Senior/Principal R&D S&E, Systems Engineer,Onsite

Sandia National Laboratories; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 150,000 - 236,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandia National Laboratories in Albuquerque, NM seeks an experienced Systems Engineer to join the ND Future Systems team, supporting studies from pre-phase 1 to rapid demonstrations and integrating architectures into flight vehicles.

On any given day you may lead design/qualification, interface with NSE partners, develop system requirements/CONOPs, and brief DOE/DOW stakeholders; onsite work is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline and five years of directly relevant experience or equivalent combination.
• Active DOE Q clearance or equivalent and ability to obtain Sigma 15.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team performing system design or qualification.
• Interface with National Security Enterprise (NSE) partners.
• Support system studies and phase 1 studies exploring future ND system design concepts.
• Partner with vehicle designers to integrate architectures into flight vehicles.
• Develop and refine system requirements and CONOPs.
• Brief DOE and DOW customers and stakeholders.

Skills

System engineering

Team leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline

Job description

About Sandia

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 looking for a systems engineering role that is fast-paced and creative? If so, you may be a great fit for our team! We are looking for an experienced Systems Engineer to join our ND Future Systems team. Our team supports a broad range of studies and programs, spanning from pre-phase 1 and phase 1 system studies to rapid flight demonstrations to Advanced and Exploratory (A&E) technology maturation.

On any given day you may be called on to:

• Lead a team performing system design or qualification
• Interface with National Security Enterprise (NSE) partners
• Support system studies and phase 1 studies that explore future ND system design concepts
• Partner with vehicle designers to integrate system architectures into flight vehicles
• Develop and refine system requirements and CONOPs
• Brief Department of Energy (DOE) and Department of War (DOW) customers and stakeholders

Due to the nature of the work, the selected applicant will be required to work onsite

Salary Range

$117,500 - $235,700

*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 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 clearance or equivalent and ability to obtain and maintain Sigma 15

Qualifications We Desire

The ideal R&D S&E System Engineer candidate for Sandia National Laboratories will in addition possess the following:

• Graduate degree in Engineering or a highly related field where an independent research project was a graduation requirement (e.g., independent project, thesis, or dissertation).
• Experience working with Nuclear Security Enterprise (NSE) laboratories and plants including Pantex, Kansas City National Security Campus (KCNSC), Lawrence Livermore Laboratory (LLNL) and Kansas City National Security Campus/New Mexico Operations (KCNSC/NMO).
• Experience working on engineering design, qualification, production, or related modeling/simulation projects.
• 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:

• Experience leading a team through significant development, qualification, or sustainment effort
• Experience with the ND 6.x process
• Experience with the Department of War 5000 acquisition process
• Experience working agile or rapid development programs
• Experience leading technical teams through dynamic environments
• Demonstrated history of briefing DOE and/or DOW stakeholders
• Experience working on SPP programs
• Demonstrated history of mentorship
• Ability to obtain and maintain SCI clearance, which may include a polygraph examination.

About Our Team

Organization 237 provides diverse engineering expertise to support ND future systems and Advanced and Exploratory (A&E) projects and programs. We partner across the Laboratories to develop and deliver future system designs and concepts that address emerging national security needs.

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

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.