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 dedicated systems engineers to join our multi-disciplinary team for the exciting work being done to protect critical national security assets for our interagency and international partners!
On any given day, you may be called on to:
Complete activities related to system level design, engineering, and testing
Help our customers and partners identify, define, and derive requirements to meet functional and operational needs during the design process
Implement requirements through design definition activities, including design reports, engineering drawings, and performance specifications.
Build system or sub-system test plans that are traced to requirements.
Implement test plans in laboratory, test site, and operational locations
We are also responsible for selecting commercial-off-the-shelf products that meet detailed performance specifications and customer requirementsThis position will require about 35% travel, as our work supports customers and sites around the united states and in overseas locations.
Qualifications we require
Bachelor`s degree in a relevant stem field plus 5 years` relevant experience
Recent project leadership experience (within the last 5 years)
Ability to obtain a doe q clearance
Qualifications we desire
Active doe q/dod top secret clearance
Civil or power engineering experience
Recent (within the past 5 years) experience in physical security system design, testing, and engineering
Proven ability to analyze and breakdown systems into manageable and discrete parts for better understanding and troubleshooting
Possess a strong dedication to positive teaming dynamic and the ability to excel within a fast-paced multifaceted environment
Experience deriving system requirements into sub-system and component requirements
Experience in military based security analysis or technologies (interior/exterior sensors, video, networks, data fusion, etc.) and / or experience with dod applications of physical security
Experience with part/material selection and ordering
Experience with calibrating test equipment
Process management experience
Pmp certification
About our team
The nuclear security engineering and operations department assesses, designs, tests, and implements physical security systems to protect critical national security assets for interagency and international partnersThe department provides domain experts in project management, policy and risk analysis, vulnerability assessments, intrusion detection, video assessment, entry control, alarm communication and display, response force planning, and modeling and simulation.
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.
