Experienced R&D Systems Engineer - System Level Qualification, Onsite

Sandia National Laboratories; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 118,000 - 236,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9/80 compressed work schedule

4/10 compressed workweek

Telecommuting options

Part-time work possibilities

Relocation assistance and solid work/l

Job summary

Sandia National Laboratories in Albuquerque, NM is seeking a highly motivated Research & Development (R&D) Systems Engineer to lead system qualification activities for the Mobile Guardian Transporter program. You will drive qualification strategies, oversee electromagnetic testing, and coordinate with DoD partners to ensure safety and performance of critical materials transport systems.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree with five years of relevant experience and the ability to obtain a DOE Q

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline and five (5) years of directly relevant experience or equivalent
• Ability to obtain a DOE Q clearance
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with System Qualification and System Engineering Leads to develop and execute qualification strategies
• Manage system-level electromagnetic test program addressing HERO, shielding, and near-strike events
• Lead analysis and integration of qualification evidence for normal environmental conditions
• Develop and release test plans, readiness reviews, test execution, data assessments, quick-look reports and test reports
• Coordinate with internal Sandia partners and external DoD/DoW stakeholders
• Present status updates to internal and external partners including management
• Collaborate with MGT design team leads to align tests with qualification needs and support ModSim activities

Skills

System qualification leadership

Ability to obtain a DOE Q clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline

Job description

Job ID: 698737

Location: Albuquerque, NM

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

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. Some 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 vacation, strong medical and other benefits, competitive 401k, learning opportunities, relocation assistance and amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance*

World-changing technologies. Life-changing careers. Learn more about Sandia at: http://www.sandia.gov

*These benefits vary by job classification.

What Your Job Will Be Like

Organization 6761 is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Research & Development (R&D) Systems Engineer to support one of our nation's key assets safely and securely transporting critical materials across the highways of the United States. In this role, you will have the opportunity to directly contribute to our national security by leading critical system qualification activities for the Mobile Guardian Transporter (MGT), the next generation of transport vehicles designed to ensure the safe, secure movement of vital materials. Your role in leading qualification activities for normal environments and system-level electromagnetic testing, and supporting other system-level electrical qualification activities will be essential to the success and safety of this mission‑critical program.

We hope you will join us to contribute to this critical national security program and advance your career in an exciting, mission‑driven environment.

In this role, you will be responsible for the following key activities:

• Collaborate with System Qualification and System Engineering Leads to develop and execute qualification strategies aligned with program requirements.
• Manage a comprehensive system-level electromagnetic test program addressing HERO (Hazards of Electromagnetic Radiation to Ordnance), shielding effectiveness, and near-strike lightning events, coordinating with Department of Defense/Department of War partners.
• Lead the analysis and integration of qualification evidence for normal environmental conditions.
• Develop and release documentation including test plans, test readiness reviews, test execution, data assessments, quick look reports, and test reports.
• Review and support subsystem and component qualification efforts, including test plan development, execution oversight, and report generation.
• Engage with a broad range of internal Sandia organizational partners, including Weapon Systems, test and analysis groups, and the Production Agency.
• Prepare and present both technical and programmatic status updates to internal and external partners, including Sandia management and Federal Program management.
• Collaborate closely with MGT design team leads and the ModSim lead to understand subsystem designs and modeling requirements, ensuring system-level tests align with qualification needs and providing test results to inform and validate ModSim activities.

This role involves a dynamic mix of system-level testing and qualification activities, with periodic travel required to support large-scale test events. Due to the nature of the responsibilities, this position requires onsite work.

Salary Range

$117,500 - $235,700

*Salary range is estimated, and actual salary will be determined after consideration of the selected candidate's experience and qualifications, and application of any approved geographic salary differential.

Qualifications We Require

• A Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline and five (5) years of directly relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of directly relevant education and engineering or scientific experience that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform independent research and development
• Ability to obtain a DOE Q clearance

Qualifications We Desire

The ideal R&D S&E Systems Engineering candidate for Sandia National Laboratories will in addition possess the following:

• Graduate degree in Engineering or a highly related field where an independent research project was a graduation requirement (e.g., independent project, thesis, or dissertation).
• Experience working with Nuclear Security Enterprise (NSE) laboratories and plants including Pantex, Kansas City National Security Campus (KCNSC), Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), Los Alamos National Laboratory, and Kansas City National Security Campus/New Mexico Operations (KCNSC/NMO).
• Experience working on engineering design, qualification, production, or related modeling/simulation projects.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams.

Also, for this posting we are seeking individuals with the following experience:

• Experience in system qualification and leading test execution of large system-level qualification tests
• Familiarity with electromagnetic testing and electrical system qualification is strongly preferred
• Experience with electrical characterization of components and sub-system analysis
• Experience with testing to MIL-STD-461 and MIL-STD-464
• Experience with qualification testing to MIL-STD-810, IEC 60068, SAE J1455, RTCA/DO-160, or equivalent
• Strong organizational and communication skills to manage complex test programs and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams
• Demonstrated ability to solve complex engineering problems and adapt to evolving test requirements
• Knowledge of the specific technologies represented by the hazardous facility operations i.e. pulsed power, radiation sciences, high power, explosives, etc.
• Ability and confidence working in a classified environment and with classified components
• Working in a schedule, budget, and requirement constrained environment
• Understanding and application of Sandia work planning and control methods

About Our Team

The MGT Mechanical Products and System Qualification Org 06761, consists of engineers and technologists dedicated to supporting the design, manufacturing, and qualification of the Mobile Guardian Trailer (MGT). System qualification includes both the mechanical products, as well as the electrical components that will ensure the safety and security of cargo and containers, protect the public, meet nuclear explosive safety requirements associated with accident scenarios and reduce the risk to new security threats. The MGT is a highly complex system with demanding safety, security, and technical performance requirements.

Posting Duration

This posting will be open for application submissions for a minimum of three (3) calendar days, including the 'posting date'. Sandia reserves the right to extend the posting date at any time.

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 verifications. Applicants for employment need to be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Q‑level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship. If you hold more than one citizenship (i.e., of the U.S. and 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 clearance. Substance 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.

NNSA Requirements for MedPEDs

If you have a Medical Portable Electronic Device (MedPED), such as a pacemaker, defibrillator, drug-releasing pump, hearing aids, or diagnostic equipment and other equipment for measuring, monitoring, and recording body functions such as heartbeat and brain waves, if employed by Sandia National Laboratories you may be required to comply with NNSA security requirements for MedPEDs.

If you have a MedPED and you are selected for an on-site interview at Sandia National Laboratories, there may be additional steps necessary to ensure compliance with NNSA security requirements prior to the interview date.