Lead R&D Systems Engineer - JTA Evaluation & Qualification

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

Job summary

Sandia National Laboratories in Albuquerque is seeking an experienced R&D Systems Engineer to join the W93/Mk7 program as the Evaluation & Qualification Lead for Joint Test Assemblies. You will collaborate across organizations and customers to advance program objectives and integrate testing strategies.

The role requires coordinating modeling, simulation, and tests, managing facilities logistics, preparing for reviews, and producing documentation. Travel is required and onsite work is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline and five years of directly relevant experience or equivalent combination.
• Experience with modeling, simulation, and testing of complex systems.
• Strong communication skills and ability to coordinate across multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Establish comprehensive modeling, simulation, and testing strategies for JTA systems.
• Engage with design agencies and stakeholders to define program objectives and coordinate efforts.
• Manage programmatic commitments and communications with customers and stakeholders.
• Coordinate logistics with testing facilities, including scheduling and on-site support.
• Lead planning and execution of systems testing activities and prepare for test readiness reviews.

Skills

Systems engineering

Modeling & simulation

Technical communications

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline

Five years of relevant experience

Job description

Sandia National Laboratories in Albuquerque is seeking an experienced R&D Systems Engineer to join the W93/Mk7 program as the Evaluation & Qualification Lead for Joint Test Assemblies. You will collaborate across organizations and customers to advance program objectives and integrate testing strategies.

The role requires coordinating modeling, simulation, and tests, managing facilities logistics, preparing for reviews, and producing documentation. Travel is required and onsite work is expected.