Cleared Senior​/Principal R&D Electrical Engineer - Lead Systems Functional Electrical Test; FET) Engineer, W87-1, 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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Envisioning your future as a Sandian

Few careers offer the chance to make a difference on a national scale. Joining the W87-1 program at Sandia National Laboratories means contributing directly to our nation
¿ s nuclear deterrence strategy and global security. As part of one of the largest and highest-priority programs at our laboratory, W87-1 team members play a critical role in our nation
¿ s strategy for nuclear deterrence and global peace.

As a member of the W87-1 team, you will find a collaborative workplace that offers excellent opportunities to learn, gain visibility, and advance your career. We foster a supportive environment where team members look out for one another and are empowered with decision‑making authority and resources to drive success. Our outstanding benefits package supports a healthy work‑life balance.

We are seeking a highly motivated Lead Engineer to join our team of test engineers and technologists contributing to multiple weapons programs. Our organization brings extensive mission experience and technical expertise, and we are eager to grow our team with a Lead Engineer who has a broad skill set, a desire to learn about weapon systems, and a commitment to developing new capabilities.

Collaborate with W87-1 systems partners and internal stakeholders to ensure program success.

Oversee a team of test engineers conducting functional electrical testing in the lab and at remote sites. Manage test schedules and budgets effectively.

Provide regular status updates to management and system leads on high-priority system testing activities.

Develop test plans, benchtop assembly procedures, and participate in planning and attending test readiness reviews.

Integrate lower-level designs and subsystems into complete systems, working across diverse engineering domains including hardware, software, mechanical, and aerospace.

Provide technical direction to electronics technicians for installation, calibration, troubleshooting, and operation of electrical, controls, data, and instrumentation hardware and systems.

Troubleshoot anomalies and failures during testing and development to identify root causes and implement mitigations.

Coordinate with the system-level test team to ensure automated test equipment meets testing requirements.

This role may require up to 10% domestic travel, depending on program needs.

Due to the nature of the work, the…