Job details
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
Organization 6610, critical cyber systems science & technology, is seeking an enthusiastic and energetic person to lead the high confidence systems environment department, 6616This department’s brand is “our engineering excellence, your product confidence”Org6616 establishes strategic partnerships both within 6600 and outside 6600 across multiple divisionsThrough these partnerships we research, analyze, design, develop, test, and deliver well-engineered software architectures and products as well as system engineering models and frameworks for critical systems in high consequence mission environmentsKey competencies include software engineering; secure embedded software development; systems engineering (requirements engineering; mbse; technical planning, monitoring, and control); software quality engineering; and software verification, validation, and integration.
We are looking for an individual who will maintain and build upon the successes of this organization of exceptional software and systems engineersThe selected candidate should be well organized and able to stay focused while juggling a multi-dimensional department of high caliber individuals in multiple mission spacesThe selected applicant also should work confidently with staff matrixed across the laboratory, embracing the opportunities that this work provides for enrichment to the department, the group, and the center.
On any given day the successful candidate may be expected to
Partner with managers in 2430 and 7620 in managing the successful delivery of use control and mgt vetronics products
Provide supervision, staffing, and guidance of the verification, validation, and integration dynamics (vivid) team in its current use control verification, validation, and integration responsibilities and in its growth into other mission areas
Provide leadership and guidance as needed to department staff offering technical and programmatic assistance for project development and execution and identifying and securing assignments and resources
Partner with staff to identify career development goals and develop assignments that match those goals with mission needs and a sustainable work-life balance including planning for promotions, finding opportunities for skills growth and stretching outside comfort zones, and determining exciting and satisfying project and job assignments
Meet with department staff on a regular and consistent basis not only for required performance meetings but throughout the year to build and maintain strong trust relationships
Contribute to group and center efforts in strategic and tactical planning and process definition and implementation
Mentor and coach technical staff throughout the laboratories
Build strategic partnerships with managers across the laboratories to contribute to mission success
Perform day-to-day manager responsibilities such as being a dc, staying on track with approvals, hiring, managing office space needs, supporting telecommuters and virtual workers, and being available for staff
Qualifications we require
Advanced degree (masters or phd) in stem field, bachelor’s degree in a stem subject area plus 4 years’ experience
4, or more, years related experience in addition to the education requirement above
Proven experience with software engineering and systems engineering
Demonstrated understanding of software verification and validation and system integration
Familiarity with agile/scrum processes
Can obtain a sigma 15 clearance which may require non-lifestyle polygraph testing
Qualifications we desire
Advanced degree in computer science, computer engineering, software engineering, or systems engineering
Experience with formal software verification and validation processes
Experience with system integration
Experience with agile/scrum processes
Foundational knowledge of embedded software development
Formal management and application of software engineering standards, practices, and tools such as ieee or asc sqe
Strong written and verbal skills with experience in reviewing and editing other’s written papers and representing the work of others
Strong team leader that has demonstrated his/her ability to guide an experienced team and partner with customers
Proven ability to lead and guide a complex department or team in a strategic direction that aligns with organizational goals
Experience in mentoring, coaching, and strengthening staff in developing systems from r&d to production with a broad spectrum of customers
Experience engaging directly with other sandians to define and shape needs and jointly plan project requirements
Ability to identify emerging or critical technologies and capabilities that would enable growth for the department, group, or center and plan for their development and adoption
Experience writing work package agreements
Experience with multiple mission areas across sandia and especially with the nuclear deterrent mission area
Knowledge about use control and mgt vetronics
About our team
We perform research and development to support security solutions for a broad set of our national security customersThe organization provides integrated engineered security solutions along with enabling software for security applications and wmd responseThe consequences and impacts of the software delivered by 6610 have cultivated a deep expertise in software quality, and software verification methodsThe group enables solutions through expertise in solving issues that hinder cross-domain information flow, prevent situational awareness across a variety of domains and information sources, and common analytic needs across the national communityThe group is also responsible for working with the nuclear weapons community to deliver integrated security solutions with the transportation venue in coordination with fixed venues.
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
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 verificationsApplicants for employment need to be able to obtain and maintain a doe q-level security clearance and sci access, both of which require us citizenshipSci access may also require a polygraph examinationIf you hold more than one citizenship (i.e., of the u.sAnd another country), your ability to obtain these levels of access 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 the 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.
