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The Integrated Stockpile Evaluation (ISE) group is looking for an enthusiastic and visionary leader to manage the Ballistic Missile Weapons ISE Department 2252. This is a unique opportunity to lead a critical mission that directly supports the safety, security, and performance of the nation's nuclear stockpile. We are responsible for designing, developing, and executing programs that support both modernization and enduring weapon systems. These programs generate vital test data that informs the broader nuclear security community. Our team of System Evaluation Engineers (SEEs) leads data collection efforts for all stockpile ballistic missile weapon systems and drives surveillance program development for modernization efforts. Additionally, the department manages the U.S. portion of the United Kingdom Service Life Assessment program. You will collaborate closely with a diverse set of stakeholders, including: ISE 2250 Senior Manager and other department managers; Stockpile Systems management teams (2210, 2220, 8280); Modernization program teams for the W87-1 (2360 and 2370) and W93 (2390); Center 2200 Business Operations Department (10328); Key partners from the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA); Navy and Air Force representatives; United Kingdom stakeholders. This crosscutting role offers visibility and influence across all weapons programs.
Job Responsibility
Lead and mentor a high-performing, multidisciplinary R&D team as they execute broad surveillance programs
Guide department staff and peers through complex trade-offs involving surveillance program execution, timelines, resources, and fidelity
Engage directly with management and technical staff, typically outside the Center, in the execution of data collection and analysis for Annual Assessment activities
Partner with external sites such as PX, SRS, KCNSC, LANL, LLNL, Navy, and Air Force to negotiate and balance surveillance data and hardware needs
Represent Sandia externally with the Navy, Air Force, and United Kingdom on ballistic missile weapons surveillance
Support stockpile evaluation governance through the Integrated Weapon Evaluation Team (IWET) for surveillance planning
Build and nurture trusted relationships with internal and external clients, stakeholders, and partners across the Nuclear Security Enterprise
Educate partners, customers, and senior leadership on stockpile evaluation processes, challenges, and needs
Requirements
A bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, nuclear engineering, chemical engineering, or closely related STEM field 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
Experience leading a team in a senior engineering or comparable technical leadership role
Experience with nuclear weapon systems and subsystems
Active DOE Q-level security clearance or equivalent
Nice to have
Minimum of two (2) years of demonstrated leadership experience
Advanced degree in mechanical, electrical, nuclear, chemical engineering, or a closely related STEM discipline
Management and/or leadership experience in a nuclear weapons-related R&D organization
Experience with stockpile evaluation and system- or component-level surveillance
Proven experience leading and executing failure or anomaly investigations
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with strong customer service orientation
Demonstrated success in recruiting, hiring, mentoring, and leading technical staff
Ability to derive and manage design requirements using systems engineering principles
Proven track record of delivering results and effectively leading multidisciplinary R&D engineering teams
Ability to build and maintain strong, trust-based relationships with internal peers, external clients, and stakeholders
Practical knowledge of DOE/NNSA business practices, processes, and policies
Experience with data analysis methods, including Quantification of Margins and Uncertainties (QMU)
What we offer
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
Amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance