Senior/Principal Electrical/Electronics Technologist - Remote Sensing Space Systems, Onsite
New Mexico, USA
Listed on 2026-02-28
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Engineering
Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineer, Electronics Engineer, Electronics Technician
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 401(k), 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://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..gov
* These benefits vary by job classification.
What Your Job Will Be Like:We are seeking a dedicated Electrical/Electronic Technologist. Are you someone who likes challenges and can handle a wide variety of roles and responsibilities in a collaborative work environment? Join our electronics team to support engineering efforts across all phases of projects spanning from conceptual‑design studies to assembly, build, and test!
On any given day, you may be called on to:
- Collaborate with design engineers, component and product engineers, systems integration and test teams, environmental test teams, and configuration management
- Independently draft test and assembly procedures, set up and execute module testing
- Operate and maintain electrical equipment, characterize electrical devices and components, maintain general laboratory operations, and field test equipment
This is an opportunity to become involved in a high visibility program area that manages the full range of remote sensing space system payloads and ground system hardware and software. Improved design, development, realization, reliability, producibility and quality are all major thrusts of our program.
Due to the nature of work, successful candidate must be able 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 electrical technology or engineering technology or other related STEM field plus 5 years of related experience
Proven experience in handling electronics in a lab at a printed wiring assembly (PWA) level
Experience reading schematics and electronic datasheets to troubleshoot, diagnose and provide detailed instructions to repair complex circuits
Expert‑level capability with diagnostic tools, including oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, function generators, etc.
Skills in creating, updating, and documenting test procedures and failure reports
Motivated individual that has demonstrated ability to work independently and in collaborative environment
Ability to work in a dynamic atmosphere with changing priorities while meeting schedule
Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q security clearance
Qualifications We Desire:Experience with configuration management of parts and hardware assemblies
Experience with thermal cycling equipment and testing
Possess a strong dedication to positive teaming dynamic, strong written and verbal skills, detail oriented with a keen focus on customer service
Capable of lifting up to 35lbs to move lab equipment
Current and active DOE "Q" security clearance
About Our Team:We provide the competencies necessary for harnessing and developing the world's best technologies, practices, and suppliers for realizing advanced remote sensing systems. The Remote Sensing Systems Group leads and implements the design, fabrication, integration, testing, and delivery of satellite payloads. We provide a broad competency base of needed skills for the development of advanced satellite…
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