R&D Electrical Engineer - Weapon Compatibility, Hybrid

Sandia National Laboratories; New Mexico; Hybrid; USD 102,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable housing

Minimal traffic congestion

Job summary

Sandia National Laboratories in Albuquerque, NM, is seeking an experienced R&D Electrical Engineer to advance weapon compatibility efforts within a dynamic, multidisciplinary team. You will own test planning, lab testing, and analytical tool development to ensure electrical interfaces are compatible with delivery platforms, contributing to mission-ready systems.

The role offers hybrid work options, DOE security clearances, and opportunities to work on state-of-the-art lab environments with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance.
• Graduate degree in Electrical Engineering or related field preferred.
• Experience with weapon systems and systems engineering tools.

Responsibilities

• Define and document technical strategies to ensure weapon system compatibility.
• Collaborate with multiple weapon systems organizations to maintain traceability to systems engineering efforts.
• Support large-scale cross-agency electrical test campaigns.
• Expand the knowledge base with training materials, workshops, and best practices.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline

Tools

PDMLink

PRIME

Job description

R&D Electrical Engineer - Weapon Compatibility, Hybrid

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:

Are you passionate about Electrical Engineering and eager to contribute to critical weapon compatibility efforts within a dynamic and collaborative environment? Join our electrical engineering team composed of highly experienced subject matter experts who are dedicated to innovation and excellence.

This role offers a unique opportunity to advance your career by gaining hands‑on experience in state‑of‑the‑art laboratory settings while expanding your technical expertise in weapon system compatibility. As a key member of the team, you will work closely with highly experienced staff, taking ownership of important technical tasks such as test plan development, lab testing and analytical tool code development, making meaningful contributions to the team’s success.

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

Define and Document Technical Strategies - Develop and document comprehensive technical strategies to ensure weapon system compatibility with delivery platforms. This includes applying Test, Demonstration, Inspection, and Analysis methodologies.

Collaborate Across Organizations -Work closely with multiple weapon systems organizations to maintain traceability to overarching systems engineering efforts, such as weapon qualification and certification.

Support Large‑Scale Cross‑Agency Tests: support execution of large‑scale electrical test campaigns

Expand the Knowledge Base - Contribute to Sandia’s Compatibility Engineering knowledge base by developing and maintaining formal training materials, coordinating lab tours and workshops for partners across the NSE, and staying current with novel tools and engineering practices to enhance test and analysis methods.

The selected applicant can work a combination of onsite and offsite work. The selected applicant must live within a reasonable distance for commuting to the assigned work location when necessary.

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, ability to perform independent research and development.

Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q‑lvel security clearance.

Qualifications We Desire:

The ideal R&D Electrical Compatibility engineer candidate 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)

Ability to work independently and collaborate well in a multidisciplinary team of designers and test engineers.

Outstanding verbal and written skills, including the ability to develop and present briefings that are clear and compelling.

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

Proven experience working as part of a Weapon System Team

Experience working directly with the Department of War

Demonstrated knowledge of systems engineering tools, techniques, and management, including familiarity with configuration management concepts and systems (e.g., PDMLink, PRIME)

Experience with Project Management

Hands‑on experience designing and conducting electrical test campaigns

About Our Team:

The Aircraft Compatibility organization’s role is critical to maintaining the viability, technical confidence and operational readiness of the US nuclear weapons stockpile. The Aircraft Compatibility team establishes and maintains compatibility of nuclear weapons with their delivery platforms, enabling weapon reliability calculations. This team works with military engineering and operational organizations, aircraft contractors, and Sandia’s weapon systems departments in the design and certification of the aircraft/weapon interface. Members oversee the laboratory and flight testing of their assigned weapon systems to include evaluating data, investigating anomalies and reporting results. Personnel use a variety of engineering tools that represent electrical and functional characteristics of a war reserve weapon. The project is a continuing process of certification and recertification of aircraft nuclear weapon system compatibility.

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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