Senior R&D Systems Engineer: High-Rel Microelectronics

Sandia National Laboratories; Albuquerque (NM); Hybrid; USD 118,000 - 236,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandia National Laboratories seeks an experienced R&D Systems Engineer to join a high-reliability microelectronics program. You will provide engineering and defect prevention expertise across product realization lifecycles, from design through production and retirement, leading root-cause analyses and quality-improvement initiatives.

The role involves audits, risk-based quality practices, and occasional travel; you must be able to work a combination of onsite and offsite arrangements and reside

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline and five years of directly relevant experience or equivalent.
• Ability to obtain and maintain US DOE Q-level security clearance.
• Graduate degree preferred for advanced roles.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering and defect prevention expertise to product realization teams and manufacturing areas.
• Lead anomaly resolution and structured problem-solving through root cause analysis.
• Implement process improvements to reduce defects while maintaining performance.
• Champion quality and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Participate in audits and assessments (ISO 9001, RPSS, etc.).

Skills

Engineering expertise

Root cause analysis

Quality assurance

Written and verbal comms

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline

Graduate degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

Sandia National Laboratories seeks an experienced R&D Systems Engineer to join a high-reliability microelectronics program. You will provide engineering and defect prevention expertise across product realization lifecycles, from design through production and retirement, leading root-cause analyses and quality-improvement initiatives.

The role involves audits, risk-based quality practices, and occasional travel; you must be able to work a combination of onsite and offsite arrangements and reside