ABOUT SANDIA

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. Some of the main reasons we love our jobs:

• Challenging work with amazing impact that contributes to security, peace, and freedom worldwide
• Extraordinary co-workers
• Some of the best tools, equipment, and research facilities in the world
• Career advancement and enrichment opportunities
• 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*

World-changing technologies. Life-changing careers. Learn more about Sandia at: http://www.sandia.gov

• These benefits vary by job classification.

WHAT YOUR JOB WILL BE LIKE

We are seeking a R&D Laboratory Support Technologist to assemble, maintain and operate laboratory high voltage pulsed power systems and pulsed power component research and development experiments.

On any given day, you may be called on to:

• Operate pulsed power systems such as; Marx generators and high voltage component test stands.
• Troubleshoot and maintain pulsed power systems.
• Configure diagnostics and data acquisition systems for use with pulsed power component and system test.
• Review and update safety and operating procedure documents.

The work outlined above will be conducted in pulsed-power laboratory environments and will involve a variety of hazards including high voltage, high current, high-energy capacitors, vacuum systems and handling large equipment.
Due to the nature of the work, the selected applicant must be able to work onsite.
Join our team and achieve your goals while making a difference!

QUALIFICATIONS WE REQUIRE

• Associate degree or high school graduate and four years of directly related experience
• Experience with the general maintenance and refurbishing of mechanical, pressure, vacuum and/or electrical systems
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q Security Clearance

QUALIFICATIONS WE DESIRE

• Experience with pulsed power systems
• Familiarity with Environment Safety and Health (ES&H) safe work practices, including developing and implementing safe work procedures
• Experience maintaining and operating data acquisition systems, including familiarity with oscilloscopes and TDR measurements
• Demonstrated knowledge of pressure system installation and safety practices
• Demonstrated successful teamwork, excellent communication skills, and consistent demonstration of good behaviors
• Demonstrated leadership experience

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

Please refer the Job description for details