Senior Systems Engineer - National Security Programs

Sandia National Laboratories; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 102,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telecommuting

Flexible work arrangements

Relocation assistance

Generous vacation

401k

Job summary

Sandia National Laboratories is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer to join the Electronic Parts Program (EPP). You will standardize engineering processes, drive qualification strategies, and manage lifecycle risks across multiple centers and external partners.

You will lead cross‑functional teams, coordinate failure investigations, and facilitate technical reviews to ensure program health and mission success. Onsite work is required for this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline plus 5 years of directly relevant experience; or equivalent (AS + 9 years or no degree + 13 years)
• An active DOE Q clearance, or equivalent is required to start

Responsibilities

• Build and nurture relationships across Sandia's ND organization and other SNL Centers engaging technical teams, Mission Services, procurement, supply chain partners, and Systems teams to align on best practices for parts acceptance, qualification, and risk mitigation
• Lead the implementation of existing and newly created engineering processes and standards within the Electronic Parts Program (EPP) and associated modernization and SPP programs
• Oversee cross‑functional project teams in planning, tracking, and executing program plans from initiation through completion managing schedules, resources, and deliverables to meet stakeholder expectations
• Drive EPP program implementation and parts strategy across Systems and Major Component (MC) programs, collaborating with SNL Supply Chain, procurement, and KCNSC partners to track critical part status, address obsolescence or availability risks, and execute technical risk mitigation plans
• Serve as the primary EPP liaison to KCNSC engineers and site leads coordinating failure investigations, root‑cause analyses, and process‑improvement actions for commercial electronic parts
• Represent EPP in Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) cases integrating with Sandia, DOE, and government CFIUS teams, responding to inquiries, and ensuring compliance to secure necessary approvals

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline

Job description

Sandia National Laboratories is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer to join the Electronic Parts Program (EPP). You will standardize engineering processes, drive qualification strategies, and manage lifecycle risks across multiple centers and external partners.

You will lead cross‑functional teams, coordinate failure investigations, and facilitate technical reviews to ensure program health and mission success. Onsite work is required for this role.