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We are seeking a highly motivated Systems Engineer to join the W76 UK Trident Program Team. This opening provides an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated individual with a scientific or engineering background to make significant contributions to Sandia. In this unique role, the successful candidate will have broad reaching responsibility to guide a range of engineering projects including annual stockpile assessment and production activities. In addition, the successful candidate will serve as a knowledgeable expert for the weapon system through coordination with internal partners and external stakeholders, both in the U.S. and in the U.K. The successful candidate will become intimately familiar with the detailed function of W76 Mk4 & Mk4A nuclear weapon components, subsystems, and systems, and gain a breadth of knowledge across all phases of the product realization lifecycle.
Job Responsibility:
Plan, conceive, conduct or manage research and development for Sandia’s customers and sponsors related to the UK Trident Program
Partner hand-in-hand with W76 UK Trident Program team and the W76 Stockpile manager to define and execute daily activities and priorities
Present technical and programmatic updates to SNL leadership and external partners
Provide leadership to help resolve technical trades and to ensure continual progress of the program
Coordinate with project management personnel to develop schedules, budgets, and project plans
Partner with peer stakeholder leaders to negotiate requirements, deliverables, and risks
Communicate status, issues, and concerns to various levels of management
Lead research and development conceptual system trade studies
Use systems engineering principles to research, design, and develop experiments, processes, and technologies
Mentor system and other Sandia staff members in a variety of settings including formal and informal methods
Travel frequently (up to 50% of the time)
Travel to the United Kingdom multiple times a year
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-level security clearance or equivalent
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 working in a leadership role managing technical and programmatic responsibilities, with a proven ability to foster a cohesive team environment and drive collaboration
Self-motivated, positive individual with a strong sense of professionalism, comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and representing the organization in external engagements
Ability to integrate into and work effectively across multiple technical teams and with management, demonstrating strong interpersonal skills and cultural sensitivity in diverse settings
Knowledge and understanding of Nuclear Weapon Systems, with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to various stakeholders, including international partners
Demonstrated knowledge of Sandia Product Realization Process, with familiarity in SNL drawing and authorization systems, product development and qualification, testing and evaluation, modeling, and simulation
Ability to adapt quickly to changing environments and priorities, demonstrating resilience and a positive attitude in dynamic situations
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