R&D Electrical Engineer - W87-1 Flight Test Team Job at Sandia National Laboratories (Livermore)

R&D Electrical Engineer - W87-1 Flight Test Team

Sandia National Laboratories

Location:
United States , Livermore

Category:
Research and Development

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

121900.00 - 237800.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

We are seeking an Electrical Engineer to join the dynamic W87-1 Systems team, focusing on the W87-1 Flight Test Vehicle (FTV) program. This role involves supporting system-level integration, assembly, and testing of W87-1 FTVs at Sandia National Laboratories California (SNL/CA), as well as facilitating the integration of W87-1 FTVs with the USAF's Sentinel Missile and range assets. In this position, you will contribute to the W87-1 Systems Environmental Flight Test Unit (EFTU) and W87-1 Systems Developmental Joint Test Assembly 10 (DJTA10) USAF integration, ground testing and flight testing.

Job Responsibility:

Design and Innovate: Create and design cutting-edge test equipment, subcomponents, cables, and other hardware to meet rigorous performance standards for Flight Test Vehicles
Integrate Systems: Conduct requirements discovery, negotiation, and verification for mission objectives and missile compliance, collaborating across engineering domains (hardware, software, mechanical, aerospace, etc.) to ensure cohesive system integration
Lead Technical Direction: Provide guidance to technologist and partners in the assembly, calibration, troubleshooting, and operation of test equipment, system components, and instrumentation of hardware
Troubleshoot and Resolve: Identify root causes of anomalies and failures during testing and development phases
Conduct Electrical Functional Testing: Prepare and operate systems testers, analyze telemetry data, and develop unique test assets to convert data into usable engineering units
Develop Automated Solutions: Design automated test solutions for weapon systems, including test fixtures, cables, electrical sensors, and instrumentation hardware
Collaborate Effectively: Work with SNL Systems Organizations and stakeholders to keep flight test plans on schedule and address integration testing challenges
Test and Evaluate: Analyze test data to inform design decisions, support pre-flight assembly activities, and identify and mitigate risks in system design and testing processes

Requirements:

A bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline, 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
Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q clearance
Graduate degree in Electrical Engineering or a highly related field where an independent research project was a graduation requirement (e.g., independent project, thesis, or dissertation)
Ability to work independently and collaborate well in a multidisciplinary team of designers and test engineers
Outstanding verbal and written skills, including the ability to develop and present briefings that are clear and compelling
Preferred degree in Electrical Engineering
Active DOE Q clearance or equivalent is preferred at the time of application
Experience contributing within a NW Systems Engineering or Telemetry (TM) team on a LEP, Mod, Futures, Stockpile System, or a related/equivalent DoW modernization program
Experience with stockpile or development ND systems, including ND reentry systems and JTA experience
Experience collaborating with SNL test facilities and organizations, demonstrating effective partnership across disciplines
Experience with bench, lab, and flight vehicle instrumentation, including data collection, processing, and analysis
Proficiency in Requirements Management and Verification, with experience in requirements discovery and negotiation
Familiarity with electrical engineering tools such as PSpice, Cadence/OrCAD, DxDesigner, Altium, MATLAB, Simulink, and LabVIEW
Proficiency in programming languages including C/C++ and Python
Basic understanding of software programming for instrumentation

Nice to have:

Graduate degree in Electrical Engineering or a highly related field where an independent research project was a graduation requirement (e.g., independent project, thesis, or dissertation)
Ability to work independently and collaborate well in a multidisciplinary team of designers and test engineers
Outstanding verbal and written skills, including the ability to develop and present briefings that are clear and compelling
Preferred degree in Electrical Engineering
Active DOE Q clearance or equivalent is preferred at the time of application
Experience contributing within a NW Systems Engineering or Telemetry (TM) team on a LEP, Mod, Futures, Stockpile System, or a related/equivalent DoW modernization program
Experience with stockpile or development ND systems, including ND reentry systems and JTA experience
Experience collaborating with SNL test facilities and organizations, demonstrating effective partnership across disciplines
Experience with bench, lab, and flight vehicle instrumentation, including data collection, processing, and analysis
Proficiency in Requirements Management and Verification, with experience in requirements discovery and negotiation
Familiarity with electrical engineering tools such as PSpice, Cadence/OrCAD, DxDesigner, Altium, MATLAB, Simulink, and LabVIEW
Proficiency in programming languages including C/C++ and Python
Basic understanding of software programming for instrumentation

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 08, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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R&D Electrical Engineer - W87-1 Flight Test Team

Sandia National Laboratories

Location:
United States , Livermore

Category:
Research and Development

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

Job Description:

Job Responsibility:

Requirements:

Nice to have:

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 08, 2026

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