Job details
Job type full-time temporary
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 highly motivated individual to become part of the air delivered weapons team, initially supporting the w80-4 surveillance program but also assisting with other existing programsOur team leads the planning, execution, analysis and reporting of the system-level laboratory and flight tests that inform the assessment of the weaponYou will be responsible for managing your commitments, working with your team on tasking, and managing your time and career growth within the context of an encouraging and enabling environmentYou will have opportunities to participate in trainings that will grow your skills and your ability to contribute to projects.
On any given day, you may be called on to:
Interact with team members and leadership to identify analysis needs and requirements.
Perform engineering research tasks independently and with multi-disciplinary teams to turn those needs into practical software analysis solutions.
Perform analysis using existing solutions and develop new solutions to assess data sets from system and component tests.
Work with analysis software team to identify shortcomings of existing analysis capabilities and implement new improved functionality.
Use creative approaches to solve complex problems and analyses.
Understand sources of data uncertainty and incorporate into analysis through use of statistical methodologies
Deliver written or oral communication to customers and partners.
Demonstrate technical breadth and depth by explaining observed behavior in data sets.
Note: applicants chosen for an interview will be asked to provide a 10-minute briefing that illustrates their background, related experience on data analysis projects, and interest in the position.
Qualifications we require
Bachelor’s degree in a stem field.
Ability to acquire and maintain a doe q-level security clearance.
Qualifications we desire
Experience in data analysis and reporting results.
Detail oriented individual with a demonstrated ability to complete multiple high priority items with similar need dates.
Strong documentation skills.
Demonstrated communication and teaming skills.
Degree in computer engineering, computer science, or electrical engineering.
Two or more years` science or engineering experience in relevant government or industry programs delivering large complex systems - contributions in domains such as: modeling and simulation, software development, design and realization of products that include electrical components, or product testing and evaluation.
Experience with requirements analysis and/or experience working with s.m.a.r.tRequirements (i.e., experience reading and interpreting requirements and planning on how to meet and prove those requirements are met).
Experience writing analytical software in python to support data analysis on large data sets (but not necessarily big data).
Demonstrated critical-thinking and problem-solving skills to develop creative technical solutions.
Eagerness to work in a multi-disciplinary team environment.
Ability to bring diverse technical perspectives, experience, and interests to the group.
Active us doe q-level security clearance or dod equivalent.
About our team
The primary objective of our organization is to assure that the us nuclear weapon stockpile remains safe, secure, and reliable as the underlying basis of the us nuclear deterrent capability.
Department members provide the technical and programmatic leadership for system-level laboratory and flight testing programs for stockpile air delivered weapon systemsIn support of weapon modernization programs such as the w80-4, we collaborate to develop requirements for the weapon, future testers, and new data analysis softwareUltimately, we provide engineering support for the life-cycle of the weapons, including: special studies, testing and data analysis, and leading root cause investigations that can stem from testingConducting the data analysis and reporting on weapon performance requires a thorough understanding of the technical performance of the weapon and data collection systemsWe are responsible for communicating test results to our customers and stakeholders through presentations or written reportsEach department member is encouraged to pursue continuous improvement in personal technical capabilities, teaming skills, and innovative processes and procedures to be able to effectively manage a growing myriad of increasingly complex technical challenges.
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, 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.
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.
