Cleared R&D S&E, Systems Engineer - Nuclear Deterrence Program Management Office,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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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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We are seeking a motivated R&D, S&E Systems Engineer to join Group 330 supporting multiple Nuclear Deterrence (ND) programs within the Program Management Offices (PMO). The ND PMO manages NNSA funding that supports Nuclear Deterrence capabilities and programs across Sandia National Laboratories.

Group 330 plays a vital role in sustaining production base capabilities across diverse technology areas. Our responsibilities include sustaining production, qualifications, and engineering capabilities, advancing non-nuclear capability modernization, and driving capability-based investments that strategically enhance our technical competencies and infrastructure to meet evolving mission needs. Additionally, the team oversees infrastructure and operations, including facility recapitalization, maintenance, and operations, ensuring long-term sustainability and mission readiness.

A critical focus for our team is data sustainment, maintaining and improving the integrity, accessibility, and usability of data related to equipment and capabilities. We are actively seeking a data sustainment specialist with strong programming skills who can build tools to support data management, analysis, and reporting needs across the portfolio. In addition, we require a program engineer to oversee day-to-day program execution across multiple areas, coordinating activities, managing technical scope, and ensuring alignment with strategic priorities and federal counterparts.

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

Support integration efforts by working with leadership and business partners to assemble and analyze data for planning and decision-making.

Translate technical needs into clear program justifications for cost, schedule, and scope requirements.

Assess program risks and issues and help prioritize and manage execution across the portfolio.

Identify and develop innovative solutions to mitigate program risks

Collaborate with multi-functional teams and external partners to optimize resources and program outcomes.

Coordinate data collection and analysis to support monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting to NNSA.

Develop and maintain strong communication channels across programs and with external stakeholders.

Support senior management in responding to NNSA and PMO leadership requests.

Build and maintain data tools and systems to enhance data sustainment and reporting capabilities.

Due to the nature of the work, the selected applicant will be hybrid or remote.

$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.

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.

Active DOE Q-Level security clearance required to start or equivalent

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