Cleared Senior/Principal R&D Systems Engineer - Nuclear Threat Science Technical Program Manage[...]

Sandia National Laboratories; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 114,000 - 227,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous vacation

Comprehensive medical benefits

Competitive 401k

Learning opportunities

Relocation assistance

Amenities supporting work/life balance

Job summary

A leading national laboratory is seeking a Cleared Senior/Principal R&D Systems Engineer to manage the Nuclear Threat Science Technical Program. This role involves significant collaboration, strategic planning, and mentoring within a critical security domain. The position offers competitive salary and benefits, with opportunities for career advancement and flexible work arrangements.

Qualifications

• 4+ years leading large technical projects or programs.
• 2+ years managing customer expectations and leading teams.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute the NTS program, including development of execution plans.
• Mentor and coach technical staff.
• Lead inter-agency working groups and engagements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Education

Master’s degree in a relevant STEM field

PhD in a relevant STEM discipline

Job description

Cleared Senior/Principal R&D Systems Engineer - Nuclear Threat Science Technical Program Manager, Onsite

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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 areas. Main reasons to join us include:

• Challenging work with significant impact contributing to security, peace, and freedom worldwide
• Extraordinary co-workers
• Access to some of the best tools, equipment, and research facilities globally
• Opportunities for career advancement and enrichment
• Flexible work arrangements such as 9/80, 4/10 workweeks, part-time, and telecommuting options
• Generous vacation, comprehensive medical benefits, competitive 401k, learning opportunities, relocation assistance, and amenities supporting work/life balance

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced R&D Systems Engineer - Technical Program Manager to serve as Sandia's Nuclear Threat Science (NTS) Technical Program Manager. The role involves advancing our Nation's counter-WMD capabilities through engineering, science understanding, and technology development. You will collaborate with program leadership across Sandia, NNSA labs, NNSA HQ, and external agencies, including managing cross-program engagement with Incident Response (NEST), Nuclear Forensics, Systems Analysis, and Data Sciences.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and execute the NTS program, including development of execution plans, reporting, and collaboration with technical experts
• Define the future of the Threat Science mission and establish technical and programmatic direction
• Partner with other program elements for strategic planning and capability development
• Mentor and coach technical staff
• Increase awareness of the Threat Science mission within SNL
• Lead and participate in inter-agency working groups, meetings, and engagements
• Develop new concepts and ideas for future capabilities and studies
• Collaborate across programs, capabilities, and external partners to maximize impact

This role may require up to 25% travel, including some international travel. Applicants are encouraged to submit a cover letter along with their resume. The position requires onsite work due to the sensitive nature of the work.

Salary Range

$114,000 - $227,500, based on experience and qualifications. Actual salary will be determined accordingly.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a relevant STEM field plus 4+ years of related experience or equivalent education and experience
• At least four years of leading large technical projects or programs
• At least two years of experience in managing customer/sponsor expectations, leading technical teams, and developing work plans and budgets
• Active DOE Q and SCI clearance or DOD equivalent

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant STEM discipline
• Experience in Nuclear Incident Response, Nuclear Forensics, Threat Science, Data Sciences, or related fields
• Experience managing high-security programs and engaging with labs and external agencies
• Technical expertise in areas such as energetic materials, nuclear physics, modeling and simulation, or systems analysis
• Knowledge of safety and security requirements for hazardous activities
• Strong communication skills and experience as a NEST responder
• Current Derivative Classifier (DC) training

Additional Information

The Nuclear Threat Science Department supports national counter-terrorism efforts, providing technical expertise and tools to NNSA and other agencies. The position requires a DOE SCI security clearance, U.S. citizenship, and passing a pre-employment background check. We are committed to diversity and equal opportunity in employment.