Laser/Optical Technologist - Optics and Sensors Engineering, Onsite

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• Generous vacation, strong medical and other benefits, competitive 401k, learning opportunities, relocation assistance and amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance*

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We are seeking a dedicated R&D Technologist with experience in mechanical, optics and electronics. The technologist performs a variety of duties associated with the development, building, modifying, repairing, maintaining, aligning, evaluating, operating, of optical and electro-optical systems or components to support a wide variety of optical systems for customers and experiments supporting the centers missions. Works in a laboratory or field setting, operating, and maintaining optical systems, monitoring experiments, and making and recording observations to support the development, testing of scientific theories and high precision optical alignments on high consequence optical systems for our customers. Supports documentation efforts, including preparing information for scientific and engineering reports and publications. Provides key support in the development of novel optical diagnostics and optical components and their implementation.

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

• Perform mechanical and/or opto-mechanical assembly.
• Build and maintain electronics and electromechanical equipment.
• Support nighttime missions or one that straddles a weekend.
• Maintain a strong safety theme and work within the defined safety envelope.
• Work with a minimum of supervision.

Due to the nature of the work, the selected applicant 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.

• Associate degree in engineering or science or a high school diploma plus four (4) years' relevant experience
• Experience in the following:
  • Maintaining technical drawings, wiring diagrams, and operating procedures.
  • Optical systems (how an image is formed, stops and pupils, F/#, wavelength, etc.).
  • Optical detectors and lasers.

• Electronic and electromechanical experience, including work with electronic circuits, and the maintenance and troubleshooting of instrumentation and complex cables.
• Basic qualifications with laboratory-level machine shop tools (e.g., mill, drill, lathe).
• Drawing experience for documentation such as Microsoft Visio, AutoCAD, Solid Works.
• A strong dedication to positive teaming dynamics while attaining shared objectives, strong written and verbal skills, and detail oriented with a keen focus on customer service.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to prioritize and balance competing activities and manage ambiguity.
• Ability to be proactive and follow through on assignments.

The optics and sensors engineering department conceives, designs, and builds new integrated sensor systems to solve national problems with remotely sensed data. To execute the sensor development lifecycle, the department utilizes core competencies in optics and sensor sciences, sensor system engineering, advanced modeling and simulation, and data exploitation. Typical activities completed by the department include: -The optics and sensors engineering department conceives, designs, and builds new integrated sensor systems to solve national problems with remotely sensed data. To execute the sensor development lifecycle, the department utilizes core competencies in optics and sensor sciences, sensor system engineering, advanced modeling and simulation, and data exploitation. Typical activities completed by the department include:- Mission-to-system trade-space evaluation and conceptual design- Optical design development- End-to-end sensor performance prediction- Development of sensor requirements- Optical alignment and test- Sensor development and characterization- Sensor system qualification

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.

Sandia 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.

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