Senior/ Principal Electromechanical Technologist, Data Acquisition - Onsite

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We are seeking a skilled Electromechanical Technologist to join our team. In this role, you will play a crucial part in the design, implementation, and maintenance of data acquisition and control systems. Your expertise will help ensure the reliability and efficiency of our operations, contributing to the overall success of our projects. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and address technical challenges, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.

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

• Provide designs, controls, and engineering support for data acquisition and control systems.
• Conduct testing and oversight of existing data acquisition and control systems.
• Maintain data acquisition and control systems software and hardware.
• Implement software data analytics routines into programs for non-technical operators.
• Assist with the implementation and commissioning of contractor-supplied software into current and future operations control and data acquisition systems.
• Troubleshoot problems and implement workable solutions as required.

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

$72,800 - $140,600

*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 or higher degree plus three (3) or more years of related experience
• Experience in operating and set up of oscilloscopes and soldering and/or standard electrical engineering measurement and test equipment such as power meters/sensors, and signal/waveform generators
• Able to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance.

• Current Certified LabView developer (LCD) accreditation from National Instruments
• Electromagnetic Impulse troubleshooting skills, control circuit theory and design
• Experience with network analyzers and spectrum analyzers
• Demonstration of at least one LabView controls/data acquisition project (minimum of 100 vis) from inception to completion to include final documentation.
• Demonstrated experience creating, storing and retrieving software from repository systems (i.e. GitHub or Sub-Version).
• Experimental RF systems experience (theory/troubleshooting/maintenance).
• Strong technical writing skills and the ability to prepare effective documentation.
• Ability to work on programs that require adherence to standards and requirements.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills as well as personal initiative, responsiveness, attention to detail and organization skills to handle multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Willingness to tackle problems in a highly collaborative environment.
• Ability to meet challenging design requirements and deliver results while meeting timelines within cost, schedule, and performance.
• Active DOE Q-Level security clearance.

The Above Ground Testing (AGT) Accelerator Operations (1332) department is responsible for the operation of the Saturn, HERMES III, and SPHINX pulsed power accelerators. The primary objective of the department is to provide an applied research environment for the study of radiation effects on materials and electronics. The three accelerators generate electrical pulses of up to 20 million Volts and up to 12 million Amperes with nanosecond duration in order to create extremely intense pulsed radiation environments for the study of radiation effects sciences.

Department 1332 also conducts pulsed power research and development to: improve radiation source fidelity, increase the output and fluence, as well as to improve the overall reliability and reproducibility of the accelerators. These unique, world class facilities are an essential part of the NNSAs Stockpile Stewardship Program.

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.

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