Cleared Senior​/Principal R&D Electrical Engineer - ND Systems, Onsite

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We are looking for an experienced Systems Electrical Engineer to join our fast‑paced team that develops ND future systems and advanced and exploratory technologies. This role offers the opportunity to apply your expertise in electrical systems design and integration towards next generation system concepts that address emerging national security needs.

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

• Design and develop new system electrical architecture concepts for Phase 1 studies, system concept studies, and/or advanced technology maturation efforts
• Partner with R&D groups across Sandia to identify promising emergent technologies and integrate them into future system concepts
• Lead a dynamic team of engineers to test and deliver hardware concepts for ground and flight tests
• Partner with vehicle designers to integrate system electrical architectures into flight vehicles
• Provide written and verbal updates and briefings to Department of Energy and Department of War (DOW) stakeholders

Due to the nature of work, successful candidate must be able to work onsite.

$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 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 clearance or equivalent and the ability to obtain and maintain Sigma 15

The ideal R&D S&E Electrical Engineer candidate for Sandia National Laboratories will in addition possess the following:

• Graduate degree in Electrical Engineering or a highly related field where an independent research project was a graduation requirement (e.g., independent project, thesis, or dissertation).
• Ability to work independently and collaborate well in a multidisciplinary team of designers and test engineers.
• Outstanding verbal and written skills, including the ability to develop and present briefings that are clear and compelling.

Also, for this posting we are seeking individuals with the following experience:

• Experience in ND systems electrical engineering
• Experience working with the Nuclear Security Enterprise (NSE) laboratories and plants
• Experience with the Department of War (DOW) acquisition process
  
  Experience with electrical component design and testing
• Experience working agile or rapid development programs
• Experience leading technical teams through dynamic environments
• Demonstrated history of briefing DOE and/or DOW stakeholders
• Experience working on SPP programs
• Demonstrated history of mentorship
• Ability to obtain and maintain SCI clearance, which may include a polygraph examination.

Organization 237 provides diverse engineering expertise to support ND future systems and Advanced and…