Nondestructive Inspection Technologist - Computed Tomography (Early Career)

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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We are seeking a dedicated Nondestructive Inspection Technologist to join our mission-focused team that serves the Nation by developing and evaluating energetic systems for critical National Security missions. Our Computed Tomography team scans energetic (explosive) devices, prepares scan data for tailored analyses, and archives scan data in our custom data archiving infrastructure for rapid retrieval. Join us to develop creative solutions to unique national security challenges!

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

• Safely handle, package, store, and transport energetic components; these activities will require lifting and bending and strict alignment to documented procedures.
• Identify and implement current technical trends in CT scanning.
• Work will be conducted on a remote testing range located on Kirtland Air Force Base (KAFB).
• Exercise considerable latitude in daily operations and manage schedules and thoroughly document results.
• Plan, schedule, and complete work as a member of a dynamic team.
• Operate other 3D imaging systems such as handheld FARO laser scanners.
• Conduct segmentations on CT scans, document scan and analysis results, and collaborate with the CT team to plan and prepare CT lab operations.
• Team with the current computed tomography machine operators to conduct CT scans, store, transfer and analyze data.
• Conduct nondestructive evaluations of energetic systems.

Applicants on this requisition may be interviewed by multiple organizations at Sandia National Laboratories.

Selected applicants will be required to pass a Job Placement Assessment before beginning the job to ensure that they can perform the essential physical requirements, with or without accommodations.

Due to the nature of the work, the selected applicant must be able to work onsite.

• Experience performing nondestructive inspections using radiation-generating equipment (e.g., nondestructive inspection, Computed Tomography, x-ray, fixed source, etc.) or MRI.
• Associates degree in relevant field or 4 years’ relevant experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance.

• Planning and performing CT inspections in a non-medical setting.
• Three or more years’ experience operating CT equipment.
• Post-processing imaging tools such as Volume Graphics, DragonFly, or equivalent.
• Supporting operational missions and/or personnel and engaging with external sponsors.
• Active DOE or DOD security clearance.
• Nikon and/or North Star CT equipment.
• Radiography technician or nondestructive inspection technologist.
• Formal training in explosives safety, radiography equipment and maintenance, and/or high-voltage systems.
• Well-organized and proficient in Microsoft Office products (Word and Excel).
• Planning, organizing, and performing complex tasks or operations.
• Willingness and ability to work with explosives on a day-to-day basis including handling and storage.
• Bachelor’s or Masters degree in relevant field.
• Experience in the following:
  • Radiography technician or nondestructive inspection technologist.
  • Supporting operational missions and/or personnel and engaging with external sponsors.
  • Planning and performing CT inspections in a non-medical setting.
  • Nikon and/or North Star CT equipment.
  • Post-processing imaging tools such as Volume Graphics, DragonFly, or equivalent.
  • FARO laser scanning equipment.
  • Planning, organizing, and performing complex tasks or operations.
• FARO laser scanning equipment.

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:

• Some of the best tools, equipment, and research facilities in the world
• Challenging work with amazing impact that contributes to security, peace, and freedom worldwide
• Generous vacations, strong medical and other benefits, competitive 401k, learning opportunities, relocation assistance and amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance*
• 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)
• Extraordinary co-workers

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.

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.

This Limited Term Employee (LTE) position is a temporary position for one year term, which may be renewed at Sandia's discretion up to a maximum of seven years.

Individuals in LTE positions may bid on regular Sandia positions as internal candidates, and in some cases may be converted to regular career positions during their term if warranted by ongoing operational needs, continuing availability of funds, and satisfactory job performance.

Selected applicants will be required to pass a Job Placement Assessment before beginning the job to ensure that they can perform the essential physical requirements, with or without accommodations.