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Sandia National Laboratories · 5 days ago

Senior/ Principal Electromechanical Technologist, Data Acquisition - Onsite

Albuquerque, NM

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$73K/yr - $141K/yr

3+ years exp

Sandia National Laboratories is the nation’s premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation. They are seeking a skilled Electromechanical Technologist to design, implement, and maintain data acquisition and control systems, ensuring operational reliability and efficiency while collaborating with cross-functional teams to address technical challenges.

GovernmentInformation TechnologyNational Security

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Provide designs, controls, and engineering support for data acquisition and control systems

Conduct testing and oversight of existing data acquisition and control systems

Maintain data acquisition and control systems software and hardware

Implement software data analytics routines into programs for non-technical operators

Assist with the implementation and commissioning of contractor-supplied software into current and future operations control and data acquisition systems

Troubleshoot problems and implement workable solutions as required

Qualification

Data acquisition systemsLabView developmentElectromechanical troubleshootingSoftware repository managementTechnical writingInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsAttention to detailProblem-solving

Required

High school diploma or higher degree plus three (3) or more years of related experience

Experience in operating and set up of oscilloscopes and soldering and/or standard electrical engineering measurement and test equipment such as power meters/sensors, and signal/waveform generators

Able to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance

Preferred

Current Certified LabView developer (LCD) accreditation from National Instruments

Electromagnetic Impulse troubleshooting skills, control circuit theory and design

Experience with network analyzers and spectrum analyzers

Demonstration of at least one LabView controls/data acquisition project (minimum of 100 vi's) from inception to completion to include final documentation

Demonstrated experience creating, storing and retrieving software from repository systems (i.e. GitHub or Sub-Version)

Experimental RF systems experience (theory/troubleshooting/maintenance)

Strong technical writing skills and the ability to prepare effective documentation

Ability to work on programs that require adherence to standards and requirements

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills as well as personal initiative, responsiveness, attention to detail and organization skills to handle multiple tasks and deadlines

Willingness to tackle problems in a highly collaborative environment

Ability to meet challenging design requirements and deliver results while meeting timelines within cost, schedule, and performance

Active DOE Q-Level security clearance