R&D Systems Engineer, Surety & Qualification Lead

Sandia National Laboratories; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 117,500 - 235,700; Full time

Job summary

Sandia National Laboratories in Albuquerque seeks a highly motivated R&D Systems Engineer to join the Surety Engineering Groups (2910 & 2920). The role focuses on leading R&D project teams through product qualification and delivery across nuclear and non-nuclear components.

The successful candidate will contribute to requirements engineering, V&V, risk analysis, and rigorous documentation, with a DOE Q security clearance as a requirement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline with 5 years of directly relevant experience (or equivalent).
• Active DOE Q security clearance or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide critical R&D contributions throughout the product realization lifecycle, including requirements engineering, V&V, risk analysis, and essential documentation.
• Develop requirements traceability reports, verification/validation plans, qualification plans, and essential engineering authorizations that ensure the product fully meets its requirements and design intent.
• Communicate and team effectively across multiple roles and technology areas, including staff, team leads, and management.
• Engage in projects spanning all phases of the product realization lifecycle from concept to production, maintenance, and retirement.

Skills

Requirements engineering

V&V

Risk analysis

Technical documentation

Cross-functional collaboration

Leadership without authority

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline

Job description

Sandia National Laboratories in Albuquerque seeks a highly motivated R&D Systems Engineer to join the Surety Engineering Groups (2910 & 2920). The role focuses on leading R&D project teams through product qualification and delivery across nuclear and non-nuclear components.

The successful candidate will contribute to requirements engineering, V&V, risk analysis, and rigorous documentation, with a DOE Q security clearance as a requirement.