Cleared R&D Manager, Controllers Onsite
Los Lunas, Valencia County, New Mexico, 87031, USA
Listed on 2026-08-30
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Management
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Engineering
Cleared R&D Manager, Controllers - 5355, Onsite
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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What Your Job Will Be Like:Organization 05350, NW Arming & Fuzing Systems, is currently seeking a Manager, R&D Science and Engineering, for the Controllers department, 05355. This department focuses on the design, development and support of Arming and Fuzing subsystem controllers. The department has ownership of many products including the development of the Missile Interface and Controller Module (MICM) for the W93, sustainment and production support for the Mk21 MICM and the W76 Unique Identifier (UID).
It also has sustainment activities for the B61-12 Weapon Control Unit (WCU) and W88 MICM. The department supports many other projects throughout the group.
The selected candidate will work as part of a team of 05350 managers that are focused on the Nuclear Deterrence (ND) Arming and Fuzing business area currently supporting multiple programs. They will lead their respective teams in the delivery of current re-entry controllers and help shape the future for upcoming controllers. Additional expected responsibilities include the formation and execution of strategic roadmaps for 05350 as well as influencing strategic planning in the greater ND community.
Successful candidates will be able to strategically partner and engage with internal and external customers for successful project execution. They will demonstrate the ability to work in a dynamic teaming environment, sharing resources and programmatic responsibilities.
Guide the work of the department and staff
Build and strengthen the team to include hiring, professional development, and performance management
Lead department-level planning and communication to customers and partners
Understand the work of the organization and connect the work and expertise of staff with potential beneficiaries, collaborators, and customers
Build trust-based relationships to ensure that customer needs are satisfied
Apply organization knowledge and experience to independently judge work quality, performance, and alignment of results with customer expectations
Provide oversight and guidance on the security for work within the department
Ensure safe operations of department staff
Engage technically across the department to understand and represent the work
Some travel is required for this position.
Due to the nature of the work, the selected applicant will be required to work onsite.
Salary Range:$163,700 - $278,000
* 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 eight (8) 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 security clearance or equivalent (e.g. DOW Top Secret) and the ability to…
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