Senior/Principal R&D Systems Engineer

Cleared Senior/Principal Systems Engineer - Nuclear Safety Assessment

We are seeking a dedicated R&D Systems Engineer with nuclear weapons experience ...

Location

United States , Albuquerque

Salary:

114000.00 - 227500.00 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
An active DOE Q clearance, or equivalent is required to start
High proficiency in foundational science and engineering principles, including safety-analysis methods such as fault-tree analysis, failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA), and margin quantification
Experience with systems engineering for nuclear or high-consequence weapons systems, including applying system-of-systems thinking to ensure end-to-end functionality
Proven ability to lead complex technical projects on schedule, mentor team members, and deliver high-quality products, with demonstrated leadership experience as a project manager, technical lead, principal investigator, or similar role
Understanding of nuclear surety and reliability requirements, including familiarity with nuclear weapon safety standards, related DOE orders, and the SNL nuclear weapon product realization process
Background in reliability engineering or advanced margin-quantification frameworks
Excellent technical writing and executive presentation skills
Proven ability to work on challenging engineering problems in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment requiring extensive cross-organizational teamwork

Job Responsibility

Independently review detailed technical documents and identify salient issues related to nuclear safety
Engage with weapon system, component design, assurance, and other surety organizations
Maintain awareness of issues related to design, development, production, maintenance, and dismantlement of weapon systems
Assess tests, materials, and components for adequacy against requirements
Evaluate procedures, product specifications, and standards for compliance
Lead independent safety assessments of nuclear weapon systems and components, analyzing responses under thermal, shock, vibration, and EMI/EMC environments
Define problem scope and requirements, develop technical approaches, and apply quantitative and qualitative methods (e.g., fault-tree, FMEA, margin quantification)
Design experiments or simulations to evaluate safety-critical subsystems, collaborating with system and test engineers to verify requirements
Develop analytical frameworks and digital models to support risk-informed decisions
Mentor junior engineers in safety-analysis techniques and review their deliverables for technical accuracy

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

Fulltime

New

Cleared Senior/Principal R&D Systems Engineer - W80-4 System Engineering

Location

United States , Albuquerque; Livermore

Salary:

139900.00 - 280600.00 USD / Year

Sandia National Laboratories

Expiration Date

Until further notice

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 or DoD TS security clearance

Job Responsibility

Develop and refine plans and processes to sustain the W80-4 stockpile.
Mature and manage requirements for specific areas/components
deliver technical solutions for critical design elements.
Lead systems integration with other systems engineers and product realization teams
represent Sandia on multi-organization project teams.
Drive achievement of First Production Unit (FPU) in 2027 through coordination with systems, component engineering, and production agency partners.
Partner with production agencies to identify and resolve system-level issues impacting production rate through Last Production Unit (LPU).
Lead peer reviews, anomaly investigations, and issue management.
Execute REST planning/testing, PETU activities, and the Annual Assessment Review.
Present results to peers, customers, and management in formal and informal settings.

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

Fulltime

Senior/Principal R&D Mechanical Engineer

Are you ready to lead mission-critical mechanical engineering efforts that susta...

Location

United States , Albuquerque

Salary:

117500.00 - 235700.00 USD / Year

Sandia National Laboratories

Expiration Date

Until further notice

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 clearance or equivalent

Job Responsibility

Contribute to a new JTA PRT focused on creating an instrumented JTA system to sustain long-term (end-of-life) system flight test capabilities
Assist the JTA 6 PRT lead in developing instrumented Joint Test Assemblies (JTAs) for system flight testing
Collaborate with system engineers and stakeholders to maintain a comprehensive understanding of integrated system requirements and ensure mechanical engineering efforts align with project goals
Develop and implement strategies to sustain safety, reliability, and operational effectiveness of mechanical systems throughout their lifecycle
Analyze system performance and validate mechanical environments through ground and flight testing, component-level testing, and simulation tools, ensuring mechanical systems meet performance specifications at all assembly levels
Manage work package agreements, project schedules, and budgets to ensure timely and efficient execution of assigned activities
Support anomaly and stockpile finding investigations by conducting root cause analysis and developing potential solutions
Prepare technical documentation including white papers, presentations, and contributions to the Annual Assessment Report to effectively communicate findings and recommendations

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

Fulltime