Senior/Principal Laboratory Support Technologist - Primary Electrical Standards, Onsite

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.

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

• Support the daily operations of the AC Lab within the Primary Standards Lab by:

• Conducting complex measurements and calibrations.

• Developing effective calibration processes and procedures.

• Developing and deploying major measurement systems.

• Analyzing and reducing measurement data.

• Assuring a high-quality and efficient calibration of customer assets.

• Assisting in troubleshooting of measurement system issues.

• Responding to customer inquiries and consulting with customers on their measurement needs.

• Keeping lab documentation current.

• Improve performance and quality for measurement systems' capabilities in the lab.

• Apply knowledge, experience and technical capability in measurement and calibration science.

• Conduct/support research and development of new measurement technologies and techniques related to the lab's capabilities in accordance with strategy set by the PSL and the project lead.

• Team with PSL engineers and other technologists to develop and execute plans and solve measurement and quality issues.

• Develop/maintain equipment and facilities for daily use and future improvements.

• Travel on a limited basis to support NNSA technical surveillances, attend training courses, and related activities.

Salary Range:

$72,800 - $140,600

*Salary range is estimated, and actual salary will be determined after consideration of the selected candidate's experience and qualifications, and application of any approved geographic salary differential.

Qualifications We Require:

• An associate degree in Engineering, Physics, or the Physical Sciences or equivalent training and experience in the military or in industry.

• Strong interest in metrology and experience making complex, precise measurements.

• Experience developing or troubleshooting equipment at the component or system level.

• A working knowledge and experience of multiple disciplines to include some combination of the following: electronics; electricity; physics; statistics; complex circuit schematics; measurement techniques and computerized systems.

• Ability to obtain and maintain DOE Q security clearance of a DOD equivalent.

Qualifications We Desire:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering with evidence of strong academic performance.

• Background and experience performing sophisticated Alternating Current tests, measurements, calibrations, and certifications.

• Experience in developing methods, processes, technical work documents and procedures.

• Experience programming computer-controlled equipment using Python, LabView, or MetCal.

• Experience with a broad application of instruments, assemblies, standards, and systems.

• Experience with AC intrinsic standard systems or practices such as the Josephson Arbitrary Waveform Synthesizer (JAWS)

• Experience working within a rigorous quality system in an accredited standards lab environment.

• Desire to learn new skills as required and develop expertise in areas that may be unfamiliar.

• Experience with ISO 17025, Z540, NAP 401.1 or other quality assurance programs.

• Experience with measurement uncertainty, propagation of error, and error budgets.

• Familiarity with system level operation of multifunction calibrators, and other electrical measurement equipment.

• Familiarity with statistical analysis techniques using Microsoft Excel

• Excellent teaming, interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.

• Self-motivated and willing to work on a diverse range of projects in a fast-paced environment.

About Our Team:

Department 2943, Primary Electrical Standards, provides calibration support to the Nuclear Security Enterprise, including support for SNL research and production organizations. Department 2943 consists of three project groups: DC Electrical, AC Electrical, and Microwave. Each project develops and maintains primary standards, consults on measurement problems, calibrates reference standards, and assists in technical oversight of the DOE/NNSA Nuclear Weapons Complex contractor standards laboratories. The overall calibration program is accredited by the NIST National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program.

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.

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 verifications. Applicants for employment need to be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship. If you hold more than one citizenship (i.e., of the U.S. and 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 clearance. Substance 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.

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.

Job ID: 695104

Job Family: RD

Regular/Temporary Position: R

Full/Part-Time Status: F