Cleared Senior​/Principal Field Systems Engineer - Nuclear Deterrence, Onsite

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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:

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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*

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What Your Job Will Be Like:

We are seeking a motivated and experienced R&D Systems Engineer. The Field Engineer serves as the operational and technical interface between the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), NNSA laboratories, NNSA production agencies and the Department of War (DoW) for sustainment or modernization of nuclear weapons in the field.

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

Research, plan, develop and execute activities associated with delivering and fielding nuclear weapons related equipment and hands‑on operations while in DoW custody.

Elicit information from personnel with very different perspectives (weapon system project leads, NNSA program leads, DoW logistics leads, DoW personnel performing hands on nuclear weapons work) to develop solutions that can be successfully implemented in the field.

Work closely with the Sandia National Laboratories (SNL) systems organizations, NNSA, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) and the Air Force and Navy to coordinate resolution of Unsatisfactory Reports, enable stockpile and test and handling equipment improvements, and manage nuclear weapon material spares.

Develop and execute nuclear weapons training for diverse audiences within the NNSA complex and the DoW.

Develop and publish joint Department of Energy (DOE)/DoW procedures for maintaining nuclear weapons and associated hardware.

Evaluate and coordinate appropriate disposition of non‑conforming nuclear weapons parts.

Collaborate with Accident Response Group to develop technical basis for national level exercises and technical training activities.

Travel is required to support both engineering and training activities.

Sigma 15 access is also required and therefore, the field engineer may be subject to possible random polygraphs.

* Due to the nature of the work, the selected applicant will be required to work onsite in Albuquerque, NM. Some travel is required for this position.

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.

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.

Current and active DOE Q‑level security or equivalent DoW Top Secret security clearance, with the ability to obtain and maintain additional clearances, which may require a polygraph test.

Qualifications We Desire:

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

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