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Cleared Senior / Principal R&D Systems Engineer - W76-0 Weapon System Lead, Onsite

Cleared Senior / Principal R&D Systems Engineer - W76-0 Weapon System Lead, Onsite

Sandia National LaboratoriesAlbuquerque, NM, United States
12 hours ago
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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 vacation, 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.

    • What Your Job Will Be Like

    We are seeking a highly motivated R&D Systems Engineer to serve as the Weapon System Lead (WSL) for the W76-0 Weapon System Team. The successful candidate will gain in-depth knowledge of the W76-0 nuclear weapon components, subsystems, and systems, with opportunities to engage broadly across the Nuclear Weapons community.

    In this unique leadership role, the successful candidate will have broad authority to manage a range of engineering projects while serving as the technical expert for the weapon system. This includes designing test configurations, planning and coordinating tests, system integration, modeling and simulation, conducting large-scale system tests, surveillance, and annual assessment activities.

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

  • Serve as the SNL system integrator, facilitating communication and coordination between SNL internal partners and external stakeholders to ensure the success of the W76-0 program.
  • Collaborate closely with the W76-0 department manager to define and execute daily activities and priorities.
  • Present technical and programmatic updates to SNL leadership and external partners.
  • Direct assessment activities to support the annual assessment report, Lab Director's Letter, and Lab Director Briefing.
  • Provide leadership in resolving technical trades ensuring continuous program progress.
  • Coordinate with project management personnel to develop schedules, budgets, and project plans.
  • Partner with peer stakeholder leaders to negotiate requirements, deliverables, and risks.
  • Manage the roles, responsibilities, and deliverables of the technical team.
  • Work with team members, especially the Technical Basis Realization Team (TBRT) Lead, to define, plan, and execute test activities.
  • Communicate status, issues, and concerns to various levels of management.
  • Lead research and development conceptual system trade studies.
  • Apply systems engineering principles to research, design, and develop experiments, processes, and technologies.
  • Lead anomaly resolution teams through root cause analysis and trade space options to champion a path forward.
  • Mentor system and other Sandia staff members through formal and informal methods.

    • Due to the nature of the work, the selected applicant must be able to work onsite. The role will require occasional travel (up to 25% of the time).

    Salary Range

    $114,000 - $227,500

  • 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

  • A bachelors degree in a relevant discipline and five (5) years of directly relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of directly relevant education and engineering or scientific experience that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform independent research and development.
  • Active DOE Q clearance or equivalent with the ability to participate in random polygraph testing, as requested.

    • Qualifications We Desire

    The ideal R&D Systems Engineer candidate for Sandia National Laboratories will in addition possess the following :

  • Graduate degree in Engineering or a highly related field where an independent research project was a graduation requirement (e.g., independent project, thesis, or dissertation).
  • Experience working with Nuclear Security Enterprise (NSE) laboratories and plants including Pantex, Kansas City National Security Campus (KCNSC), Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) and Kansas City National Security Campus / New Mexico Operations (KCNSC / NMO).
  • Experience working on engineering design, qualification, production, or related modeling / simulation projects.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams.

    • Also, for this posting we are seeking individuals with the following experience :

  • Experience in a leadership role managing technical and programmatic responsibilities.
  • Self-motivated and positive individual comfortable in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to integrate and work effectively across multiple technical teams and with management.
  • Experience using engineering principles to conduct trade studies for system solutions.
  • Experience with test instrumentation, test plans, and defining test objectives and methods.
  • Knowledge and understanding of Nuclear Weapon Systems.
  • Familiarity with SNL drawing and authorization systems, product development and qualification, testing and evaluation, modeling, and simulation.

    • About Our Team

    We are responsible for the W76-0 / -1 / -2 nuclear weapon stockpile, overseeing a suite of activities that support annual assessment, surveillance, lifetime planning, and associated development of the weapon systems. In addition to established stockpile responsibilities, we partner closely on various development and qualification projects, including the JTA3, Mk4B, ALT939 Integrated Surety Architecture, and D5LE2 programs. Our production activities at KCNSC require frequent communication.

    Additionally, our team leads the development of testers and operational activities for hardware, providing engineering leadership for all W76-0 / -1 / -2 test body assembly and disassembly activities. We interface with test and computational simulation organizations across the Labs and manage the schedule and budget associated with executing the annual assessment process on behalf of NNSA and our Navy customers.

    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.

    Security Clearance

    Position requires a Department of Energy (DOE) Q security clearance to start, or equivalent active security clearance with another U.S. government agency (e.g., DOD). Sandia is required by DOE directive 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 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.

    NNSA Requirements for MedPEDs

    If you have a Medical Portable Electronic Device (MedPED), such as a pacemaker, defibrillator, drug-releasing pump, hearing aids, or diagnostic equipment and other equipment for measuring, monitoring, and recording body functions such as heartbeat and brain waves, if employed by Sandia National Laboratories you may be required to comply with NNSA security requirements for MedPEDs.

    If you have a MedPED and you are selected for an on-site interview at Sandia National Laboratories, there may be additional steps necessary to ensure compliance with NNSA security requirements prior to the interview date.

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