R&D Electrical Engineer: Hazard Analysis & Systems Safety

Sandia National Laboratories; New Mexico; On-site; USD 102,400 - 199,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous vacation

Strong medical

401k plan

Relocation assistance

Learning opportunities

Job summary

Sandia National Laboratories in Albuquerque, NM (also listed for Livermore, CA, or Amarillo, TX) seeks an R&D Electrical Engineer to advance Nuclear Deterrence-related research. You will collaborate with systems engineering to ensure safe production operations and mitigate electrical/mechanical hazards through modeling, analysis, and testing.

Applicants must hold a Bachelor's degree and be able to obtain DOE Q-level clearance; a graduate degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience demonstrating independent research and development.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance and Sigma 14/15.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Systems Engineering and design teams to ensure safe operations of components and systems in production facilities.
• Utilize modeling, simulation, analysis, and testing to identify and mitigate unintended electrical and mechanical energy hazards during production.
• Engage with Subject Matter Experts at Sandia and other Nuclear Security Enterprise sites to assess potential hazards and evaluate control effectiveness in production areas.
• Develop and document technical justifications for component/system responses to electrical and mechanical insults.
• Initiate and implement continuous improvement activities.
• Summarize and present findings to management, customers, and stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Graduate degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Job description

Sandia National Laboratories in Albuquerque, NM (also listed for Livermore, CA, or Amarillo, TX) seeks an R&D Electrical Engineer to advance Nuclear Deterrence-related research. You will collaborate with systems engineering to ensure safe production operations and mitigate electrical/mechanical hazards through modeling, analysis, and testing.

Applicants must hold a Bachelor's degree and be able to obtain DOE Q-level clearance; a graduate degree is preferred.