Manager, Digital and Quality Engineering

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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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We are seeking a qualified and enthusiastic leader to serve as the Manager for the newly established Digital and Quality Engineering Department, Organization 5492, within Center 05400. This pivotal role will oversee the development, implementation, and maintenance of the Center's Mission Assurance System (MAS) and Digital Engineering policies.

A key responsibility will be leading the ambitious implementation of a comprehensive Digital Engineering platform that integrates multiple critical components including Model‑Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), Requirements Management, Digital Thread, Product Data Management (PDM) systems, and more. This platform will link requirements through build and launch, ensuring seamless digital integration across the lifecycle of our projects.

Lead and manage the 5492 department workforce, including recruitment, training, performance management, and career development.

Drive the design, deployment, and continuous improvement of the Digital Engineering platform for Center 05400, integrating MBSE, requirements, digital thread, PDM, and other systems.

Oversee quality assurance policies and practices across the center.

Collaborate closely with Center 05400 managers, program and technical leads, and corporate Quality Assurance and Digital Engineering organizations.

Manage operational, budgetary, and financial responsibilities for the department.

Foster a culture of excellence, innovation, and mission assurance within the team.

Support fielding operations at remote testing facilities as needed.

Navigate a fast‑paced environment with interactions across multiple Sandia and external organizations.

Due to the nature of the work, the selected applicant must be able to work onsite 80% of the time with occasional travel required.

$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.

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-level (or DOD equivalent) security clearance.

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