About Sandia: Sandia National Laboratories is the nation's premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation. We are a world-class team of scientists, engineers, technologists, post docs, and visiting researchers all focused on cutting-edge technology, ranging from homeland defense, global security, biotechnology, and environmental preservation to energy and combustion research, computer security, and nuclear defense. To learn more, visit http://www.sandia.gov. Department Description: The Advanced Pulsed Power Technologies develops and deploys pulsed power components for particle beam and z-pinch accelerators and intense pulsed electron beams for a variety of purposes. Sandia leads an extensive national team of government, industry, and University participants to apply the best technical capabilities to these important defense problems. How to Apply: Click on the "Apply" button at the top or bottom of this screen, follow the instructions to upload a resume, and complete the submission process to indicate your interest in this position. Job Summary: The Advanced Radiographic Technologies Department requires an experienced electromechanical technologist to operate, maintain, troubleshoot and document the RITS-6 pulsed power accelerator, pulsed power diagnostics, data acquisition system and associated shot hardware. The job duties include developing, building, modifying, repairing, and maintaining electrical, electronics and optical apparatus and equipment. This position requires working in a multidisciplinary science and engineering team doing cutting edge experiments to support NNSA's Stockpile Stewardship program. The RITS-6 accelerator is a radiation generating device. It produces an electron beam at up to 10 megavolts which produces an intense burst of x-rays for radiographic imaging of thick objects. RITS-6 falls under the DOE Accelerator Order, requiring a high level of rigor in operations, as well as in training and qualification for the duties of this position. Develops, builds, modifies, repairs, and maintains a wide variety of electronic, electromechanical, mechanical, and optical devices, instruments, systems, or processes. Serves as a generalist technician and has responsibilities in more than one functional area, including electronics, instrumentation, and laser optics. Works in a laboratory setting monitoring experiments and making and recording observations in support of the development and testing of scientific theories. Supports documentation efforts, including preparing information for scientific and engineering reports and publications. Supports the development of novel diagnostics and their implementation. Primary Job Duties: Plans and performs a variety of duties in the electronic, mechanical, electromechanical, or optical areas. Constructs, troubleshoots, calibrates, adjusts, tests, and maintains equipment, components, devices, or systems. Works from engineering drawings and written or verbal instructions. Operates related equipment, conducts tests, and reports data in a prescribed format. Performs calibration and alignment checks; makes adjustments, modifications, and replacements as directed; and prepares prescribed compounds and solutions. May perform duties in radiation environments or involving radiation-producing equipment. Analyzes data and recommends modifications to components or test procedures to meet desired specifications. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: Typically requires skill and knowledge in electronics, mechanics, and optics. May require specialized training for the control of radioactive material and wastes. Knowledge of and experience with electrical design, installation, testing, repair, and maintenance. Ability to conceptualize and communicate major elements of electrical design, engineering, or maintenance. Ability to conceptualize appropriate or novel diagnostics required to obtain data and knowledge of the system. Ability to prepare and present electrical systems or equipment tests and reports. Knowledge of the use, distribution, and potential variances and hazards of electrical current. Ability to read and understand blueprints, drawings, layouts, and other related specifications. Knowledge of Sandia National Laboratories' environment, safety, and health policies, practices, and procedures. Knowledge of legal requirements and environmental impacts affecting design, engineering, and maintenance. Experience and demonstrated skill in conducting research, investigating alternative solutions, and recommending solutions on problems affecting electronic systems or equipment. Ability to work independently and as well as part of a team. Required: --One to three years of directly related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience --Relevant experience with the operations, trouble-shooting and maintenance of pulsed power systems --Relevant experience with installation, testing and maintenance of electrical and/or optical diagnostics and instrumentations --Experience with daily installation, alignment and refurbishment of shot/test hardware at a test/experimental facility --The ability to obtain a Q clearance after beginning work, if the candidate initially possesses an L clearance. **This position does require the ability to bend, twist, climb, crawl, crouch/squat, push or pull, and the ability to lift more than 35 lbs with or without assistance.** Desired: --Experience in maintaining and operating data acquisition systems --Formal training and/or working knowledge of vacuum systems -- Ability to generate simple CAD designs --Experience in placing machining orders for custom parts in small lots -- Experience in maintaining and operating interlock systems -- Experience machining and fabricating small parts. Security Clearance: Position requires a Department of Energy (DOE)-granted L-level security clearance to start. This position requires an active Department of Energy (DOE)-granted security clearance before beginning the job responsibilities. If selected and you do not hold an active DOE clearance, your start date will be affected. Sandia is required by DOE directive to conduct a pre-employment background review that includes personal reference checks, law enforcement record and credit checks, and employment and education verifications. Applicants for employment must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE L-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship. 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 the DOE, rendering the inability to perform the duties assigned and resulting in termination of employment. Benefits: At Sandia you will receive many benefits as a valued employee of a premier national multi-program engineering and science research laboratory. In our Total Rewards package you will enjoy competitive pay, great benefits, a stimulating, positive environment and learning opportunities that will help build your career. More information may be found on our Careers website. EEO Statement: Sandia National Laboratories is an Equal Opportunity Employer of qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.
*CITY:* Albuquerque
*STATE:* NM
*FULL PART TIME:* F
*COUNTRY:* USA
*HRS SOURCE ID:* 1030
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*REG TEMP:* R
*JOB FAMILY:* RD