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
Are you an engineer who is passionate about systems engineering and dreams of utilizing state-of-the-art facilities to explore solutions? do you want to join a dynamic team and apply your technical experience and skills towards challenges with impact to national security? if so, you are one of the r&d systems engineers we seek.
As part of the w80-4 systems team, you’ll help lead the realization of supporting hardware critical to the fielding of the new 80-4 warhead designThis role will include the design and development of non-wr systems including trainers, compatibility test units (ctu), and flight test units (ftu)In this role, you’ll partner with engineering, research, and production teams across the broader nuclear security enterprise to realize the first new cruise missile-based warhead developed in the last 30 years.
On any given day, you may be called upon to:
Define and manage the interfaces within the type 5 trainer, ftu-3, or ctu design
Develop requirements for component prts and systems hardware
Execute verification and validation activities
Partner with pantex, the systems hardware assembly team, kcnsc, and component prts to refine requirements and plans
Team with surety engineers to develop and execute requirements verification plans
Review verification evidence at the system and component level to ensure requirements are met
Present your work to peers, external customers, and management in formal and informal settings
This position will offer you substantial opportunity for training, technical mentorship, and work across multiple sites within the nuclear security enterprise.
Some travel is required.
Qualifications we require
A bachelor`s degree in a stem field plus (5) years of related experience; or a master`s degree in a stem field, plus (2) years of related experience; or equivalent experience and/or achievements that demonstrate the knowledge, skills and ability to perform the duties of the job
Ability to obtain and maintain a doe q-level security clearance
Qualifications we desire
Active doe q-level security clearance
Knowledge and experience with weapon system trainers, flight test units, or compatibility test units
Knowledge and experience with nd components and systems
Degree or experience in systems engineering applied to complicated or large-scale products
Experience in the definition and verification of requirements
Experience working with nse laboratories and plants including pantex, kcnsc, and llnl
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with diverse teams and across differing communication styles
Strong commitment to quality, safety, collaboration, and teamwork
About our team
The w80-4 nm systems engineering team partners with groups 2320 and 2350 on b61-12 program scope and partners with groups 8240 and 8260 at snl/ca on w80-4 program scopeThis organization supports the weapon systems engineering centers, which are responsible for assuring the safety, reliability and security of us nuclear weapons enabling the defense of our nation through our nuclear strategic deterrentThe organization is comprised of a group of dedicated and motivated technologists and engineers, primarily in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and systems engineeringThe b61-12 program is currently in phase 6.4, production engineering, and the w80-4 program is currently in phase 6.3, development engineering.
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.
