Cleared Member​/Senior Engineering and Operations - Systems Engineer, Onsite

Cleared Member/Senior Engineering and Operations - Systems Engineer, Onsite

We are seeking an experienced, hardworking, and dedicated Engineering and Operations Systems Engineer who is passionate about engineering systems development activities for future Sandia programs and work for our customers. The successful candidate will join a highly integrated, highly motivated, cross‑functional team contributing to the system design of a new Air Force Reentry Vehicle (RV) warhead that is currently in Phase 1.

During Phase 1 the successful candidate will:

• Help the team establish an effective security posture across multiple classification boundaries
• Work with Information Management and Configuration Management professionals to develop an enduring and extensible strategy for the weapon system
• Partner with Program Management to articulate risks and interfaces with stakeholders and provide risk mitigation strategies
• Help manage the acquisition, planning, and execution of tests and test materials
• Develop and deploy strategies, tools, and processes for effective onboarding and offboarding

On any given day, you may be called on to:

• Collaborate with information and configuration management professionals to develop effective and efficient information and configuration management strategies that are applicable across multiple classification boundaries for the weapon system
• Work with high‑security professionals and partners to develop processes and techniques that enable efficient work within program‑appropriate boundaries
• Work with partners to acquire and maintain materials for test, qualification, and assembly
• Work with the Systems Team, Product Realization Teams, and Mission Realization Partners to develop logistics and deployment plans for development and qualification tests
• Work with the team to analyze data and deliver work products that help define future technology development needs for Sandia
• Interface with external partners and stakeholders to define program goals and requirements

The selected applicants will be located on‑site at the Albuquerque, NM or Livermore, CA site.

$87,400 – $168,800 (estimated; actual salary will be determined after consideration of the selected candidate’s experience and qualifications and any approved geographic 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
• Active DOE Q‑level security clearance
• Ability to obtain and maintain Sigma 14/15

• Demonstrated experience partnering with customers/stakeholders and directing the efforts of a cross‑disciplinary team
• Demonstrated ability to review and understand end‑to‑end work processes
• Demonstrated ability to work closely with customers and suppliers to define expectations and mutual responsibilities
• Demonstrated experience developing strong, trusting relationships with internal and external stakeholders, customers, and partners
• Evidence of successfully negotiating requirements
• Evidence of successfully operating in an ambiguous space
• Experience with the technology maturation process and maturing technologies
• Experience coordinating and reporting through the Program Management Office (PMO)
• Requirements management
• System integration
• Test design and implementation, including requirements verification
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including significant writing, interpersonal, and formal briefing capabilities
• Proven ability to work within multidisciplinary team environments and in conjunction with diverse collaborators
• Independent resourcefulness in the development of new ideas or programs
• Ability to conduct and lead engineering work in a systems context

• Flexible work arrangements (e.g., 9/80, 4/10 compressed workweeks, part‑time work, telecommuting)
• Generous vacation and paid time off
• Strong medical and other benefits
• Competitive 401(k) plan
• Learning and professional development opportunities
• Relocation assistance and amenities aimed at creating a solid…