Description

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 General Technologist to join our dynamic Systems Hardware Management team. If you are passionate about your work and aspire to lead and support hardware operations for the development and qualification of the Nation's most modern strategic weapon systems, this role is for you. You will have the chance to work in a best-in-class facility, engaging in rewarding projects with cutting-edge tools. As part of a dynamic and supportive team, you will play a crucial role in modernizing our Nation's most critical weapon systems, ensuring strategic deterrence for America. If this aligns with your career aspirations, we invite you to consider this highly motivating position!

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

• Utilize a custom hardware asset management database to support the lifecycle accountability and tracking of critical hardware supporting nuclear weapon modernization programs.
• Lead or assist with inventories and component transfers used to verify and maintain hardware accountability
• Apply meticulous attention to detail when inspecting, accounting for, and kitting hardware used in assembly and test operations.
• Assist in packaging critical system hardware or completed test units for shipping and initiate shipping documents for on/off-site movement of hardware.
• Safely handle hazardous parts and materials including explosive and radiological components.
• Collaborate with test, qualification, component, and systems engineers to ensure hardware pedigrees are properly planned, received, kitted, and assembled into complex weapon systems to support critical test objectives.
• Conduct pre- and post-assembly quality control inspections of parts and hardware, perform basic analysis to identify non-conforming parts, and document/report results.
• Develop and maintain strong partnerships with staff within Sandia, Los Alamos, and PANTEX, Lawrence Livermore and partner Laboratories & Production Agencies, to directly support all Weapon Modernization programs.

Due to the nature of the work, the selected applicant must be able to work onsite.

Salary Range

$74,700 - $144,400

*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

• An associate's degree in a relevant field, such as Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Computer/IT, or Electromechanical Technology or equivalent (4 years relevant experience)
• Active DOE Q clearance or equivalent with the ability to obtain and maintain a SIGMA15 which may require random polygraphs.

Qualifications We Desire

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant STEM field.
• Prior experience in nuclear weapon or satellite hardware assembly or testing roles.
• Demonstrated experience in planning activity-level work, with knowledge of Sandia's Work Planning & Control (WP&C) processes and engineered safety principles.
• Knowledge, skills, and experience related to the safe handling and inspection of explosive, radiological, and other hazardous components, including ESD-sensitive electronic components and ESD controls and mitigations.
• Experience operating overhead cranes, man-lifts, forklifts, hand and power tools, laser engraving systems, fluke meters, and other measurement instruments (electrical, pressure, force).
• Proficiency in using a database or inventory control system for data input, analysis, and report generation to manage critical components and hardware.
• Knowledge and experience in storing and using chemicals, as well as managing SNL's Chemical Information System (CIS), and handling and storing explosive systems with management of SNL's Explosive Inventory System (EIS).
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing, and to collaborate effectively with other technologists, engineers, and scientists.
• Experience with MS Office Suite, SharePoint, PDMLink, and PRIME.
• Experience working with classified information, hardware, and accountable materials.
• Proven success in positions requiring concentration and attention to detail, with a forward-thinking mindset and a strong desire to develop new and inventive solutions to enhance inventory operations processes.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.

About Our Team

We are a dynamic team that directly supports and executes R&D lab activities for the B61-12, B61-13, W80-4, W87-1 Life Extension Programs (LEP) and the W80-5 and W93 programs. Our mission encompasses Hardware Management (production planning & hardware operations), assembly/disassembly operations, component fabrication and PRT support and Quality Assurance activities.

The Systems Hardware Management Department is dedicated to utilizing a custom database system designed to enhance lifecycle accountability and tracking of critical hardware essential to nuclear weapon modernization programs. Our comprehensive approach encompasses all phases of hardware management, including receiving, inspection, accountability, storage, kitting, shipping, recovery, and final disposition.

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

Position requires a Department of Energy (DOE) Q security clearance to start, or equivalent active security clearance with another U.S. government agency (e.g., DOD). Sandia is required by DOE directive 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 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.