R&D Systems Engineer - SPEAR HW Assy & Funct Test, Onsite

About Sandia:

Sandia National Laboratories is the nation's premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation, with teams of specialists focused on cutting-edge work in a broad array of areas. Some of the main reasons we love our jobs:

+ Challenging work with amazing impact that contributes to security, peace, and freedom worldwide

+ Extraordinary co-workers

+ Some of the best tools, equipment, and research facilities in the world

+ Career advancement and enrichment opportunities

+ Flexible work arrangements for many positions include 9/80 (work 80 hours every two weeks, with every other Friday off) and 4/10 (work 4 ten-hour days each week) compressed workweeks, part-time work, and telecommuting (a mix of onsite work and working from home)

+ Generous vacation, strong medical and other benefits, competitive 401k, learning opportunities, relocation assistance and amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance
* World-changing technologies. Life-changing careers. Learn more about Sandia at: http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..gov

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What Your Job Will Be Like:

We are seeking an outstanding R&D Systems Engineer with a background in mechanical or electrical engineering, or related discipline to join the diverse and growing W80-4 Warhead Modernization Program!

Do you love the mission at Sandia but want to try something new? The systems engineering position within the W80-4 program is results-oriented, rigorous, dynamic, and requires a multidisciplinary perspective with an innate curiosity to learn outside of your existing knowledge base. Having strong communication skills is a critical element within this position due to the collaborative nature of this role.

We work closely with our internal and external partners to mature and execute the nuclear weapon system requirements, architecture, design, and qualification activities. Our systems teams are responsible for integration of each component into a complex system and for providing sound technical justification for all decisions.

On any given day you may be called on to:

+ Collaborate alongside with the program test engineers; ensure a consistent quality approach is realized from start to finish of each assembly

+ Certify that assembly and test procedures are at standards by integrating directly in the development process

+ Provide oversight, verifying the procedures are followed and any issues are addressed in accordance with quality guidelines

+ Collate all documentation in a standard report to be given to the customer

+ Capture all lessons learned and promulgate to the proper stakeholders to prevent recurrence and facilitate future builds

+ Support lead systems engineers to develop system level design concepts, architecture, and physical layout

+ Review system for integration compatibility and compliance

+ Perform system/subsystem trade studies balancing performance, costs, risks, materials, functionalities, and technology maturation

+ Prepare presentations and other supporting documentation needed for technical reviews

+ Review and approve simulation results with respect to performance requirements

Due to the nature of the work, the selected applicant must be able to work onsite 100% of the time at the Livermore, CA site.

The position requires an ability to travel up to 25% to support the mission.

Applicants on this requisition may be interviewed by multiple organizations at Sandia National Laboratories.  

Salary Range:

$139,900 - $280,600

* 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.

Qualifications We Require:

+ 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.

+ Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance.

Qualifications We Desire:

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

+ Graduate degree in Engineering or a highly related field where an independent research project was a graduation requirement (e.g., independent project, thesis, or dissertation).

+ Experience working with Nuclear Security Enterprise (NSE) laboratories and plants including Pantex, Kansas City National Security Campus (KCNSC), Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), Los Alamos National Laboratory, and Kansas City National Security Campus/New Mexico Operations (KCNSC/NMO).

+ Experience working on engineering design, qualification, production, or related modeling/simulation projects.

+ Strong verbal and written communication skills, ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams.

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