Cleared Senior/Principal Electromechanical Technologist - Light Initiated High Explosives (LIHE), Onsite

About the role

We are seeking an Electromechanical Technologist to work with a team of other technologists and engineers to support the daily operations and projects within the Light Initiated High Explosives (LIHE) facility.

Responsibilities

• Support research for the development of environmental testing using Light Initiated High Explosives
• Design, integrate and implement equipment and process solutions to overcome technical problems as part of the LIHE Team
• Contribute to critical thinking in novel test setups, realizing the setup, as well as enabling safe operations for this unique testing
• Work both individually and with a coordinated team on projects
• Team with Principal Investigators and other staff and technologists to set-up and perform standardized and non-standardized testing, diagnostic application, data acquisition, and reporting of results
• Operate in a very meticulous, detailed environment, worker health and safety, and safeguards and security
• Demonstrate time management and excellent communication skills

Requirements

• Associate's degree in a STEM or related field plus 3 years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience in one or more of the following: Hand tools and mechanical equipment, A laboratory environment
• An active DOE Q clearance, or equivalent is required to start

Qualifications

• Experience performing hazardous operations including explosive and hazardous chemicals
• Experience designing, installing, and maintaining mechanical systems
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills
• Experience documenting work including laboratory notes and data
• Experience with computer aided design and drafting (CADD) software such as SolidWorks
• Demonstrated experience interfacing with support staff such as facilities personnel
• Experience working on engineering design, qualification, production, or related modeling/simulation projects
• Basic programming experience such as LabVIEW or MATLAB
• Able to collaborate in diverse team environments, engineers, and technologist, to address test facility needs
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams

About Our Team

Department 07456 conducts validation and surveillance large-scale explosives testing within Sandia's remote technical areas in support of Nuclear Weapons (NW) and Work for Others (WFOs) programs. It supports other Explosive Technology Group (ETG) operations through fabrication of explosive and non-explosive weapons parts/components. In addition, the department has a cross-cutting role within the ETG for explosives handling, shipping, receiving, inventory and machining and for all facility upgrades and maintenance. The Department operates and maintains remote testing facilities including the Terminal Ballistics Facility (TBF), Light Initiated High Explosives (LIHE) Facility and the Explosive Machining Facility (EMF).

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

Position requires a Department of Energy (DOE) Q security clearance to start, or equivalent active security clearance with another U.S. government agency (e.g., DOD).

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.