Hypersonics & Missile Systems Lead, Systems Engineering

Sandia National Laboratories; New Mexico; On-site; USD 118,000 - 236,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Flexible work arrangements

Excellent benefits

Job summary

Sandia National Laboratories in New Mexico is seeking an R&D S&E Systems Engineer to lead concept development for missile and weapon systems within the 5420 Strike Systems group. You will coordinate multidisciplinary teams, translate needs into defined, testable requirements, and guide proposals for government sponsors.

Onsite work is required. The role offers an opportunity to shape national security technology, collaborate with COCOMs and NSE partners, and contribute to strategic R&D programs

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline and five years of directly relevant experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance.
• Graduate degree and NSE experience are desirable but not required.

Responsibilities

• Develop, advise, and manage requirements for hypersonic, ballistic, and cruise missiles in the R&D and Weapon Development space.
• Lead concept studies: shape the scope, develop success criteria, and direct technical approach; coordinate multidisciplinary teams.
• Engage with COCOMS, services, and the IC to understand gaps and identify potential solutions.
• Translate operational needs into requirements: define L0/L1 requirements, interfaces, constraints, and known unknowns.
• Work with peer Systems Engineers and SMEs across many Engineering disciplines and communicate results to sponsors and decision makers.

Skills

Systems engineering

Multidisciplinary teams

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Sandia National Laboratories in New Mexico is seeking an R&D S&E Systems Engineer to lead concept development for missile and weapon systems within the 5420 Strike Systems group. You will coordinate multidisciplinary teams, translate needs into defined, testable requirements, and guide proposals for government sponsors.

Onsite work is required. The role offers an opportunity to shape national security technology, collaborate with COCOMs and NSE partners, and contribute to strategic R&D programs