Systems Engineer, R&D for National Security — Hybrid

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

Job summary

Sandia National Laboratories in Albuquerque, NM, seeks a Systems Engineer to join the W76-1/-2 weapon system team. You will lead test planning, integration, and production support across programs, coordinating with surveillance, design, and production teams to ensure successful tests and data-driven decisions.

The role emphasizes collaboration across multidisciplinary engineers, test reporting, and engagement with SMEs. Travel up to 25% may be required; onsite work is required at Sandia.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience demonstrating ability to perform independent R&D

Responsibilities

• Lead test planning activities, coordinate with test facilities, and execute large-scale system-level tests.
• Prioritize testing to meet System Surveillance needs and close knowledge gaps.
• Partner with Surveillance, component teams, and other design/production groups to establish interfaces and test plans.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineers to address anomalies and resolve system-related issues.
• Author test reports and brief management and customers on weapon program status as part of Annual Assessment.
• Use engineering principles to perform trade studies for system solutions.
• Coordinate with modeling and simulation teams and SMEs to direct work.
• Peer review design efforts across the Labs.
• Occasional travel up to 25% may be required.

Skills

DOE Q-level clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline

Job description

Sandia National Laboratories in Albuquerque, NM, seeks a Systems Engineer to join the W76-1/-2 weapon system team. You will lead test planning, integration, and production support across programs, coordinating with surveillance, design, and production teams to ensure successful tests and data-driven decisions.

The role emphasizes collaboration across multidisciplinary engineers, test reporting, and engagement with SMEs. Travel up to 25% may be required; onsite work is required at Sandia.