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# Systems Engineer

- **Company:** Salado Isolation Mining Contractors
- **Location:** Carlsbad, NM, United States (Remote available)
- **Salary:** $70,972.0 - $123,573.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Configuration Management, Computer Programming, Software Design Documents
- **Published:** September 16, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/3B407368474A4448AC767217AE914E7C/job/

## About the Role

These requirements must be met to be considered for this posting. Uploaded resumes and completed applications are the means of determination.

 * Bachelor's degree in Engineering is required.
 * Must be 18 years of age.
 * Must be authorized to work and remain in the United States without SIMCO visa sponsorship now or in the future.
 * Must be able to obtain a Department of Energy badge for access to the WIPP Site (even if teleworking, must still be able to comply with security requirements to obtain a badge).
 * Non-U.S. citizens from countries identified by the Department of Energy as posing heightened security concerns-including sensitive countries, state sponsors of terrorism, countries of risk, and other designated countries -are subject to additional security requirements that limit site access.

Preferred Requirements

 * Previous WIPP Project experience a plus.
 * Previous computer programming experience is a plus

## Description

Salado Isolation Mining Contractors, LLC (SIMCO), managing and operating contractor of the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) is currently seeking a qualified individual to serve as a Systems Engineer and join our team located in Carlsbad, New Mexico., The successful candidate will qualify as Technical Staff for WIPP systems as assigned by the Engineering Manager. Provide real-time support to plant modifications to ensure accuracy to design drawings and other Technical Baseline documents. Perform as-built field verifications of selected structures, systems, components, and drawings that depict the actual plant conditions. Become the technical expert in their respective structures, systems, and components, and develop Engineering Change Notices. Become the system expert and maintain system specifications, configuration management, and design documents to ensure compliance with WIPP Documented Safety Analysis and site procedures as appropriate. Candidate will be required to complete training for unescorted and underground access. Must be able to complete Technical Staff qualification in a timely manner upon assigned system responsibilities. This position requires the ability to perform field work in varied conditions, including indoors and
outdoors, surface, and underground.