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Senior/Principal R&D Systems Engineer - Component and Material Evaluation

United States, Albuquerque 117500.00 - 235700.00 USD / Year · Job Posted May 29, 2026
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We are seeking an R&D Systems Engineer for the Component and Material Evaluation (CME) team. In this role, you will join a dynamic team dedicated to addressing complex multidisciplinary issues that have a direct impact on national security. As an R&D Systems Engineer, you will have the unique opportunity to influence the future of our Nuclear Deterrence (ND) mission by supporting both stockpile weapons programs and weapon modernization initiatives.

Job Responsibility

  • Plan and manage the execution of engineering programs for Sandia's customers and sponsors
  • Serve as the primary representative to customers and partners for ND modernization programs, negotiating, managing, and delivering all component evaluation scope for several technology families
  • Establish strong relationships with key influencers and collaborate with cross-functional teams, including systems and component engineering teams, our Science and Technology (S&T) community, independent technical assessment partners, and production agencies
  • Identify defects and aging trends, understand performance margins, and make predictive assessments of weapon components and their materials through comprehensive component evaluation activities
  • Chair Stockpile Finding Investigations (SFIs) as a System Evaluation Engineer (SEE) to determine the root cause of anomalies discovered during component evaluations, assess their impact on the safety, security, and reliability of the stockpile, and guide discussions to ensure thorough understanding and resolution of issues
  • Engage in lifecycle management of evaluated components, focusing on key phases such as design, testing, and production
  • Identify and manage risks associated with component evaluations, employing strategies for risk assessment and mitigation
  • Document findings and recommendations, preparing reports that communicate complex technical information clearly and effectively to stakeholders

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
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q Clearance and Sigma 15 access, which will require random polygraphs

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 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
  • A degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field is preferred, with a strong understanding of electrical design principles
  • Proven experience in systems engineering with a focus on component evaluation, including familiarity with circuit-level design and component testing methodologies
  • Experience in managing engineering programs, including planning, execution, and documentation of findings and recommendations
  • Experience identifying, preventing, and mitigating technical product defects and risks
  • Proven ability to identify defects and aging trends, understand performance margins, and make predictive assessments of weapon components and their materials
  • Strong analytical skills with experience in statistical analysis tools and methodologies for assessing component performance and reliability
  • Familiarity with conducting SFIs or similar investigations to determine root causes of anomalies and assess their impact on safety, security, and reliability
  • Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to build strong relationships and facilitate discussions among diverse teams

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
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