Cleared Senior/Principal E&O Systems Engineer Tonopah, Onsite

We are seeking a Systems Engineer to lead and work with a dynamic group of field test support and technical personnel to ensure the successful completion of the Laboratories’ flight test missions. As a member of the TTR Range Team, you will coordinate, plan, organize, and execute flight test related events, working closely with the Operations Lead and Range Manager. You will be responsible for following established range processes and procedures to ensure all safety, security, and compliance requirements related to mission systems, technical interfaces, and infrastructure are met with quality and reliability.

As a Systems Engineer (Technical Systems Lead), your daily tasks will include:

• Documenting and tracking range readiness and system performance status; developing preventive and corrective processes for range operations.
• Planning, organizing, and tracking projects, documentation, training, and event preparation activities, and communicating progress to the Range Manager and Operations Lead.
• Identifying and documenting project risks and collaborating with stakeholders to develop mitigation and contingency plans.
• Leading, mentoring, and organizing a diverse group of personnel into a cohesive team, reporting to the Operations Lead and Range Manager.
• Engaging with other functional leads and O&M sub-contractor to build collaborative plans supporting the mission of the range.
• Interfacing with internal and external stakeholders to develop, sustain, and integrate systems and processes that meet customer requirements.
• Working effectively in a high-stress environment with competing priorities to meet tight deadlines.
• Developing and delivering a variety of presentations, proposals, and reports. Location and Work Environment: This position is located at the Tonopah Test Range (TTR), near Tonopah, NV, with the normal work week running Tuesday through Thursday, 13-14 hours a day (on site 3 days/2 nights). Deviations to the normal schedule occur to facilitate mission requirements and may require personnel to remain away from home 4 days and 3 nights (or possibly longer) at this remote location. Work schedules may change or shift as required to meet organizational needs. Due to the nature of the work, the selected applicant will be required to work onsite at Tonopah Test Range, NV. Some out-of-state travel is required for this position (up to 10%). This is not a virtual/telecommute position., We are charged with the operation of the Tonopah Test Range. The Range team is responsible for planning and executing the Flight Test portion of the Stockpile Surveillance program. Additionally, a requirement exists to plan and execute tests in support of other Federal Agencies.

Posting Duration:

This posting will be open for application submissions for a minimum of three (3) calendar days, including the ‘posting date’. Sandia reserves the right to extend the posting date at any time.

Security Clearance:

Position requires a Department of Energy (DOE) Q security clearance to start, or equivalent active security clearance with another U.S. government agency (e.g., DOD). Sandia is required by DOE directive to conduct a pre-employment drug test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, law enforcement records, and employment/education verifications. Applicants for employment need to be able to maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship. If you hold more than one citizenship (i.e., of the U.S. and another country), your ability to obtain a security clearance may be impacted.

Applicants offered employment with Sandia are subject to a federal background investigation to meet the requirements for access to classified information or matter if the duties of the position require a DOE security clearance. Substance abuse or illegal drug use, falsification of information, criminal activity, serious misconduct or other indicators of untrustworthiness can cause a clearance to be denied or terminated by DOE, resulting in the inability to perform the duties assigned and subsequent termination of employment.

• 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 expected duties and responsibilities of this critical operations position.
• Active DOE Q clearance or equivalent to start.

Qualifications We Desire:

• Graduate degree in a relevant field.
• Thorough understanding of range operations processes.
• Proven ability to translate customer requirements into actionable tasks supporting range mission objectives.
• In-depth knowledge of TTR range operations and systems integration to ensure successful fulfillment of testing requirements.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, including effective communication, delegation, teamwork, negotiation, conflict resolution, and coaching/mentoring abilities.
• Demonstrated expertise in designing, planning, and executing large-scale, complex work efforts.
• Proficiency with systems engineering tools and methodologies, including requirements management and risk analysis.
• Familiarity with instrumentation and data collection systems used in flight test operations.
• Experience managing complex projects, including scheduling and resource coordination.
• Knowledge of safety, security, and regulatory compliance standards relevant to test range operations.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with external agencies and multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to adapt and problem-solve in a dynamic, high-pressure environment with competing priorities.

*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.

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
• Extraordinary co-workers
• Some of the best tools, equipment, and research facilities in the world
• Career advancement and enrichment opportunities
• 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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