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Cleared Senior/Principal R&D Systems Engineer - Nuclear Weapons Expert

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Sandia National Laboratories

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United States , Albuquerque

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Research and Development

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Not provided

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Salary:

117500.00 - 235700.00 USD / Year
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Job Description:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced R&D Systems Engineer to join the Sandia National Laboratories Accident Response Group (ARG) as a nuclear weapons expert and technical advisor. As an integral member of the ARG department, you will play a crucial role in training, providing technical expertise, developing equipment and capabilities, and creating challenging technical scenarios to support responders that deploy to US Nuclear Weapons (NW) accidents or incidents. Your expertise and knowledge will contribute to the planning and preparedness for a rapid and effective resolution of nuclear weapons-related emergencies, ensuring the safety and security of our nation.

Job Responsibility:

  • Serve as a nuclear weapons expert and technical advisor within the Accident Response Group (ARG)
  • Conduct research and development activities to enhance response capabilities, identify gaps, and improve equipment for overall mission success
  • Provide technical guidance and support to ensure proper response, assessment, safe handling, and resolution of nuclear weapon-related emergencies
  • Utilize extensive experience with US Nuclear Weapons in the development of training and exercises
  • Actively participate in the technical planning of drills and exercises for the ARG, including the annual interagency Nuclear Weapon Accident Incident Exercise (NUWAIX)
  • Collaborate closely with the NNSA Office of Defense Programs (NA10), NNSA Office of Counterterrorism and Counterproliferation (NA80), and NNSA Office of Nuclear Incident Response (NA-84)
  • Work with the Department of War (DoW) and Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) emergency response partners in the development of training, exercise objectives, and events
  • Lead the technical planning team for the annual multi-agency Nuclear Weapon Accident Incident Exercise (NUWAIX) as the system integration expert for NEST/NA-84 exercise and operations planning
  • Represent Sandia in collaborative discussions with other agencies and laboratories to facilitate clear communication of information

Requirements:

  • 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 independent research and development
  • Active DOE Q clearance required to start with the ability to obtain and maintain an SCI
  • Selected applicant must be able to obtain and maintain Sigma 15 access as well as any other applicable program read-ins
  • Direct working experience and expertise in US nuclear weapons, including history with Systems Groups, membership in Product Realization Teams for Major Components, and involvement with Nuclear Safety or Assessment organizations
  • Experience in systems engineering of complex systems, with multidisciplinary expertise across design, testing, and analysis
  • Proven ability to respond to and resolve nuclear weapons requests for information, unsatisfactory reports, and/or SFN/SFIs
  • Demonstrated experience in requirements tracing, flow downs, and negotiations to ensure project alignment and success
  • Commitment to working in a mission-centered, operations-focused program
  • Strong knowledge of abnormal systems response, safety, and use control architecture of nuclear weapons

Nice to have:

  • 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
  • Experience supporting Nuclear Emergency Support Team (NEST) assets is highly desired
  • Familiarity with the NNSA Office of Defense Programs, NNSA Office of Counterterrorism and Counterproliferation, or DoD/EOD operations
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 and amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 03, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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