Cleared R&D Systems Engineer - Product Engineer, Onsite
Alamogordo, Otero County, New Mexico, 88311, USA
Listed on 2026-08-04
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Systems Engineer, Engineering Design & Technologists, Mechanical Engineer, Quality Engineering
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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
* These benefits vary by job classification.
What Your Job Will Be Like:We are seeking an exceptional product engineer to support our ferroelectric neutron generator (FENG) design team. As a member of the team, you will serve in various roles including improving our product definition and manufacturability and performing design activities to help establish the technical basis for our modernization work. The successful candidate will regularly interact with technical peers of diverse technical backgrounds within the department as well as co‑workers in the development, production, and science and technology areas of the neutron generator organization, as well as a network of experts throughout Sandia.
Onany given day, you may be called on to:
Provide engineering support for the local production agency by analyzing the impacts of changes/exceptions to the manufacturing process, incoming materials, maintaining process specifications, and assisting with the development of work instructions
Work with PA counterparts to identify process improvements
Collaboration with test leads in Systems to understand their needs and PRT's qualification needs to ensure appropriate hardware is provided
Support build and track of hardware throughout the development and production floors, ensuring appropriate documentation of deviations and exceptions as well as timely delivery
Coordinate and track the pedigree of multiple experimental test units, document test results, and communicate through presentations
Facilitate the update of product definition and corresponding engineering authorizations using configuration management
Work with systems partners to further refine product requirements and definition
Coordinate with product engineers in the production agency to understand and evaluate the trade between producibility and performance
Partner with technologists to build and develop prototypes of initial concepts and prepare transitioning process to production (design for manufacturing)
Interface and coordinate design efforts with design peers in subcomponent PRTs and next‑level assembly
Provide design support for qualification planning, execution, and documentation
Due to the nature of work, successful candidate must be able to work onsite.
Salary Range:$102,400 - $199,700
* 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.
Qualifications We Require:A Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline, 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-level Security Clearance or equivalent. A willingness to obtain Sigma 15 access which may require random polygraph tests.
Qualifications We Desire:The ideal R&D Systems Engineer candidate for Sandia National Laboratories will in addition possess the following:
Graduate…
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