R&D Electrical Engineer - Process Engineer, Onsite

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

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Job summary

Sandia National Laboratories seeks an R&D Electrical Engineer in the Ferro-Electric Neutron Generator (FENG) / ELNG Value Stream to step into a process engineer role. You will enable and sustain the full manufacturing life cycle, evaluating components for weapon systems and leading production process development.

You will anticipate risks, guide experiments, and collaborate across teams to improve design definition, quality and manufacturability while working onsite at Sandia.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field or equivalent.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q clearance.
• Experience with manufacturing processes in nuclear/defense environments.

Responsibilities

• Support product realization and evaluate components for nuclear weapon systems.
• Lead development and qualification of production processes to meet requirements.
• Improve understanding of NG requirements through experimental work and data analysis.
• Identify risks and drive continuous improvement in processes and design definitions.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Manufacturing processes

Quality systems

Lean Six Sigma

Root cause analysis

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

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R&D Electrical Engineer - Process Engineer, 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:

We are seeking a highly motivated R&D Electrical Engineer within the Ferro-Electric Neutron Generator (FENG) and Electronic Neutron Generator (ELNG) Value Stream to step into a process engineer role to enable and sustain the entire manufacturing life cycle. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to enhance their technical expertise in a dynamic manufacturing environment with challenging product design requirements, stringent quality standards and innovative manufacturing processes.

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

Participate in the product realization process in evaluating components that support nuclear weapon systems

Lead the identification, development and qualification of production processes in meeting nuclear weapon system requirements

Lead efforts to improve fundamental understanding of NG requirements, defining and conducting experimental work to close knowledge gaps and improve design definition

Anticipate and lead risks (i.e., process and technology development, etc.) and lead or participate in continuous improvement initiatives

Lead product and manufacturing infrastructure design definitions through the product life cycle

Employ quality management systems and techniques.

Manage multiple organizational interfaces; internally and externally.

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

Salary Range:

$102,400 - $199,700

*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, 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 and maintain a DOE Q clearance

Qualifications We Desire:

The ideal R&D S&E Electrical Engineer candidate for Sandia National Laboratories will in addition possess

the following:

• Graduate degree in Electrical Engineering or a highly related field where an independent research

project was a graduation requirement (e.g., independent project, thesis, or dissertation).

Experience with Electrical engineering and product realization in the NNSA complex.

Experience defining testing/inspection methods and interpreting results in a manufacturing environment.

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:

Working knowledge of Nuclear Deterrence programs and processes

Strong Analytical Skills

Experience in application of the scientific method; gathering, analyzing and presenting technical data for

decision making/problem solving purposes

Desire to enhance engineering expertise in the weapons product realization process; cradle to grave

Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to work in a fast-paced/schedule driven environment

Basic knowledge of design for manufacturability (DFM), Lean/Six Sigma and continuous improvement

and their application

Willingness to become a certified Root Cause Analyst

Green Belt or Black Belt certified

An active DOE Q-level security clearance or DOD equivalent

About Our Team:

The Ferro-Electric Neutron Generator (FENG) and Electronic Neutron Generator (ELNG) Value Stream Department (07566) develops, qualifies, and integrates state-of-the-art technologies to realize a broad range of components and related assemblies used in the design, development, and production of neutron generators for the Nuclear Security Enterprise (NSE). We deploy technical leadership in various engineering disciplines (e.g., mechanical, materials science, industrial, chemical and electrical) to identify, develop and mature technology solutions using demonstrated rigorous product and process realization methodologies. Our capabilities range from component assembly and fabrication, abrasive blasting/cleaning, inspection, laser welding and marking, soldering, encapsulation, final dimensioning and machining, x-ray radiography, thermal spraying, conformal coating, environmental conditioning and functional testing. Integrated planning for product realization, manufacturability, and certification of neutron generators and neutron generator-related products enables us to meet the needs of our customers and the security of the nation. We strive to achieve agility and value-added processes through continuous utilization of the Lean/Six Sigma methodology.

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.

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• Minimal traffic congestion compared to larger cities
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