Senior/principal systems engineer Job at Sandia National Laboratories (Livermore)

Senior/Principal Systems Engineer - Advanced Engagement Systems

Our team is seeking a highly motivated Engineering and Operations Systems Engine...

Location

United States , Albuquerque

Salary:

102400.00 - 199700.00 USD / Year

Sandia National Laboratories

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Military Operations or relevant field to perform S&T Program Management
or equivalent experience. Plus, five years' of relevant experience
Experience in government projects and/or military operations
Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q Security Clearance and an SCI clearance which may require a polygraph test.

Job Responsibility

Employ an agile engineering approach that supports the integration and testing of Electronic Warfare (EW) Systems
Support the representation of the EW Systems with customer organizations and operational organizations
Track and document development progress for the EW System Development
Coordinate with project leads and technical staff in the activities needed to develop, test, and deploy EW systems
Integrate and coordinate with external stakeholders for the testing and operations of EW systems
Lead a multi-disciplinary team of technical staff in the development and deployment of EW test assets, deployment systems, and validation and verification of RF Systems.

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 (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

Fulltime

Senior/Principal Systems Engineer - Satellite Ground Systems

As a Satellite Ground Systems Engineer, you will play a critical role in advanci...

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
The ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q and SCI, which may require a polygraph.

Job Responsibility

Work collaboratively with partners to collect requirements, design solutions, and deliver high-quality, easy-to-use state-of-the-art infrastructures
Create derived requirements from customer project requirements that will provide specific design needs to ensure project success
Research, prototype, architect, and design new models and algorithms for existing and new satellite flight and ground systems
Work with project leads to plan, develop, and execute projects to ensure completion on schedule and within budget

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

Fulltime

Cleared Senior/Principal Systems Engineer - Satellite Ground Systems

As a Satellite Ground Systems Engineer, you will play a critical role in advanci...

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 or DOD TS with the ability to obtain and maintain an SCI, which may require a polygraph

Job Responsibility

Work collaboratively with partners to collect requirements, design solutions, and deliver high-quality, easy-to-use state-of-the-art infrastructures
Create derived requirements from customer project requirements that will provide specific design needs to ensure project success
Research, prototype, architect, and design new models and algorithms for existing and new satellite flight and ground systems
Work with project leads to plan, develop, and execute projects to ensure completion on schedule and within budget

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 Systems Engineer - Systems Execution Lead

We are seeking a R&D Systems Engineer to join our dynamic team!

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 Q clearance or equivalent and the ability to obtain an SCI, that may require a polygraph test
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
Project leadership experience with demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and enable dynamic teams
Experience working with DOE/NNSA/DOD/FFRDC directly in systems engineering
Experience in implementing mission assurance processes
Demonstrated ability to coordinate technical work performed simultaneously within internal and external organizations

Job Responsibility

Plan, conduct, and complete engineering programs across a dynamic 5340 mission portfolio for Sandia's customers and sponsors
Write, track, and manage project requirements and risks
Perform and track evidence of Verification and Validation of requirements
Plan and compete Test Readiness Reviews for project tests and system flights
Implement mission assurance plans across the project, group, and center
Serve as the primary representative to customers and partners for ND/SPP/SIPP programs through the negotiation, management, and delivery of all development requirements for several technologies
Establish positive relationships with key influencers across Sandia Laboratories and across many DOD agencies
Initiate, develop, and implement systems and processes while applying engineering judgment on several technologies
Understand the components and development processes for multiple technologies
Lead programs and teams in delivering a variety of technologies to meet customer and Sandia needs

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 Systems Engineer - Mk21 Fuze Systems Engineering, Electrical

The Mk21 Fuze Mod Systems Engineering team is seeking multiple experienced R&D S...

Location

United States , 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
Position requires an active U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance or equivalent DOW clearance to start

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 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 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

Senior/Principal R&D Systems Engineer - Nuclear Safety Assessment Engineer

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

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 as well as ability to obtain higher clearances which may require a polygraph test.

Job Responsibility

Independently review detailed technical documents and identify nuclear safety-relevant issues
Engage with weapon system, component design, assurance, and other surety organizations to gather information and align requirements
Maintain awareness of design, development, production, maintenance, and dismantlement activities that affect weapon-system safety
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

Fulltime

Senior/Principal R&D Mechanical Systems Engineer - Nuclear Weapon Systems Test & Development

We are seeking a highly motivated Mechanical Engineer to join the W76-1 Joint Te...

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 years of directly relevant experience or equivalent combination
Active DOE Q Clearance or equivalent
Graduate degree in Mechanical Engineering or highly related field
Experience with mechanical engineering and product realization in the NNSA complex
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams
Self-motivated and comfortable in fast-paced environment
Experience applying engineering principles to trade studies
Experience with JTA development programs and nuclear weapons lifecycle
Proficient in test instrumentation and planning

Job Responsibility

Develop detailed understanding of customer requirements
Assemble and integrate mechanical system assemblies
Integrate and test subassemblies and system configurations
Plan and execute environmental, performance, and safety qualification tests
Analyze system-level test data and support anomaly resolution
Manage product definition and release documentation

What we offer

Challenging work with amazing impact
Extraordinary co-workers
Best tools and research facilities
Career advancement and enrichment
Flexible work arrangements
Generous vacation
Strong medical benefits
Competitive 401k
Learning opportunities
Relocation assistance

Fulltime

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