Laser/Optical Technologist (Experienced) - Onsite
Company: Sandia National Laboratories
Location: Albuquerque
Posted on: April 17, 2024
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Job Description:
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.What Your Job Will Be LikeWe 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.A virtual tour of the facility may be viewed at the
following link:
http://tours.sandia.gov/lazap_info.html.Qualifications We
RequireAssociate degree in engineering or science or four (4)
years' experienceExperience in the following:Maintaining technical
drawings, wiring diagrams, and operating procedures.Developing,
maintaining, and troubleshooting electronic apparatus and
equipment.Optical systems (how an image is formed, stops and
pupils, F/#, wavelength, etc.).Optical fabrication and alignment
tolerances.Optical detectors and lasers.Ability to obtain and
maintain DOE Q-level security clearance.Qualifications We
DesireElectronic and electromechanical experience, including work
with electronic circuits, and the maintenance and troubleshooting
of instrumentation and complex cables.Experience in the
following:LabView programming and data acquisition hardware.Optical
testing including the use of interferometers, collimators,
theodolites, spectrometers, and monochromators.Laser alignment and
testing skills.Field test support.Optics, video systems, and/or
telescopes.Material sourcing, selection, and procurement.High
consequence safety themes and associated safety controls.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.Active DOE L or Q clearance, or equivalent DoD S or TS
clearance.About Our TeamThe 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 qualificationIn addition, we
perform key test and post-delivery activities with a focus on the
United States Nuclear Detonation Detection System's (USNDS) Global
Burst Detector (GBD) Space Segment. GBD payloads have a long
association with Global Positioning System (GPS) host satellites
and contribute to a diverse national capability for the detection
of nuclear detonation. We have a team of analysts that conduct
state-of-health and performance monitoring, development of
commanding, and triage/investigation/resolution of anomalies for
the 24+ on-orbit satellite constellation. Our spaceflight function
is conducted in unison with ground systems engineering and the
mission user community. The Laser Applications (LAZAP) Facility is
used to propagate visible high-powered lasers through the
atmosphere with a large aperture beam director, testing optical
sensor mission readiness on earth orbiting satellites.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.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.NNSA Requirements for MedPEDsIf 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.
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