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R&D Systems Engineer, Electrical

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Sandia National Laboratories

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United States , Livermore

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Research and Development

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Salary:

121900.00 - 237800.00 USD / Year
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Job Description:

The Stockpile Systems Engineering team in California is seeking multiple R&D Systems Engineers, with strong backgrounds in electrical engineering, to join our multidisciplinary team; contributing to new projects and ongoing operations across a portfolio of work critical to maintain a safe and reliable deterrent for our nation's defense. The California Stockpile team supports day-to-day operations; performs test activities demonstrating compatibility with system interfaces; manages development and production of hardware and components; trouble-shooting, and problem-solving with internal and external stakeholders across the Nuclear Security Enterprise. Stockpile systems engineering includes frequent collaboration externally, including with staff and leadership from the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), the Department of War, and various NNSA production agencies.

Job Responsibility:

  • Specify and review activities involving electrical aspects of the system, including flight testing, lab testing, and component testing
  • Investigate/troubleshoot anomalies in cross-functional teams
  • Team with experts to plan, execute and analyze data from advanced experiments and modeling and simulation
  • Maintain and update interface documentation with our partners
  • Analyze system and subsystem architectures
  • Provide technical consultation on critical design elements
  • Plan and execute testing for environmental, functional, and safety qualification
  • Derive, reconcile, and track requirements with upstream and downstream interfaces
  • Present at technical design reviews and other forums
  • Represent Sandia on internal and external multi-organizational project teams

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-level 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.
  • Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline
  • or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline plus 2 years of relevant experience
  • or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform independent research and development.
  • Familiarity with Sandia/Nuclear Weapon Complex drawing and authorization system, product development and qualification, testing and evaluation, modeling, and simulation.
  • Familiarity working with electrical design tools.
  • Ability to occasionally work in ambiguous situations.
  • Generation and publishing of technical documentation (e.g. specifications, general engineering, product definition, etc.).
  • Ability to integrate into and work effectively across multiple technical teams and levels of management.
  • Testing and data analysis of systems, subsystems, or components.
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:
May 05, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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