W87-1 Program Chief Engineer - Senior Scientist

Sandia National Laboratories

New Mexico

On-site

USD 164,000 - 278,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance
Generous vacation
Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Sandia National Laboratories seeks a Cleared Distinguished/Senior Scientist, R&D Systems Engineer to serve as the W87-1 Program Chief Engineer onsite. You will lead system integration, design optimization, and qualification strategy for a high-visibility modernization program, reporting to the Center 2300 Director and partnering with senior NSE leadership.

The role requires a strong track record in nuclear weapons modernization, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and the ability to guide complex

Qualifications

  • Master's or PhD in a relevant STEM discipline and 10+ years of relevant ND experience.
  • Direct technical experience in modernization programs for nuclear weapons systems, subsystems, surveillance, production, and/or components.
  • Active DOE Q clearance or equivalent with the ability to obtain additional clearances as required.
  • Applicants must submit a minimum of three and a maximum of five professional references.

Responsibilities

  • Lead system integration and design optimization across the program.
  • Provide authoritative technical leadership for the W87-1 system.
  • Evaluate and disposition technical change requests.
  • Lead cybersecurity implementation and assurance.
  • Communicate key concerns and options to Sandia leadership.

Skills

ND leadership
System integration
Technical briefing
Risk-informed decisions
Clearance knowledge

Education

Master's or PhD in STEM

Job description

Sandia National Laboratories seeks a Cleared Distinguished/Senior Scientist, R&D Systems Engineer to serve as the W87-1 Program Chief Engineer onsite. You will lead system integration, design optimization, and qualification strategy for a high-visibility modernization program, reporting to the Center 2300 Director and partnering with senior NSE leadership.

The role requires a strong track record in nuclear weapons modernization, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and the ability to guide complex

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