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Job type full-time
Full job description
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.
Covid-19 vaccination mandate
Sandia demonstrates its commitment to public safety in the national interest by requiring that all new hires attest to their vaccination status before commencing employmentThe requirement also applies to those who are telecommuting and working virtually.
Any concerns about the ability to meet this requirement should be directed to hr solutions at (505) 284-4700.
What your job will be like
We are seeking a manager, r&d science and engineering to lead the tester engineering value stream department in the neutron generator enterprise (nge)You will play a key role in the success of the nge by ensuring that production and design engineering staff have the high-quality data needed to make design decisions and prove our products meet requirements before being shippedHigh level responsibilities include maintaining operational readiness of the production tester fleet, upgrading testers to support new products, and keeping the tester fleet modern through the delivery of new testersDoing so involves partnering effectively with the nge design and production teamsActive engagement with these teams is crucial to understanding and delivering automated test equipment that meets their needs and that delivery is aligned with production deadlinesSince there are multiple customers you will need to adapt to frequently changing schedules as well as competing priorities
On any given day, you may be called on to:
Be responsible for ensuring the safety and security of the tester fleet through development of processes, training, evaluation of hazards, and implementation of controlsOperational hazards include radiation, electrical (including high voltages), mechanical, thermal, pressure, and radiationSecurity encompasses operations in vault type rooms (vtrs), handling of classified documents and processing of digital data, as well as the employment of nuclear enterprise assurance (nea) as a means of ensuring our equipment and data are protected and will function as intended.
Oversee teams focused on maintaining our production tester fleet in a high state of operational readiness with minimal downtimeThis could include evaluation and oversight of problem-solving efforts, troubleshooting, repair and calibration activities, scheduling downtime for equipment refresh and upgrade or other maintenance activities.
Oversee development of new tester productsStaying abreast of new measurement and test equipment technologies, advancing labview based software architectures to promote efficiency and reuse, and development of common hardware architectures.
Manage a rigorous tester qualification process to ensure each physical asset is in exact agreement with its drawing definition.
Be an active participant within the sandia tester community with an eye towards strategic partnerships and collaboration.
Work with the center 7500 management team to develop a center-wide unified tester strategy.
Qualifications we require
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant technical discipline plus eight or more years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
Relevant experience would include work in one or more of the following areas: knowledge of and experience with automated test and measurement technology, experience with application and use of testing and/or process equipment, realization of high reliability product, experience with quality processes resulting in product qualification, and/or technical project management.
A commitment to operational excellence that includes experience in implementing safe work practices and mitigation of hazards.
Qualifications we desire
Graduate degree in physics, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, computer science or a closely related technical field.
Two or more years of leadership experience (product realization team lead, principal investigator, team lead, or management).
An ability to develop relationships leading to close partnerships with design and production agency stakeholders.
A thorough understanding of the mission and structure of the nuclear weapons enterprise.
Track record of leading or participating on multi-disciplinary technical teams.
Strong verbal and written communication skills as demonstrated through proposals, project management, technical reports, and/or a record of publications/presentations.
Aptitude for developing others through leadership, mentoring, and coaching.
Individuals that will be most competitive for this position will be able to demonstrate experience and/or competence to develop expertise in one or more of the following areas:
Design and development of systems, system sub-components, or test hardware
Processes for developing, delivering, and maintaining automated test equipment
Algorithms and software development for data analysis, with an interest or background in artificial intelligence/machine learning algorithm implementations as analysis tools
High consequence, high rigor safety, security, and quality operations
Lean six sigma or continuous improvement methodologies (preferably demonstrated by green belt/black belt certification)
Knowledge of test equipment architectures leading to software and hardware design standardization
About our team
Our broader group designs, develops, and supports production of neutron generators, subcomponents, and related test and measurement equipment and assures fielded product is always capable of reliably initiating a nuclear explosion, even in hostile environmentsWithin that group, the tester engineering value stream department is responsible for delivering automated test equipment to meet the data needs of the neutron generator enterprise (nge)We provide tester hardware that provides high fidelity data to assure products of national security importance are delivered that will function with an extremely high degree of reliability in adverse environmentsTo accomplish this, we define, design, build, and qualify automated test equipment used to support research, development, production, shelf life evaluation, and surveillance testing of neutron generators, sprytrons, and ancillary neutron measurement componentsWe also provide on-going engineering support and troubleshooting of an existing production tester fleet that is comprised of thirteen different types of testers that are utilized to validate functional performance and determine design margins on these productsThe department is comprised of a highly integrated and multi-disciplinary team covering the areas of project management, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, software engineering, cad drafting, and quality.
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 areasSome 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 technologiesLife-changing careersLearn more about sandia at: http://www.sandia.gov
These benefits vary by job classification.
Security clearance
Position requires a department of energy (doe) q security clearance to start, or equivalent active security clearance with another u.sGovernment 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 verificationsApplicants for employment need to be able to maintain a doe q-level security clearance, which requires u.sCitizenshipIf you hold more than one citizenship (i.e., of the u.sAnd 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 clearanceSubstance 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.
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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.
