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Los Alamos National Laboratory · 3 hours ago

W93 Electrical Functional Qualification Lead (R&D Engineer 3/4)

Los Alamos, NM

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$125K/yr - $211K/yr

6+ years exp

Los Alamos National Laboratory is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. They are seeking a Research and Development Engineer to lead the W93 Electrical Functional Qualification team, managing the planning, execution, and reporting of electrical functional tests and analyses for the W93 weapon system.

Security

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead and manage the W93 Electrical Functional Qualification team

Collaborate with the W93 Qualification, Test, and Evaluation (QTE) Director

Plan, execute, and report on the component, sub-system, and system electrical functional tests and analyses for the W93/Mk7

Gather critical qualification evidence and interface directly with key stakeholders

Lead the development of the Electrical Environmental Specification (ES)

Define the testing and analysis strategy needed to achieve full requirement validation, verification, and design qualification

Qualification

Electrical Qualification LeadEngineering TestEvaluationProgram/Project ManagementNuclear Weapon Lifecycle ExperienceModel Based Systems EngineeringElectrical Engineering degreeStakeholder EngagementProven Senior-Level EngagementSecurity ClearanceLeadershipCollaboration

Required

Proven ability to apply advanced engineering principles, practices, and procedures to research, design, test, analyze, verify, and validate complex solutions

Extensive experience leading design certification, qualification, and complex test/analysis efforts for systems, subsystems, and components

Skilled in requirement derivation, traceability, and verification to validate robust design and performance

Demonstrated ability to apply project management principles and tools to deliver products on schedule, while effectively managing multiple concurrent projects with varying priorities

Demonstrated success in interacting and integrating effectively with external and internal interfaces (including DoD, NNSA, and other agencies), building trust, gaining consensus, and resolving conflicts while nurturing relationships

Exceptional track record of developing and leading high-performing, cross-functional teams to tackle complex challenges and deliver impactful solutions

Advanced knowledge and experience in designing and executing interconnected system, sub-system, and component electrical tests and analyses with data needs and components from multiple stakeholders

Position requires a Master's Degree in Engineering from an accredited institution and 6 years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation

At this level a Ph.D. may be preferred

Position requires a Master's Degree in Engineering from an accredited institution and 12 years of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation

At this level a Ph.D. may be preferred

Experience in the design, development, qualification, certification, assembly/production, or surveillance of nuclear weapons (Phase 6.X or Phase X processes), preferrable U.S. Navy systems

Experience with Model Based Systems Engineer (MBSE) processes and tools for tracing requirements

Seasoned experience interacting with and presenting to senior-level management and customers

Electrical Engineering degree

Active Q Clearance, equivalent DoD clearance, or the ability to obtain an Active Q Clearance