🧪 Onsite Position | U.S. Citizenship Required
🗓️ Applications Open | Job ID: 695806

Join Sandia National Laboratories, a global leader in national security and technology innovation, as a Postdoctoral Researcher contributing to the advancement of additive manufacturing (AM) technologies for custom microelectronic systems. Be part of a mission-driven, interdisciplinary team focused on world-changing technologies with real-world impact.

🔬 Your Role

• Lead experimental research in aerosol jet direct-write printing and other advanced manufacturing processes 
• Innovate on techniques to create custom microsystems for defense and national security 
• Collaborate with top engineers and scientists in a multidisciplinary research environment 
• Publish findings, contribute to intellectual property, and present at national/international conferences 

🎓 Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or related field (conferred within the last 5 years) 
• Research background in additive manufacturing 
• Eligibility for DOE Q-level security clearance (U.S. citizens only) 

💡 Preferred Experience

• Aerosol or spray printing with metal and dielectric inks 
• CAD programming and fixture design 
• AM system integration and custom tool maintenance 
• Finite element analysis for mechanical/thermal modeling 
• Electrical (e.g., network analyzers) and mechanical (e.g., profilometers) property testing 
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset 
• Dedication to lab safety and technical innovation 

🌟 Why Sandia?

• Cutting-edge tools and state-of-the-art facilities 
• Work-life balance through flexible work schedules (9/80, 4/10) 
• Generous vacation, competitive 401(k), healthcare, relocation support 
• Opportunities for long-term career growth and internal advancement 
• Make meaningful contributions to national security and science 

🔗 Learn more: https://www.sandia.gov
📄 Position Duration: 1-year postdoc, renewable up to 5 years based on performance and funding
🔐 Security Clearance: DOE Q-level clearance required
📌 MEMS Technology Department: http://mems.sandia.gov

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