Clear Senior/Principal R&D Laboratory Support Technologist - Non-Destructive Environments and Diagnostics, Onsite

About Sandia

Sandia 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 worldwide
• Extraordinary co-workers
• Some of the best tools, equipment, and research facilities in the world
• Career advancement and enrichment opportunities
• Flexible 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 vacation, 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.

What Your Job Will Be Like

Are you a technical expert who thrives on turning complex engineering concepts into a physical reality? We are looking for an experienced R&D Laboratory Support Technologist to join our Non-Destructive Environments and Diagnostics (1529) team. Our work is critical in developing and employing transformative non-destructive evaluation methods for national security applications. We are recognized leaders in the field, specializing in capabilities such as radiography, computed tomography, ultrasound, eddy current, dye penetrant, and shearography. Our group balances laboratory and field testing with state-of-the-art equipment to support our mission. In this role, you will serve as a technical anchor for the science and engineering research, development, and application activities in support of Sandia National Laboratories (SNL) missions.

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

• Partner with engineers to realize innovative ideas and designs, working together to accomplish project goals.
• Lead the execution of complex experiments using different NDE techniques, such as Ultrasonic, Eddy Current, Magnetic Particle, Penetrant while gaining hands-on experience in field testing experiments.
• Oversee experiments using non-destructive techniques including a wide variety of experiments using different radiography techniques, such as digital radiography and computed tomography, while gaining hands-on experience in high-speed field experiments.
• Manage the identification, installation, operation, maintenance and operation of laboratory equipment including data acquisition systems.
• Diagnose and resolve complex equipment malfunctions; design and implement long-term corrective actions and system upgrades to prevent recurrence.
• Design and fabricate specialized instrumentation and fixturing that supports unique test articles for non-destructive evaluation.
• Review and interpret complex drawings, specifications, tolerances, and acceptance criteria (e.g., ASME, AWS, ASTM, customer requirements).
• Perform advanced data analysis, organization, and interpretation of results.
• Support documentation and publication efforts, including documenting results for customers and contributing to conference proceedings and peer-reviewed journal papers.
• Optimize operational procedures, implement new solutions and improvements to the group¿s technical workflows.
• Mentor and train early-career technologists and students on lab safety, equipment operation, and NDE best practices.

Due to the nature of the work, the selected applicant will be required to work onsite.

Salary Range

$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.

Qualifications We Require

• Associate's degree in an applicable STEM discipline (8 years of relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree)
• Current DOE Q-level security clearance

Qualifications We Desire

• Undergraduate degree in a related STEM discipline
• Advanced certification or deep expertise in NDE methods such as radiography, ultrasound, or eddy current
• Proven track record with data acquisition system setup, operation, and maintenance
• Strong working knowledge of structural dynamics and the physics of non-destructive evaluation techniques
• Proficiency in computer coding (MATLAB and/or Python), as well as computer hardware maintenance and modification
• Demonstrated leadership in operational safety, security and quality assurance within a laboratory environment

About Our Team

The Non-Destructive Environments and Diagnostics (1529) department is an integral part of the Experimental Solid Mechanics and Structural Dynamics group (1520) at Sandia National Laboratories. Our mission is to develop and employ innovative non-destructive evaluation methods to support national security applications. We provide comprehensive support through design assistance, environment simulation, diagnostics, qualification activities, field testing, and engineering discovery. Our team collaborates closely with other departments and external entities to ensure accurate and reproducible data in mission-relevant mechanical environments. We maintain a robust R&D portfolio focused on advancing non-destructive testing methodologies and enhancing the qualification of systems critical to our nation's security.

Posting Duration

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.

Security Clearance

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.

EEO

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.

NNSA Requirements for MedPEDs

If you have a Medical Portable Electronic Device (MedPED), such as a pacemaker, defibrillator, drug-releasing pump, hearing aids, or diagnostic equipment and other equipment for measuring, monitoring, and recording body functions such as heartbeat and brain waves, if employed by Sandia National Laboratories you may be required to comply with NNSA security requirements for MedPEDs.

If you have a MedPED and you are selected for an on-site interview at Sandia National Laboratories, there may be additional steps necessary to ensure compliance with NNSA security requirements prior to the interview date.