Sandia National Laboratories

Member/Senior R&D Cryogenetics Electromechanical Technologist, Onsite

Sandia National Laboratories$63K — $123K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High School diploma or equivalent required
  • Hands-on experience in assembly, maintenance, and repair of mechanical systems
  • Experience working safely with pressurized and vacuum systems
  • Ability to analyze and troubleshoot low voltage (12-24VDC) control systems
  • Skilled in maintaining complex mechanical systems
  • Flexibility in work schedule is a must
  • Able to obtain and maintain a DoE Q clearance

Responsibilities

  • Field cryogenic and gas fill systems for Z Machine operations
  • Assemble, configure, and repair systems in the lab and on the Z Machine
  • Utilize measurement tools to collect and analyze experimental data
  • Collaborate with engineers to innovate cryogenic/gas fill designs
  • Support laboratory tests of hardware used in the Z Machine
  • Document operational procedures and lab work plans

Benefits

  • Relocation assistance for qualifying candidates
  • Access to cutting-edge research opportunities
  • Work in a dynamic and collaborative team environment
  • Hands-on experience with advanced technologies
  • Training and development in high-stakes scientific applications
Full Job Description
What Your Job Will Be Like

The ICF Development and Experiments group is seeking a Research & Development Electromechanical Technologist to work in the Sandia Pulsed Power Sciences Center as member of the Z Machine gas fill and cryogenic team.

The ICF Development and Experiments group leads the development and fielding of cryogenic and gas systems on the Z machine, the world's largest pulsed power generator. This facility conducts cutting edge research for the Department of Energy covering a range of topics relevant for Stockpile Stewardship. In this position you will be part of an experienced cryogenic/gas fill team responsible for a diverse cross section of duties from fielding and installing cryogenic and gas fill systems in the vacuum chamber of Z and to leading and planning research and development of new capabilities. There is a strong focus on implementing technology in novel ways to push the boundaries of science, with an emphasis on data quality and scientific understanding.

On any given day, you may be called to:
  • Field cryogenic and gas fill capabilities in the Z Machine facility, working with a multi-disciplinary team of Technologists, Engineers and Scientists in a fast-paced and fluid environment to accomplish daily system preparation, installation, testing and operations; this includes wearing Tyvek and Respirators in Z's vacuum chamber
  • Assemble, configure, modify, refurbish and repair systems in the laboratory test space and on the Z Machine
  • Use measurement equipment and software to collect, process and analyze experimental data
  • Work with the engineering and cryogenic/gas fill team to develop and implement new designs and modifications of cryogenic and gas fill systems.
  • Support lab testing of cryogenic and gas fill hardware for the Z Machine Maintain documentation for system operational procedures and/or laboratory work planning and safety


Due to the nature of the work, the selected applicant will be required to work onsite. Relocation will be provided for those that qualify.

Salary Range

$63,800 - $123,400

*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

  • High School diploma required or equivalency
  • Hands-on technical proficiency with an aptitude for assembly, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of mechanical systems
  • Experience safely working with pressurized systems, including vacuum systems
  • Ability to assemble, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair low voltage (12-24VDC) and control systems
  • Ability to assemble, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair complex mechanical systems
  • Ability to support a flexible work schedule
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DoE Q clearance


Qualifications We Desire

  • DoE Q clearance to start
  • Experience working safely with cryogenic systems.
  • Experience reading schematics for building cabling and parts assembly
  • Experience developing and executing test plans.
  • Experience developing activity level work procedure
  • Experience loading, assembling, and performing precise alignments on scientific equipment
  • Experience working in a fast-paced dynamic work environment with flexible work hours
  • Demonstrated ability working in a team environment with engineers
  • Experience using LabVIEW, Microsoft Excel, Word and Teams software


About Our Team

Department 1648 designs and performs High Energy Density Science Experiments on HED facilities. The majority of experiments are conducted at the Z facility. The department is accountable for experimental work in Pulsed Power fusion and application of novel target designs to achieve higher energy densities in pulsed power experiments. Higher energy densities enable new applications to Stockpile Stewardship with Pulsed Power and 1648 is responsible for fully taking advantage of this new opportunity.

Posting Duration

This posting will be open for application submissions for a minimum of three (3) calendar days, including the 'posting date'. Sandia reserves the right to extend the posting date at any time.

About Sandia National Laboratories

The Sandia National Laboratories is one of three National Nuclear Security Administration research and development laboratories in the United States, managed and operated privately by the National Technology and Engineering Solutions of Sandia. Their primary mission is to develop, engineer, and test the non-nuclear components of nuclear weapons and high technology. Headquartered on Kirtland Air Force Base in Albuquerque, New Mexico, it also has a campus in Livermore, California, next to Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, and a test facility in Waimea, Kauai, Hawaii. It is Sandia's mission to maintain the reliability and surety of nuclear weapon systems, conduct research and development in arms control and nonproliferation technologies, and investigate methods for the disposal of the United States' nuclear weapons program's hazardous waste. Other missions include research and development in energy and environmental programs, as well as the surety of critical national infrastructures. In addition, Sandia is home to a wide variety of research including computational biology, mathematics, materials science, alternative energy, psychology, MEMS, and cognitive science initiatives. Sandia formerly hosted ASCI Red, one of the world's fastest supercomputers until its decommission in 2006, and now hosts ASCI Red Storm, originally known as Thor's Hammer. Sandia is also home to the Z Machine. The Z Machine is the largest X-ray generator in the world and is designed to test materials in conditions of extreme temperature and pressure. It is operated by Sandia National Laboratories to gather data to aid in computer modeling of nuclear weapons. In December 2016, it was announced that National Technology and Engineering Solutions of Sandia, under the direction of Honeywell International, would take over the management of Sandia National Laboratories starting on May 1, 2017. Educational opportunities are conducted in collaboration with university students through several programs, including the Securing Top Academic Research & Talent at Historically Black Colleges and Universities Program and the Sandia University Partnerships Network.
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