Early Career R&D Electrical Engineer - Weapon Interface & Controllers, Onsite

What Your Job Will Be Like:

The Weapon Interface & Controllers Department is seeking an enthusiastic, self-motivated Electrical Engineer to join our dynamic, high-impact team. In this role, you will play a critical part in the design, troubleshooting, testing, qualification, and evaluation of weapon controller based electronic systems, which are the brains of a nuclear weapon, as well as supporting existing production systems. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to cutting‑edge nuclear deterrence programs that demand exceptional performance, reliability, and rigor.

The role emphasizes hands‑on implementation, system‑level integration, and continuous improvement of design and qualification.

As a successful candidate, you will collaborate closely across multidisciplinary teams to deliver robust electrical design and qualification solutions. You will actively engage in the design and trade space assessment of weapon interface and controller type of products. You will collaborate closely with the Kansas City National Security Campus (KCNSC) Production Agency (PA), Sandia Design Agency (DA) PRT, and Subject Matter Experts (SME) to understand and influence functional and interface requirements, design elements, qualification testing, analysis, and production capabilities.

In addition, you will have the opportunity to influence and shape product realization strategy. This position is ideal for someone who values ownership, technical leadership, and continuous learning in a challenging and meaningful environment where no two days are the same.

$102,400 - $199,700

* 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.

A Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline, 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.

Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance

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

Graduate degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a highly related field where an independent research project was a graduation requirement (e.g., independent project, thesis, or dissertation).

Ability to work independently and collaborate well in a multidisciplinary team of designers and test engineers.

Outstanding verbal and written skills, including the ability to develop and present briefings that are clear and compelling.

Also, for this posting we are seeking individuals with the following experience:

Active DOE Q-level security clearance.

Hardware design engineer with experience in the design, testing, and prototype development of digital and analog mixed signal circuit boards for high reliability microelectronics and products.

Experience with communication protocols (UART, RS-232/422/485, SPI, etc.).

Proficiency in circuit design software and simulation tools (e.g., SPICE, MATLAB, Mentor Graphics).

Familiarity with relevant industry standards (MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-464, IEC-61000-4-2, Etc.).

Experience working with lab equipment such as power supplies, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, multi-meters, etc.

Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Perform detailed circuit analysis to evaluate performance, troubleshoot and identify issues, and recommend improvements.

Assist in the design of electrical circuits, focusing on functionality, efficiency, and manufacturability.

Conduct qualification testing on electrical systems and components to ensure compliance with industry standards and specifications.

Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to support product development and troubleshooting efforts.

Document test results, analysis, and design modifications in clear and concise reports.

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

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