R&D Test Engineer - Inertial Sensors (Experienced)

Posting Duration:

This 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.

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Salary Range:

$101,400 - $201,400

*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.

What Your Job Will Be Like:

We are seeking a motivated R&D Electrical Test Engineer to join the Inertial Sensors Department. You will support Sandia’s advanced MEMS sensor technology development in transitioning new environmental sensors from development to production for high consequence national security Testing involves characterizing development activities for MEMS based inertial sensors as well as, implementing production activities for high profile components. This job will also have interface and oversite over lab-based screen testers that are internally developed as a part of our product assembly flow. Initially this role will focus on ownership of these test activities in support of current programs with a vision in mind to support future technologies with applications in Nuclear Deterrence, non-proliferation, Energy, and Homeland Security.

Our dedicated team has a large mix of work including Research and Development (R&D) design and product engineering with exciting opportunities to support high impact mission programs.

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

• Direct and run 2-axis rate table test activities for MESA’s inertial sensor development and production activities.
• Work with lab technologists and MEMS engineers to develop and implement test activities through ensuring testers are operational and appropriately calibrated.
• Analyze test data and work with MEMS Design, Fabrication, and environmental test teams to communicate results and troubleshoot anomalies.
• Work closely with MEMS design team to understand product and fine tune yield definitions and performance metrics.
• Lead qualification activities (measurement assurance plans, production certification documentation, etc.) for production quality rigor associated with the testers.
• Identify, procure, and commission new fabrication, characterization, and test equipment.
• Present technical content and results internally within the team as well as, externally to partners, customers, and management.

You may have an educational background in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering or Materials Science.

Qualifications We Require:

• Master’s degree in STEM-related field (Mechanical, Electrical, Material Science, or Systems Engineering) plus one (1) year experience
• or Bachelor’s degree in relevant field plus five (5) years of directly related experience
• Experience with test equipment such as rate tables, centrifuge, thermal chamber, or other similar test capabilities
• Experience with data analysis
• Demonstrated ability to diagnose equipment malfunctions and communicate findings and solutions to external vendors and/or engineers
• Ability to acquire and maintain a DOE Q clearance

Qualifications We Desire:

• Academic or professional experience in inertial sensors and MEMS
• Ability to conceive and propose ideas for process improvement through troubleshooting to overcome challenges and improve yield.
• Strong interpersonal skills and eagerness to collaborate in a multi-disciplinary team environment

About Our Team:

The Inertial Sensors Department, 5216, performs state-of-the-art design, fabrication, and testing of MEMS based sensor technologies for national security applications. The team partners closely with Sandia’s Microelectronics Engineering Science Applications (MESA) center with internal facilities and competency in microelectronics design, fabrication, and testing. Our team is a fun, engaging group with a strong sense of comradery. We pride ourselves in our ability to respond to “tech pull” with demonstrated experience in R&D as well as product engineering successfully fielding technology for real world national security applications. Come join our team to for exciting opportunities to realize new technology in support of the national interest!

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 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 Clearance:

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.

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.

Job ID: 687730