Cleared R&D Systems Engineer - Requirements and Test Engineer, Onsite

To support this vital mission, we are looking for a Systems Engineer to develop, analyze, and manage requirements for a complex system, as well as support design, development, production, and technical basis activities. This role requires a multidisciplinary approach to systems engineering, supported by scientific expertise, critical thinking, and collaboration with multiple internal and external partners. The position involves interfacing with various internal organizations, as well as U.S. Navy and National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) customers, to ensure the successful integration with Department of Energy (DOE) systems in service.

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

• Lead interdisciplinary teams in solving high-profile technical challenges.
• Lead requirements reviews and critically evaluate requirements to ensure they are clear, verifiable, and effective.
• Serve as a trusted technical member of a high-performing technical team.
• Lead test planning activities, coordinate with test facilities, and execute complex system-level environmental and functional tests.
• Create, interpret, and update mechanical designs, environmental specifications, and system-level documentation using the Sandia ND drawing and authorization system and DOORS.
• Analyze test data and system performance against design requirements.
• Draft and release technical documents, including test reports, engineering authorizations, decision papers, and more.
• Conduct detailed studies to deepen knowledge and understanding of the technical basis of the system and related hardware.
• Apply engineering principles to conduct trade studies and identify optimal system solutions.
• Interface with the National Nuclear Security Administration, Department of Defense, Los Alamos National Laboratory, DoD contractors, the Kansas City National Security Campus (KCNSC), and Pantex on topics including design, testing approaches, requirements, and test facility planning.
• Travel occasionally to locations including, but not limited to, Livermore, CA; Los Alamos, NM; Amarillo, TX; Washington, DC; and Kansas City, MO.

Due to the nature of work, successful candidate must be able to work onsite., Department 2217’s mission is to realize the W76-1/-2 ALT 939 and support production sustainment of W88 ALT 940 Integrated Surety Architecture (ISA) Scope. Responsibilities include all aspects of systems engineering, encompassing planning and execution of all qualification activities including test and modeling & simulation, and ensuring the weapon systems remain safe, secure, and reliable as they are entered into service. The team provides the systems engineering expertise and support for the ALT 939 and ALT 940 and is the direct interface to the customer and partner sites as the System Integrator. The department manages collaborative activities and interfacing with Over-the-Road (OTR) organizations to accomplish transportation integration activities. We also partner with technical organizations across Sandia National Laboratories, including other system groups, stockpile surveillance, materials research, science and engineering, and computational modeling and simulation, to execute our mission. In addition, we partner with external stakeholders, including the National Nuclear Security Administration, Department of Defense/War and its contractors, Los Alamos National Laboratory, as well as the Kansas City National Security Campus and Pantex Production plants, to ensure the continued success of the programs.

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.

We are seeking a highly motivated R&D Systems Engineer to join the Stockpile Logistics Team in a Requirements and Test Engineer role. You will be part of a growing team that plays a critical role within the US Nuclear Security Enterprise and Sandia National Laboratories., * A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline, 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 clearance or equivalent and ability to obtain Sigma 15 which may require polygraph testing., * Graduate degree in Engineering or a highly related field where an independent research project was a graduation requirement (e.g., independent project, thesis, or dissertation).
• Experience working with Nuclear Security Enterprise (NSE) laboratories and plants including Pantex, Kansas City National Security Campus (KCNSC), Lawrence Livermore Laboratory (LLNL) and Kansas City National Security Campus/New Mexico Operations (KCNSC/NMO).
• Experience working on engineering design, qualification, production, or related modeling/simulation projects.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams.

Also, for this posting we are seeking individuals with the following experience:

• Proficiency in DOORS, including requirements development, tracing, and verification.
• Critical thinking skills applied to requirements development and verification processes.
• Ability to lead test planning activities, coordinate with test facilities, and execute complex system-level environmental and functional tests.
• Experience creating, interpreting, and updating mechanical designs, environmental specifications, and system-level documentation using the Sandia ND drawing and authorization system and DOORS.
• Experience analyzing test data and evaluating system performance against design requirements.
• Self-motivated and positive individual comfortable working in a fast-paced, constantly evolving environment.
• Familiarity with product development and qualification, testing and evaluation, as well as modeling and simulation.
• A commitment to continuous learning and improvement.
• Knowledge and understanding of Nuclear Weapon Systems.

*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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