismuth telluride
• Experience with lab operations such as lapping and polishing
• Ability to take general direction and implement technical activities without detailed guidance or supervision
• Ability to work in a team environment with staff, technologists, support personnel, and vendors
• Green Belt certification

About Our Team

The Power Source Production Department has two major tasks. The first is the production of power sources components for the Sandia Production program, which must meet stringent quality control and test requirements for Defense Programs (DP). The second task includes the design, development, assembly, maintenance, and use of various testers for the Power Source Technology Group's components and other products. This position directly supports the second task.

Pay

Salary range: $63,800 - $123,400. Actual salary will be determined based on the selected candidate's experience and qualifications, and any approved geographic salary differential.

Benefits

• Challenging work with significant impact contributing to national security and global peace
• Extraordinary co-workers and access to some of the best tools, equipment, and research facilities
• Career advancement and enrichment opportunities
• Flexible work arrangements for many positions, including 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

Benefits vary by job classification.

Security Clearance

This position requires a Department of Energy (DOE) Q security clearance to start, or an equivalent active security clearance with another U.S. government agency (e.g., DOD). Applicants must be able to maintain this clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship. Dual citizenship may impact the ability to obtain a security clearance. A pre-employment drug test and background review, including checks of personal references, credit, law enforcement records, and employment/education verifications, are required. Substance abuse, illegal drug use, falsification of information, criminal activity, or serious misconduct may result in denial or termination of clearance.