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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Cleared R&D Systems Engineer - Product Engineer, Onsite - **Company:** Sandia Corporation - **Location:** Albuquerque, NM, United States (Remote available) - **Salary:** $102,400.0 - $199,700.0 - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Configuration Management - **Published:** August 5, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.techcareers.com/job.asp?id=3339346319&tx=KK303PFK&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54 ## About the Role * 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-level Security Clearance or equivalent. A willingness to obtain Sigma 15 access which may require random polygraph tests., * Graduate degree in Engineering or a highly related field * 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: * Experience supporting a deployed product, assessing its performance, identifying concerns and addressing issues, and reporting status to customers. * A firm working knowledge of neutron generators, how they function, and the processes employed to fabricate them. * Experience with the ND product development cycle (i.e. Phase X or 6.X) and a working knowledge of the engineering documentation system (e.g., PRIME, PDMlink) * Demonstrated ability to successfully coordinate complex work activities, document & present results, and manage resources * Experience with component environmental testing and qualification processes * Demonstrated ability to execute development activities with evolving requirements in a fast-paced environment ## Description * Provide engineering support for the local production agency by analyzing the impacts of changes/exceptions to the manufacturing process, incoming materials, maintaining process specifications, and assisting with the development of work instructions * Work with PA counterparts to identify process improvements * Collaboration with test leads in Systems to understand their needs and PRT's qualification needs to ensure appropriate hardware is provided * Support build and tracking of hardware throughout the development and production floors, ensuring appropriate documentation of deviations and exceptions as well as timely delivery * Coordinate and track the pedigree of multiple experimental test units, document test results, and communicate through presentations * Facilitate the update of product definition and corresponding engineering authorizations using configuration management * Work with systems partners to further refine product requirements and definition * Coordinate with product engineers in the production agency to understand and evaluate the trade between producibility and performance * Partner with technologists to build and develop prototypes of initial concepts and prepare transitioning process to production (design for manufacturing) * Interface and coordinate design efforts with design peers in subcomponent PRTs and next-level assembly * Provide design support for qualification planning, execution, and documentation Due to the nature of work, successful candidate must be able to work onsite., 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. 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