Cleared Senior/Principal Electromechanical Technologist - Connectors & Lightning Arrestor Connector, Onsite

About the role

In this role, you will be working on a team to help test and qualify Connectors and LACs in support of new and legacy systems. You will establish methods for electrical and mechanical testing, develop test plans, and execute them. You will partner with engineers and other technologists in our department and other SNL personnel, external vendors, test facilities, and the production agency at KCNSC on a regular basis, so some travel will be required.

Responsibilities

• Utilize electrical and mechanical skills to establish test methods and troubleshoot problems that arise in set-ups or product.
• Develop, document, and execute test plans.
• Review and analyze data and make sure it is accurate and available for further analysis.
• Communicate with engineers, customers, and management on the status of projects.
• Read and interpret mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, and related specification.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree in Electronics or related field and or relevant discipline; or equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience.
• An active DOE Q clearance, or equivalent is required to start.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering Technology or related technical field.
• Knowledge of military or other industrial standards for electrical components, especially those related to electrical connectors.
• Demonstrated experience with IPC-A-610.
• Expert-level soldering skills.
• Knowledge of Sandia's configuration management system, safety requirements and related documentation.
• Experience crafting technical documents, reports, and presentations.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask.
• Prioritization and time management skills.
• Proven ability to work on cross-organizational/multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Skills

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• 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.

Pay

$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.

Schedule

On any given day, you may be called on to: Utilize electrical and mechanical skills to establish test methods and troubleshoot problems that arise in set-ups or product. Develop, document, and execute test plans. Review and analyze data and it make sure it is accurate and available for further analysis. Communicate with engineers, customers, and management on the status of projects. Read and interpret mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, and related specification.

Qualifications We Require

• Associate's Degree in Electronics or related field and or relevant discipline; or equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience.
• Experience defining and performing tests for electro-mechanical parts.
• An active DOE Q clearance, or equivalent is required to start.

Qualifications We Desire

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering Technology or related technical field.
• Knowledge of military or other industrial standards for electrical components, especially those related to electrical connectors.
• Demonstrated experience with IPC-A-610.
• Expert-level soldering skills.
• Knowledge of Sandia's configuration management system, safety requirements and related documentation.
• Experience crafting technical documents, reports, and presentations.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask.
• Prioritization and time management skills.
• Proven ability to work on cross-organizational/multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.