Cleared Senior​/Principal Weapon System Engineer - W87-1 Component Realization Lead, Onsite

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We are seeking a highly experienced and motivated W87‑1 Weapon System Engineer to join our team focused on component realization for W87‑1 warhead. In this role, you will serve as the primary liaison between the W87‑1 Systems team and component Product Realization Teams (PRT)

The W87‑1 Systems team is leading the modernization of the W87‑1, which will replace the W78 warhead and be deployed on the Department of Defense’s (DoD) new United States Air Force (USAF) Sentinel missile within the Mk21A Reentry Vehicle (RV). This initiative is part of two major USAF acquisition programs currently in development alongside the W87‑1.

Depending on your relevant skills and program needs, you may also support other aspects of the program, including System Test & Qualification, Mechanical & Electrical Design, Requirements, and DoD Integration. Our team collaborates with W87‑1 systems organizations in New Mexico and California, as well as with external partners in the Nuclear Security Enterprise, including Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), the Kansas City National Security Complex (KCNSC), Pantex, and the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA).

Near‑term deliverables for the selected candidate include engaging with PRTs to complete component Baseline Design Reviews (BDR) and execute the second development build.

• Manage system requirements and component requirement verification activities.
• Collaborate with other Weapon System Engineers (WSE) to address complex and multi‑faceted technical challenges.
• Provide technical mentorship on systems engineering principals to WSEs and component engineers.
• Engage with component Product Realization Teams (PRTs) to facilitate completion of program milestones, including design reviews, product definition releases, and hardware deliveries for system and PRT test/evaluation activities.
• Provide technical guidance to PRTs to advance technology readiness levels (TRLs) and manufacturing readiness levels (MRLs) for their given product.
• Work closely with program leadership and Sandia’s executive management on metrics and burn down plans.
• Prepare for and present to diverse audiences at technical design reviews and programmatic meetings.
• Support one or more W87‑1 systems teams based on needs and your relevant skills, including System Test & Qualification, Mechanical & Electrical Design, Requirements, DoD Integration, etc.
• Attend technical meetings with the mechanical, electrical and qualification teams.
• Assist in integration activities with various teams and PRTs.
• Represent Sandia on multi‑organizational project teams (i.e. NNSA, DoD, LLNL, SNL).

Due to the nature of the work, the selected participant must be able to work onsite. This position will require occasional travel up to 25%.

$114,000 - $227,500

* 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.