Cleared Senior​/Principal R&D Electrical Engineer - W93​/MkSystem Evaluation and Qualification

Cleared Senior/Principal R&D Electrical Engineer - W93/Mk7 System Evaluation and Qualification, Onsite

Sandia National Laboratories is seeking highly motivated R&D Electrical Engineers to develop and lead testing activities needed to evaluate and qualify the W93/Mk7 nuclear weapon system. The role encompasses both functional system performance testing and electromagnetic (EM) environment testing, depending on the candidate’s expertise and program needs.

• Develop and execute detailed testing plans for early design evaluation and formal system qualification, including performance characterization in operational and EM environments, test asset definition, hardware planning, and coordination of testing resources and facilities.
• Collaborate closely with scientists and engineers across Sandia, national laboratories, industry partners, and government agencies to develop and advance joint qualification strategies and testing agreements.
• Apply model‑based systems engineering (MBSE) tools to map system requirements to verification requirements, test plans, data needs, and results.
• Engage directly with system design teams and component organizations throughout development to inform and mature system architecture and design decisions toward successful qualification.
• Lead and conduct both functional and EM test activities, including test planning, execution, data analysis, and generation of comprehensive technical reports.
• Manage modeling and simulation resources, integrating analysis with test activities to build robust evidence packages that support critical program decisions.
• Prepare and deliver presentations and technical documentation for diverse technical reviews and stakeholders.
• Work cooperatively with functional testing partners and EM experts to ensure effective test execution.
• Travel as required and work onsite due to the nature of the work.

$117,500 - $235,700 (estimated; actual salary determined by experience and qualifications)

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline and five (5) years of directly relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and engineering or scientific experience.
• Active DOE Q clearance (or equivalent) to start, with the ability to obtain and maintain a Sigma‑15 security clearance.

• Graduate degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field with an independent research project requirement.
• Experience in nuclear weapon component or system design, development, qualification, or production.
• Experience in systems engineering of complex systems with multidisciplinary expertise across design, testing, and/or analysis.
• Specialized experience in functional testing of electrical circuits and/or electromagnetic environment testing, including familiarity with RF and microwave simulation, testing, and facilities.
• Knowledge of relevant military standards such as Mil‑Std‑461 (EM compatibility) and Mil‑Std‑464 (EM effects and requirements).
• Proven ability to apply model‑based systems engineering techniques to manage interdependencies and complexities across the system.
• Strong interpersonal, leadership, and organizational skills, with the ability to work successfully across broad teams with competing interests.
• Experience building and maintaining relationships across DOE, DoD, and external partners.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class under state or federal law.