R&D Systems Engineer, Advanced Concepts Engineering Job at Sandia National Laboratories (Albuquerque)

Senior/Principal R&D Aerospace Engineer, Advanced Concepts Engineering

We are seeking an experienced R&D S&E, Aerospace Engineering to lead the rapid v...

Location

United States , Albuquerque

Salary:

117500.00 - 235700.00 USD / Year

Sandia National Laboratories

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

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
Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance (or DOD equivalent) and an SCI clearance

Job Responsibility

Perform concept development and trade space exploration for hypersonic and ballistic missile vehicles for hypersonic and ND applications
Execute the RACE workflow for vehicle concept development
Leverage aero-thermal models and codes within the RACE workflow
Run basic CFD, trajectory, and other codes for concept exploration
Work with SMEs in aerodynamics, thermal, mechanical, systems engineering, etc. to validate code, validate the results, and find solutions to roadblocks in the designs
Maintain the code base or work with code maintainers for RACE
Work to improve the general vehicle concept trade space and the speed / fidelity at which we can deliver results
Work with others in the center to improve the vehicle concept process, including working with experts in WSTAT, MBSE, AFSIM, etc.

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
Generous vacation
strong medical and other benefits
competitive 401k
learning opportunities
relocation assistance

Fulltime

Senior/Principal R&D Systems Engineer - Advanced Space Systems

We are seeking an experienced Systems Engineer to join our Advanced Space System...

Location

United States , Albuquerque

Salary:

117500.00 - 235700.00 USD / Year

Sandia National Laboratories

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

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
Ability to obtain and maintain both a DOE Q clearance and an SCI clearance, which may require a polygraph test
Proficiency with formal Systems Engineering process with a focus on architecture definition and requirement flow down phases
Self-motivated, positive, individual comfortable working in a diverse, fast-paced, results oriented environment
Proven experience with realization and delivery of high rigor designs
Demonstrated ability to use critical thinking and engineering principles when making technical decisions
Experience within the Aerospace industry and Space systems
Experience working with RF Systems and principles such as channel modeling, link budgets, filtering, etc.
Experience working in high security environments
Active DOE Q clearance or active DOE L security clearance with ability to obtain a DOE Q clearance

Job Responsibility

Build trust-based relationships and partner with internal and external organizations
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of engineers and domain specialists in the successful resolution of system related issues
Use systems engineering principles to identify and lead resolution to system level problems
Collaborate with subject matter experts to derive requirements
Provide critical review of designs, concepts, verification approaches, and verification data
Occasional travel may be required for this position

What we offer

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

Fulltime

Early Career R&D Systems Engineer - Mk21 Fuze Systems Engineering

The Mk21 Fuze Mod Systems Engineering team is seeking an R&D Systems Engineer wi...

Location

United States , Livermore

Salary:

121900.00 - 237800.00 USD / Year

Sandia National Laboratories

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

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 Engineering or a highly related field where an independent research project was a graduation requirement
Experience working with Nuclear Security Enterprise (NSE) laboratories and plants
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
Proven ability to work well in a team environment and collaborate with internal organizations and external production facilities and suppliers
Familiarity with development of specifications for components and systems
Knowledge and/or experience of system engineering concepts and principles
Active U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance

Job Responsibility

Lead activities that support the Stockpile Assessment of the system, including flight testing, laboratory testing, and component testing
Collaborate with Science & Technology experts to plan, execute, and analyze data from advanced experiments, modeling, and simulation
Define requirements and develop, build, and test hardware and software for Sentinel/Mk21 Fuze ground and flight test integration activities
Conduct system test planning, execution, and analysis for environmental, functional, and safety evaluations
Develop and present materials for design reviews, sponsor, and customer meetings
Provide technical consultancy on critical design elements
Represent Sandia on internal and external multi-organizational project teams
Employ analytical thinking to navigate ambiguous problems with a multidisciplinary team
Conduct trade studies and make key decisions based on performance data, cost, and schedule constraints

What we offer

Challenging work with amazing impact
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 and 4/10 compressed workweeks, part-time work, and telecommuting
Generous vacation, strong medical and other benefits, competitive 401k, learning opportunities, relocation assistance and amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance

Fulltime