Manager, Electromagnetic Systems and Quality - Radiation and Electromagnetic Effects 1313, Onsite

Sandia National Laboratories; New Mexico; On-site; USD 165,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable housing

Reasonable cost of living

Job summary

Sandia National Laboratories seeks a Manager, R&D Science and Engineering to lead the Electromagnetic Systems and Qualification Department (1313). The role focuses on EM environments, providing analysis, design guidance, and experiments to support nuclear weapon qualification, and advanced electronics development to operate in challenging environments.

You will manage priorities, staff development, and cross-lab partnerships while championing innovation and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in science or engineering (MS or Ph.D.) and five years of directly relevant experience or equivalent combination demonstrating independent research capability.
• Active DOE Q-level security clearance and ability to obtain Sigma 14/15 access.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for presenting proposals, reports and documentation.
• Experience leading teams, handling multiple priorities, and responding to customer support needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Electromagnetic Systems and Qualification Department with focus on EM environments.
• Provide analysis, design guidance, and experiments to support nuclear weapon qualification in various environments.
• Establish priorities, manage workload, and align staff work with partners and customers.
• Build and maintain trust-based relationships across the laboratory and with key stakeholders.
• Champion staff development including hiring, onboarding, recruiting, and performance management.
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities to enhance quality and impact of department products.

Job description

Manager, Electromagnetic Systems and Quality - Radiation and Electromagnetic Effects 1313, Onsite

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:

The Radiation and Electromagnetic Effects Group, 1310, is seeking an R&D Science and Engineering Manager to lead the Electromagnetic Systems and Qualification Department.

With focus on electromagnetic (EM) environments, the EM Systems & Quals Department (1313) provides analysis, design guidance, and experiments in support of nuclear weapon qualification in normal, abnormal, and hostile environments, as well as research and development for advanced electronics that can operate through these environments.

On any given day, you may be called upon to:

Ensuring that NNSA customer needs are satisfied safely and securely through managing and coordinating specific deliverables

Establish priorities to manage workload.

Understand the capabilities of your organization and connect the work and expertise of your staff with partners and customers

Coordinate and represent departmental work and capabilities across the laboratory

Build, maintain, and leverage trust‑based relationships with critical partners across the laboratory

Champion and manage staff development, including hiring, onboarding, professional development, recruiting, and performance management, consistent with the mission of the organization

Identify and champion innovative approaches and continuous improvement opportunities to enhance the quality, efficiency, and impact of departmental products and services

Manage a Classified Workstation including a VTR and specialized IT assets and support team

Promote and lead fundamental and applied research projects

Due to the nature of work, the selected candidate must be able to work onsite.

Salary Range:

$163,700 - $278,000

*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 graduate degree in science or engineering (MS or Ph.D.) 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.

Active DOE Q-level security clearance and the ability to obtain Sigma 14/15 access

Qualifications We Desire:

The ideal Manager, R&D Science and Engineering candidate for Sandia National Laboratories will in addition possess the following:

Outstanding interpersonal skills in developing trusting relationships with peers, staff, management, customers, and stakeholders

Excellent written and verbal communication skills in the development and delivery of presentations, proposals, reports and documentation

Two or more years of demonstrated leadership skills, in particular, the ability to exercise resourcefulness and initiative in approaching and dealing with ambiguity, leading multiple competing priorities, and unplanned requests for customer support

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

Experience in the fields of electromagnetics, electrical engineering and/or radiation effects in microelectronics

Knowledge of National Security programs, including experience with DOE and National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) defense programs, as well as their oversight agencies

A track record of process improvements or capability development demonstrating a commitment to continuous improvement

Demonstrated experience in building and advancing high performing teams

About Our Team:

With focus on electromagnetic (EM) environments, Department 1313 provides analysis, design guidance, and experiments in support of nuclear weapon qualification in normal, abnormal, and hostile environments, as well as research and development for advanced electronics that can operate through these environments.

1313 manages test facilities in TA-IV, which include Reverberation Chambers (RC), GigaHertz Transverse Electromagnetic Cells (GTEM), and a Semi‑Anechoic Chamber (SAC).

Security Clearance:

Position requires a Department of Energy (DOE) Q security clearance to start, or equivalent active security clearance with another U.S. government 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 verifications. Applicants for employment need to be able to 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.

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