W93 Electrical Engineer; R&D Engineer

What You Will Do

This position is open for external candidates only to apply.

This position will be filled at either the R&D Engineer 2 or R&D Engineer 3 level, depending on the skills of the selected candidate. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if the candidate is hired at the higher level.

We are looking for a highly motivated engineer to join the Electrical Functional Qualification effort for the W93/Mk7 warhead – the Navy's newest sub‑launched ballistic missile system. The role will be hired at the R&D Engineer 2 or R&D Engineer 3 level, depending on the candidate's experience and demonstrated expertise. In this pivotal role, you will collaborate closely with the W93 Electrical Functional Qualification Lead and the W93 Qualification, Test, and Evaluation (QTE) Director within the W93 System Development & Realization Group (Q-20) to plan and execute a comprehensive suite of electrical functional tests and analyses.

Your work will provide the critical evidence needed to support the development and ultimate qualification of this groundbreaking new weapon system. This is an unparalleled opportunity to be part of the first new weapon system program in over 30 years.

As an Electrical Functional Qualification Engineer, you will work in close concert with the QTE Director, Q‑20 system engineers, product realization teams, and other qualification domain experts. Your responsibilities will span the full life cycle of the electrical functional qualification program. Early on, you will support the execution of component, sub‑system, and system electrical functional tests and analyses focused on understanding how the initial W93 design performs against the stringent requirements for both the strategic War Reserve system and the surveillance bodies known as Joint Test Assemblies.

Later in the program, you will play a central role in collecting critical qualification evidence. You will interface directly with stakeholders, including representatives from the NNSA, U.S. Navy, Sandia National Laboratories, and Lockheed Martin Space. Additionally, you will work closely with the test and analysis teams at Sandia National Laboratories and Lockheed Martin Space, contributing to the qualification of the re‑entry system and ensuring the W93 warhead delivers safe, secure, and reliable performance to maintain a robust nuclear deterrent.

You will also support the development of the Electrical Environmental Specification (ES), helping shape the electrical environment requirements that underpin the program, and contribute to the electrical domain aspects of the Certification Plan (CQ), which defines the testing and analysis strategy needed to achieve full requirement validation, verification, and design qualification for both the War Reserve and Joint Test Assembly configurations of the W93/Mk7.

R&D Engineer 2: $106,400–$176,000

R&D Engineer 3: $128,000–$215,900

• Engineering Knowledge: Demonstrated knowledge of electrical engineering concepts, principles, practices, and procedures, as evidenced by experience researching, designing, testing, analyzing, verifying, and validating engineering solutions.
• Engineering Design: Demonstrated knowledge and experience in planning and executing electrical functional tests or analyses for a system, subsystem, or component to meet the data needs of multiple stakeholders.

• Engineering Test and Evaluation: Extensive experience in electrical design certification, qualification, and complex test/analysis efforts for systems, subsystems, and components. Skilled in requirement derivation, traceability, and verification to validate robust design and performance.
• Leadership & Mentorship: Demonstrated ability to lead and develop diverse R&D teams consisting of scientists, engineers, technicians, and operations personnel. This includes a proven track record of successfully mentoring and coaching early‑career staff to build technical capabilities and professional growth.
• Cross‑Organizational Collaboration & Communication: Demonstrated experience in building and working effectively across…