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
Why join sandia’s nuclear deterrence programs? we develop advanced technologies to ensure global peaceJoin us in our critical mission to ensure the safety, security, and reliability of our nation`s nuclear deterrents!
Do you love working at sandia but want to try something new? experienced r&d systems engineers with a mechanical engineering background will find lots of opportunities in our w80-4 life extension program.
When you join our team, you will be part of a diverse, collaborative group that values individual contributions and encourages a culture of respect for allThe work is challenging, dynamic and it will require high accuracyThis career path offers opportunities to be influential, mentor early career engineers, and have significant visibility and responsibility over program deliverables.
Systems engineers contribute in the following ways:
Manage system-level design architecture and analysis that combines component parts and subsystems into a complete functional system
Lead test planning to verify requirements and qualify hardware
Collaborate on maturation of requirements for specific areas or components
Lead integration activities with other systems engineers and product realization teams
Provide technical consultations on critical design elements
Present at technical design reviews
Conduct or assist with cost account management
Represent sandia on multi-organizational project teams
Qualifications we require
Bachelor`s degree plus 5 or more years’ related experience; or master’s degree plus 3 or more years’ related experience, or phd in mechanical engineering, systems engineering or related discipline; or equivalent related experience and/or achievements that demonstrate the knowledge, skills and ability to perform independent research and development.
Academic or job experiences in areas such as: engineering design, qualification, production, or related modeling/simulation projects
Ability to travel up to 25%
Active u.sDoe q-level security clearance
Qualifications we desire
Experience working on engineering design, qualification, production, or related modeling/simulation projects
Familiarity with computational simulation and modeling tools and/or computer aided design tools - creo/proe, solidworks etc.
Outstanding verbal and written skills, including the ability to develop and present briefings that are clear and compelling
Ability to take initiative and be a self-starter in an ambiguous environment
Knowledge and/or experience of system engineering concepts and principles
About our team
The w80-4 system integration departments are part of the sandia/california weapon systems engineering centerThe weapon systems engineering center is responsible for assuring the safety, reliability and security of u.sNuclear weapons enabling the defense of our nation through our nuclear strategic deterrentThe w80-4 system integration departments are comprised of a group of dedicated and motivated engineers with advanced technical degrees, primarily in mechanical and electrical engineeringA major effort for this organization is the engineering design and development in support of a life extension program for a nuclear warhead (w80-4)The w80-4 warhead will be deployed on the future u.sAir force long range standoff (lrso) cruise missile that will replace the existing air launched cruise missile (alcm)/w80 warhead weapon system in our nation`s nuclear deterrent stockpileThis is a long term program that will require close collaboration with many different departments within sandia as well as with organizations outside of sandia such as llnl, nnsa, production facilities, and the department of defense (dod).
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.
