Cleared R&D Systems Engineer - and Test Engineer, 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:

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

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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*

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 a highly motivated R&D Systems Engineer to join the Stockpile Logistics Team in a Requirements and Test Engineer role. You will be part of a growing team that plays a critical role within the US Nuclear Security Enterprise and Sandia National Laboratories.

To support this vital mission, we are looking for a Systems Engineer to develop, analyze, and manage requirements for a complex system, as well as support design, development, production, and technical basis activities. This role requires a multidisciplinary approach to systems engineering, supported by scientific expertise, critical thinking, and collaboration with multiple internal and external partners. The position involves interfacing with various internal organizations, as well as U.S. Navy and National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) customers, to ensure the successful integration with Department of Energy (DOE) systems in service.

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

Lead interdisciplinary teams in solving high-profile technical challenges.

Lead requirements reviews and critically evaluate requirements to ensure they are clear, verifiable, and effective.

Serve as a trusted technical member of a high-performing technical team.

Lead test planning activities, coordinate with test facilities, and execute complex system-level environmental and functional tests.

Create, interpret, and update mechanical designs, environmental specifications, and system-level documentation using the Sandia ND drawing and authorization system and DOORS.

Analyze test data and system performance against design requirements.

Draft and release technical documents, including test reports, engineering authorizations, decision papers, and more.

Conduct detailed studies to deepen knowledge and understanding of the technical basis of the system and related hardware.

Apply engineering principles to conduct trade studies and identify optimal system solutions.

Interface with the National Nuclear Security Administration, Department of Defense, Los Alamos National Laboratory, DoD contractors, the Kansas City National Security Campus (KCNSC), and Pantex on topics including design, testing approaches, requirements, and test facility planning.

Travel occasionally to locations including, but not limited to, Livermore, CA;
Los Alamos, NM;
Amarillo, TX;
Washington, DC; and Kansas City, MO.

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 clearance or equivalent and ability to obtain Sigma 15 which may require polygraph testing.

Qualifications We Desire:

The ideal R&D 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 Laboratory (LLNL) and Kansas City National Security Campus/New Mexico Operations (KCNSC/NMO).

Experience working on engineering design, qualification, production, or related modeling/simulation…