Job details
Job type full-time temporary
Full job description
Posting duration
This posting will be open for application submissions for a minimum of seven (7) calendar days, including the ‘posting date’Sandia reserves the right to extend the posting date at any time.
Covid-19 vaccination mandate
Sandia demonstrates its commitment to public safety in the national interest by requiring that all new hires attest to their vaccination status before commencing employmentThe requirement also applies to those who are telecommuting and working virtually.
Any concerns about the ability to meet this requirement should be directed to hr solutions at (505) 284-4700.
What your job will be like
We are seeking a calibration technologist to join our team.
Ona any given day, you may be asked to:
Provide technical support associated with radiation measurements
Calibrate measuring equipment
Validate measurements and experimental results
Repaire and inspect measurement equipment
Maintain corporate radiation protection instrument calibration facilities and inventory
Test, calibrate, adjust, repair, and maintain electromechanical, mechanical, radiation, and flow instruments
Manage and use sealed radioactive sources to calibrate and verify operation of radiation monitoring and measuring instruments
Qualifications we require
Associates degree in electronics, metrology, or other related discipline (military or trade school electronics may be considered equivalent)
Basic knowledge of metrology and calibration methods
Basic knowledge of mechanical design and production
Proficiency in using standard software suite
Electronics background
Driver’s license-ability to operate government vehicle and access to a private vehicle for travel to and from work locations
Ability to obtain and maintain a doe l-level security clearance
Qualifications we desire
Attention to detail
Asq or certification by a professional metrology or quality society
Experience troubleshooting analog and digital circuits
Experience in visual basic for applications (vba)
Certified labview associate developer (clad)
Experience with maximo
Ipc-j- std-001 and/or ipc-a-600/610 certification course attended
About our team
The radiation protection organization provides radiation protection support services to sandia line organizations and is the steward of the corporate radiation protection programServices provided include: translation of doe directives and federal rules into sandia specific requirements and guidance; development of tools to assist in the identification and control of hazards associated with the use of radioactive materials and radiation-generating devices; providing trained and qualified personnel to support radiological activities and operations throughout the laboratories; and workplace sampling and monitoring services to ensure effectiveness of radiological controlsThe organization works with the corporate radiation protection safety committee to establish goals, measure performance, and perform assessments to collect data to support continuous improvement in the safe performance of radiological operations.
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 areasSome 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 vacations, strong medical and other benefits, competitive 401k, learning opportunities, relocation assistance and amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance*
World-changing technologiesLife-changing careersLearn more about sandia at: http://www.sandia.gov
These benefits vary by job classification.
Security clearance
This position does not currently require a department of energy (doe) security clearance.
Sandia will conduct a pre-employment drug test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, law enforcement records, and employment/education verificationsFurthermore, employees in new mexico need to pass a u.sAir force background screen for access to kirtland air force baseSubstance abuse or illegal drug use, falsification of information, criminal activity, serious misconduct or other indicators of untrustworthiness can cause access to be denied or terminated, resulting in the inability to perform the duties assigned and subsequent termination of employment.
If hired without a clearance and it subsequently becomes necessary to obtain and maintain one for the position, or you bid on positions that require a clearance, a pre-processing background review may be conducted prior to a required federal background investigationApplicants for a doe security clearance need to be u.sCitizensIf you hold more than one citizenship (i.e., of the u.sAnd another country), your ability to obtain a security clearance may be impacted.
Members of the workforce (mows) hired at sandia who require uncleared access for greater than 179 days during their employment, are required to go through the uncleared personal identity verification (upiv) processAccess includes physical and/or cyber (logical) access, as well as remote access to any nnsa information technology (it) systemsUpiv requirements are not applicable to individuals who require a doe personnel security clearance for the performance of their snl employment or to foreign nationalsThe upiv process will include the completion of a usaccess enrollment, sf-85 (questionnaire for non-sensitive positions) and of-306 (declaration of for federal employment)An unfavorable upiv determination will result in immediate retrieval of the snl issued badge, removal of cyber (logical) access and/or removal from snl subcontractAll mows may appeal the unfavorable upiv determination to doe/nnsa immediatelyIf the appeal is unsuccessful, the mow may try to go through the upiv process one year after the decision date.
Eeo
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status and any other protected class under state or federal law.
