Job details
Job type full-time
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 an electromechanical technologist to support activities evaluating the properties and behavior of condensed-phase materials, such as energetic materials (em), during initiation, combustion, and detonation processesThe position is in an explosive science laboratory using typical and novel methods to initiate or ignite energetic condensed-phase materials and apply electrical and optical diagnostics to measure the energy input and output of the em or em-containing deviceThese jobs are diverse and require an aptitude to working within a changing environmentDuties will include teaming with principal investigators, designing and setting up performance experiments that include standard and non-standard testing, applying diagnostic tools, acquiring data, and reportingTest design includes building the specialized devices for testing and requires attention to detailA basic understanding of mechanical, electronic and/or optical areas is required for this positionAdditional responsibilities include es&h activities in the laboratory and documentation of operational proceduresThe positions include extensive training to safely handle energetic materials and learn the appropriate work controls necessary for conducting safe operations in the laboratoryThis position is for people who are interested in participating on an r&d team in energetic materials scienceLittle travel is expectedOpportunities to publish are available.
On any given day, you may be called on to:
Support experimental design, setup, and execution
Test system diagnostics
Assemble energetic test articles
Fire shots
Capture high-speed data using cameras, probes, sensors, and oscilloscopes
Clean and analyze results post-test
Compile test data and record information
Maintain and be responsible for an energetics laboratory
Qualifications we require
Associates degree or higher in science, engineering, or technology or equivalent experience.
Experience working with optical, mechanical, and/or electronic systems.
Ability to obtain and maintain a doe security clearance.
Qualifications we desire
Experience conducting research, investigating alternative solutions, and recommending solutions on problems affecting optical, mechanical, and electronic systems and/or equipment.
Experience with laboratory electronic test and data acquisition systems.
Experience with high-speed imaging techniques utilizing high-speed video cameras, framing cameras, and streak cameras.
Experience with high-speed interferometric data acquisition and analysis (e.g., photonic doppler velocimetry).
Background in explosives technology and engineering applications.
The ability to work independently as well as collaboratively on a team.
Familiarity with design software, analysis, and instrument tools such as labview, solidworks, and matlab.
Willingness to work with energetic materials, high-power laser systems, and high voltage within defined safety systems.
A current q clearance
About our team
Department 7554, energetic materials dynamic and reactive sciences, develops a science-based understanding of the performance of explosive components and energetic materials (em: pyrotechnics, propellants and high explosives) under static and dynamic conditions, including shock – we examine behavior of materials and devices far from their equilibrium statesDept7554 is part of the explosive technologies group, which is responsible for cradle-to-grave oversight of explosive components and the advancement of our understanding of the physics of em behaviorThe customer and collaborator base expands across the nuclear weapons world to other government agencies, universities and industry partners who are interested in em applications and scienceProjects vary from support of the nuclear weapon mission to fundamental research to novel em applications.
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
Sandia is required by doe to conduct a pre-employment drug test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, law enforcement records, and employment/education verificationsApplicants for employment need to be able to obtain and maintain a doe q-level security clearance, which requires u.sCitizenshipIf you hold more than one citizenship (i.e., of the u.sAnd another country), your ability to obtain a security clearance may be impacted.
Applicants offered employment with sandia are subject to a federal background investigation to meet the requirements for access to classified information or matter if the duties of the position require a doe security clearanceSubstance abuse or illegal drug use, falsification of information, criminal activity, serious misconduct or other indicators of untrustworthiness can cause a clearance to be denied or terminated by doe, resulting in the inability to perform the duties assigned and subsequent termination of employment.
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.
