Leidos is looking for a DoD Secret cleared Facility Operations Specialist at White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico to perform a variety of duties to ensure the optimal utilization of government facilities consistent with requirements of efficiency, and cost effectiveness to support experiments for high-energy laser testing events. You will get to work alongside a multi-disciplinary team, in collaboration with Government researchers doing fun experiments in a laboratory and field-testing environments.  You will be at the forefront of new and defining research in facilities operations include the processes, tools, and assets that are required for a facility to fully perform as it is supposed to. Facility operations includes the day-to-day operations of the facility, as well executing test support and system improvement needs.

• Maintain an inventory of physical assets and the management of those assets
• Tracking the maintenance of facilities and physical assets, from preventative maintenance to scheduled maintenance and to emergency repairs.
• Knowledge and use of computer systems for utilizing and operation facilities.
• Able to analyze issues, planning, and make recommendations in adjustments to support operational functions.
• Prepare and equip facility for OSHA/EPA/Fire periodic audits.
• Comply with corporate and OSHA regulations associate with hazardous materials and safety.
• Perform mechanical and electrical installations and repairs.
• Fabricate materials utilizing machine tools and welders.

Basic Qualifications

• 10 years’ experience in specific area or a BA and 4 years in specific area.
• Understanding and experience with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Army regulations, Precision Measurement Equipment Laboratory (PMEL)/Test Measurement & Diagnostics Equipment (TMDE) instructions, and HazMat processes.
• Facility maintenance experience including upgrades and modifications.
• Experience with hardware systems and or remote testing on complex systems.
• Ability to set up experiments, run tests and collect data.
• Computer proficiency using MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Must have strong oral and written communication skills. 
• Machine shop operations of Lathe, Mills, and welders.
• Ability to move materials and test articles via trucks and trailers (non-CDL)
• Current DoD Secret Clearance is required for consideration

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience is desired in testbed design, build, and calibration; data acquisition development; and test planning, data collection and test reporting.
• Experience with laser and radiation safety and system operations
• Cryogenic/Vacuum equipment operation and maintenance experience
• Experience with lasers, sources, optics, electro-optics, detectors, cameras, calibration equipment and diagnostic equipment.

Original Posting Date:

While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.