Hardware Technologist (Experienced)

Company: Sandia National Laboratories
Location: Livermore
Posted on: November 25, 2022

Job Description:

Posting DurationThis 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.What Your Job Will Be LikeWe are seeking a driven Hardware Technologist to join our diverse and growing Hardware Assembly and Functional Electrical Testing team for the W80-4 and W87-1 Warhead Modernization Programs!Are you a sharp Technologist who can handle a wide variety of roles and responsibilities in a dynamic work environment? Are you energized by the thought of contributing towards a new program in a National R&D Laboratory? In this exciting role you will be performing a variety of tasks including hardware support and integration activities for system development and qualification. In addition, you will collaborate with engineers who are responsible for requirements, design, assembly, and qualification. This position also involves participating in onsite operations daily.On any given day, you will be called on to:Inventory high-value assets and hardware using an in-house tracking databaseVerify released engineering data and actively collaborate with systems, component, quality, and manufacturing teams.Research and resolve inconsistencies with design, production, and/or materialsPack and coordinate shipping of both hardware and test articlesKit hardware according to engineering documentation for assembly and electrical testingConduct monthly audits to maintain accuracy and accountabilityQualifications We RequireHigh school diploma plus three or more years of directly relevant experience; or equivalent combination of experience and educationAbility to travel up to 25% to support program needsSelected applicants will be required to take a Job Placement Assessment before beginning the job to ensure that they can perform the essential physical requirements, with or without accommodations.Ability to obtain and maintain DOE Q clearanceAbility to work on site dailyQualifications We DesireAssociate degree in Manufacturing/Production Planning or engineering field of studyExperience with nuclear weapon design, development, qualification, or productionExperience working with classified and hazardous materials/hardwareExperience working in laboratory and field environmentsActive DOE Q-level security clearanceProficient computer skillsAbility to work both independently and in a team environmentSelf-starter who takes the initiative to track down inconsistenciesAbout Our TeamOrganization 8264 is part of the California team leading the W80-4 LEP. This department is responsible for the W80-4 Hardware Management & Assembly operations in CA, and for developing and maintaining the Electrical Functional Test and Environmental Testing capabilities in the SNL/CA site. This department is also responsible for managing building 942.About SandiaSandia 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 worldwideExtraordinary co-workersSome of the best tools, equipment, and research facilities in the worldCareer advancement and enrichment opportunitiesFlexible 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 vacations, 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.Security ClearanceSandia is required by DOE 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 obtain and 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.EEOAll 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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