Sandia National Laboratories · 11 hours ago
Senior/Principal Engineering Support Technologist - Power Sources Production Engineering, Onsite
Albuquerque, NM
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$75K/yr - $144K/yr
3+ years expSandia National Laboratories is the nation’s premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation. The Engineering Support Technologist will work directly with technologists on power sources component production and sustainment activities supporting the nuclear deterrence mission.
GovernmentInformation TechnologyNational Security
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Engage in hands-on production related activities supporting our nation¿s security (thermal batteries and other technologies)
Support teams performing fundamental research by engaging in hands-on assembly and analysis activities
Develop and build prototype units to support a wide range of testing
Engage in other hands-on work that maintains core PSTG capabilities
Document procedures and results, complete data analysis, and present out work to the team
Own and/or maintain labs and laboratory equipment
Qualification
Required
High school diploma plus 3 years or more of directly related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Experience with electromechanical components, such as batteries
Hands-on hardware build/assembly experience
Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q clearance
Preferred
Secondary degree or certificate (AA or BS) in relevant STEM field, such as mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, chemistry, or material science
Excellent communication skills and a commitment to safety and safe work practices
Familiarity with battery and other power source technologies, principles, hazards, and operating characteristics
Welding experience (laser and/or TIG)
Familiarity with laboratory analytical equipment and/or software (XRD, TGA, etc.)
Detail-oriented experience with hands-on production/assembly activities
Experience in hands-on laboratory operations and stewardship (e.g. maintenance/ownership)
Demonstrated ability to perform complex, hazardous operations safely
Experience with Sandia's EIS (Explosives Inventory Systems)
Experience writing test plans and analyzing test data and preparing brief reports for staff and management
An ability to work in a team environment with staff, technologists, and support personnel as well as take broad direction and implement technical activities without detailed guidance or oversight
An active DOE Q clearance, or equivalent
Benefits
Generous vacation
Strong medical and other benefits
Competitive 401k
Learning opportunities
Relocation assistance
Amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance
Company
Sandia National Laboratories
Sandia is a conducts research and development into the non-nuclear components of nuclear weapons.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$4.4MKey Investors
US Department of EnergyARPA-E
2023-09-21Grant· $0.5M
2023-07-27Grant
2023-01-10Grant· $3.7M
Leadership Team
Laura McGill
Deputy Laboratories Director - Nuclear Deterrence, and Chief Technology Officer
Maria Gallardo
CFO Enterprise Risk Management Program Lead
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