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Develop and refine plans and processes to sustain the W80-4 stockpile.
Mature and manage requirements for specific areas/components
deliver technical solutions for critical design elements.
Lead systems integration with other systems engineers and product realization teams
represent Sandia on multi-organization project teams.
Drive achievement of First Production Unit (FPU) in 2027 through coordination with systems, component engineering, and production agency partners.
Partner with production agencies to identify and resolve system-level issues impacting production rate through Last Production Unit (LPU).
Lead peer reviews, anomaly investigations, and issue management.
Execute REST planning/testing, PETU activities, and the Annual Assessment Review.
Present results to peers, customers, and management in formal and informal settings.
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 or DoD TS security clearance
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 National Laboratory (LLNL), Los Alamos National Laboratory, 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 with nuclear weapon systems, components, and stockpile stewardship principles.
Experience with nuclear deterrence lifecycle and / or stockpile activities.
Ability to analyze complex technical data, perform risk assessments, and develop engineering solutions.
Proficiency in modeling, simulation, and data analysis tools relevant to weapon performance and safety.
Outstanding verbal and written skills, including the ability to develop and present briefings that are clear and compelling.
Ability to team well with others and listen to different perspectives
Academic or job experiences in areas such as: engineering design, qualification, production, or related modeling/simulation projects
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