Cleared Experienced Electromechanical Technologist - Navigation, Pointing, and Control (NPC) Motion Systems, Onsite

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The 5324 Navigation, Pointing, and Control (NPC) Motion Systems Department is seeking a skilled electromechanical technologist to design, fabricate, and assemble hardware for test fixtures, prototype applications, and other critical components supporting avionics and electromechanical system development. This role offers the opportunity to contribute directly to projects of national security significance within a collaborative and innovative environment.

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

• Design and fabricate hardware components to meet project requirements.
• Operate and maintain 3D printers, preparing printed parts for delivery to customers.
• Coordinate support activities with peers, facilities, maintenance teams, and external suppliers to ensure smooth operations.
• Collaborate with designers to refine and iterate components, improving design for manufacturability.
• Utilize a variety of hand and power tools to create precise mechanical components.
• Assist with Environment, Safety & Health (ES&H) operations to maintain a safe and compliant laboratory environment.

Due to the nature of work, successful candidate must be able to work onsite.

$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.

• High school diploma plus three or more years of directly related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Active DOE Q Security Clearance or equivalent.
• Experience operating 3D printers and familiarity with additive manufacturing processes.

The Ideal electromechanical technologist candidate for Sandia National Laboratories will additionally possess the following:

• An associate degree in a relevant technical field.
• Knowledge of service contract procurement and management.
• Experience with ES&H chemical management and compliance.
• Proficiency with hand tools and knowledge of machine tools, machining, fabrication, and mechanical CAD.
• Experience planning activity-level work and familiarity with Sandias Work Planning & Control (WP&C) processes and engineered safety principles.
• Expertise in handling ESD-sensitive electronic components and implementing ESD controls and mitigations.
• Knowledge of chemical procurement, storage, and usage, including management of Sandias Chemical Information System (CIS).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with technologists, engineers, and scientists.
• Experience working with classified information, hardware, and accountable materials.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and ability to maintain concentration in demanding environments.
• Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team in a supportive environment.
• Experience with CREO CAD/CAM software, PDM Link, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), SharePoint, and PRIME.
• Proficiency with precision measurement tools such as calipers, micrometers, and indicators.
• Experience designing mechanical fixtures and performing precision assembly of manufactured parts.
• Ability to troubleshoot and iterate on poorly designed parts to improve manufacturability.
• Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Ability to interpret mechanical drawings for manufacturing.
• Strong teamwork skills and the ability to work independently.

The 5324 Navigation, Pointing, and Control (NPC) Motion Systems Department develops advanced real-time NPC solutions and performs navigation system and thermal, vibration, and shock analysis for projects critical to national security. We collaborate across Sandia National Labs, supporting efforts in modeling and simulation, sensor characterization, trajectory reconstruction, and avionics and electro-mechanical design, testing, and integration.

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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