Cleared Senior​/Principal Weapons Systems Engineer - W76-0 Technical Realization Lead, Onsite

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We are looking for a highly motivated R&D Systems Engineer to take on the role of W76-0 Technical Basis Realization Team (TBRT) Lead. Our team is responsible for executing design, development, qualification, assessment, and sustainment activities related to the W76-0 weapon system.

In this impactful and rewarding position, you will be responsible for and must be cognizant of all aspects of engineering work at SNL pertaining to the W76-0 and its annual assessment. This includes preparing and delivering programmatic and technical presentations, as well as assisting in the writing of the annual assessment report. As the TBRT Lead, you will serve as the primary liaison to various component teams and Surveillance organizations conducting testing on behalf of the W76-0 weapon system.

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

• Partner closely with the Weapon System Lead to guide a high-performing, dynamic and multi-disciplinary team in executing the vital stewardship mission for the W76-0 Stockpile System.
• Drive implementation of the Risk-Informed Stockpile Evaluation framework by identifying, prioritizing, documenting, and reporting on initiatives that enhance our understanding of the system.
• Shape and manage a diverse technical basis portfolio that is critical to the success of the annual assessment.
• Maintain cognizance of current hardware and software infrastructure, while planning for future resources for the support sustainment of the W76-0 Stockpile System.
• Partner with peer TBRT Leads across various programs at both SNL/NM and SNL/CA to address cross-cutting topics of interest.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of engineers and domain specialists effectively investigate anomalies and resolve complex system-related challenges.

Engage and team with numerous groups at SNL (e.g. component engineers, surveillance, independent assessment, military liaison, system surety, nuclear safety, technical subject matter experts) as well as external agencies (Navy Strategic Systems Programs (SP), National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), Kansas City National Security Campus (KCNSC), and Pantex Production as well as DoD contractors).

The successful candidate will become intimately familiar with the detailed function of W76-0 nuclear weapon components, subsystems, and systems, and will have the opportunity to exercise investigative freedom in engaging the broad Nuclear Weapons community.

Due to the nature of the work, the selected applicant will be required to work onsite in Albuquerque, NM.

This position requires travel to various locations, including but not limited to Livermore, CA;
Los Alamos, NM;
Amarillo, TX;
Kansas City, MO; and Washington, D.C.

Salary Range: $117,500 - $235,700

* 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 and five (5) years of directly relevant experience, or an…