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
We are seeking experienced team members for a joint test assembly qualification leadYour responsibilities will include leadership, planning, approval, and oversight of system qualification activities that range from component and system level tests (mechanical, thermal, electrical, flight, materials, etc.), modeling and simulation, analysis, and requirements verificationBuilding a positive relationship with the other system organizations in centers 2300 (nm) and 8200 (ca), the engineering sciences organizations, test organizations, and quality engineering are essential for the success of this positionThe successful candidate will have proven skills in systems engineering and partnership building, both of which are critical for this multi-site, multi-agency programImmediate knowledge of the w80-4 lep and joint test assemblies is not required, but the candidate must have the willingness and aptitude to develop that knowledge in a timely manner.
On any given day, you may be called on to:
Lead a system qualification sub-team - a multi-discipline team of engineers, analysts, and project management partners.
Develop and execute a qualification strategy and program that provides qualification data used to verify the w80-4 jta design meets it’s requirements.
Responsible for oversight of all activities (tests, modeling/simulation, analysis) that support qualification.
Responsible for development of test objectives, allocation of requirements to tests, and identification of test data needs to support verification activities.
Support test leads with test planning, execution, and analysis.
Upport the development and implementation of the system rq-v.
Partner with the system test and qualification teams, system design team, system requirements team, prts, engineering sciences organizations, test organizations, hardware management and assembly organizations, quality engineering, nnsa, llnl, production agencies, air force, and lrso missile contractors to plan and execute system qualification activities.
Provide briefings to different levels of management and program partners.
This position requires the ability to travel up to 10%.
Qualifications we require
Bachelor’s degree in relevant engineering discipline plus (5) years of relevant experience, or equivalent relevant engineering and scientific education and/or experience.
A current u.s.doe q-level security clearance.
Qualifications we desire
Experience in management and execution of complex projects.
Demonstrated experience in developing positive relationships with other sandia organizations, external partners, customers, and stakeholders.
Experience in leading and contributing to multi-discipline and multi-organization teams.
Experience in applying systems engineering approaches and discipline to engineering activities.
Ability to set direction, resolve ambiguity, and respond flexibly in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
Experience working with the nuclear security enterprise.
B.sOr m.sIn electrical engineering.
Knowledge of nuclear weapon product realization process, policies, design, qualification, and production.
Experience working on a system or component qualification team.
Experience in engineering design, qualification, production, and related projects.
Experience working as a test lead or test engineer.
Experience with earned value management (evm).
Outstanding interpersonal skills, including ability to present to diverse audiences.
Ability to work well in a cross-functional team environment.
Experience with fabrication of prototypes.
Experience with electrical, mechanical and environmental tests.
Experience with requirements development for components and/or systems.
About our team
The w80-4 system qualification department (2347) is one of several departments leading the system level activities for the w80-4 life extension program (lep) at sandia national laboratoriesThe w80-4 systems team consists of integrated departments in nm and ca that plan, coordinate, and execute the design, development, and qualification activities in partnership with internal and external customers and stakeholders.
The system qualification department is responsible for activities supporting system qualification, system-level hardware management, and the warhead assembly/disassembly product realization team (prt)The department works closely with other w80-4 system departments and other core partner organizations in project management, information management, modeling and simulation, analysis, quality, test, and hardware management and assemblyThe department also works closely with external core partners to include lawrence livermore national laboratory (llnl), kansas city national security campus (kcnsc), pantex,
National nuclear security administration (nnsa), air force, and the lrso missile contractors.
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.
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.
