Cleared RD Laboratory Support Technologist - Power Source Production, Onsite

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We are seeking an R&D Laboratory Support Technologist to join the Power Source Production and Test team. The selected candidate will be part of a product development team with an emphasis on manufacturability. The selected candidate will be expected to work hands-on in a laboratory environment. In addition, the technologist will be encouraged to work closely with the broader production realization team (PRT) and subject to ensure a thorough technical understanding of development and provide engineering support to successfully develop and ultimately qualify new equipment and processes as needed. The work environment will be located in several Power Sources Technology Group (PSTG) laboratories.

Any given day you may be called on to:

• Effectively communicate with engineers and other team members
• Operating equipment such as microscopes, machining (grinder or saws)
• Develop, build and maintain a variety of instruments, hardware and processes
• Perform calibrations, adjustments, modifications, replacements and conduct or coordinate repairs
• Work in a laboratory setting monitoring experiments and making and recording observations in support of the development and testing of power sources
• Support documentation efforts, including preparing data and information for scientific and engineering reports and publications
• Work both independently and as a member of a team

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

$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.

• Associate's degree in a related science, engineering, or technology field; or equivalent experience
• Experience working in a laboratory environment
• An active DOE Q clearance, or equivalent is required to start

• Experience working in a production environment
• Experience working with materials such as bismuth telluride
• Experience with lab operations such as lapping and polishing
• Ability to take general direction and implement technical activities without detailed guidance or supervision
• Ability to work in a team environment with staff, technologists, support personnel, and vendors
• Green Belt certification

The Power Source Production Department has two major tasks. The first is the production of power sources components for the Sandia Production program. These components must meet stringent quality control requirements as well as rigorous test requirements in order to be shipped for use on Defense Programs (DP). Our second task includes the design, development, assembly, maintenance, and use of various testers for the Power Source Technology Group's components and other products. This position would directly support our second task.

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.

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.

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.

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