Sandia National Laboratories · 21 hours ago
Early Career Electrical Engineer - Component Engineer, Onsite
Albuquerque, NM
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$102K/yr - $200K/yrSandia National Laboratories is the nation’s premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation, and they are seeking an Early Career Electrical Engineer to join their team. The role involves the design, development, and qualification of complex cables and interconnect components for high-consequence applications, contributing to national security efforts.
GovernmentInformation TechnologyNational Security
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Develop and implement electrical solutions to cable assemblies and interconnect challenges in complex systems
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of design engineers, systems engineers, quality engineers, and subject matter experts in the successful execution of mission critical designs
Design and develop electrical parameters for cable assemblies, interconnects, and electrical components to meet system-level requirements and function through program life environments
Develop and implement electrical acceptance criteria for cable assemblies and interconnects
Team with system engineers and system-level stakeholders to establish electrical component-level requirements
Collaborate with Production Agencies to incorporate defect prevention and design for manufacturability
Investigate and lead technologists in troubleshooting interconnects and their corresponding test equipment
Provide electrical evaluation and technical analysis on large amounts of electrical test data
Write technical reports, perform cost estimates, work technical issues, and present results/findings
Provide quality products with supporting qualification evidence that satisfy customer requirements within cost/schedule constraints
Implement sound electrical engineering principles on high-reliability and high-consequence cable assemblies and interconnects
Some travel may be required, approximately once per quarter
Qualification
Required
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 clearance
Preferred
Graduate degree in Electrical Engineering or a highly related field where an independent research project was a graduation requirement (e.g., independent project, thesis, or dissertation)
Ability to work independently and collaborate well in a multidisciplinary team of designers and test engineers
Outstanding verbal and written skills, including the ability to develop and present briefings that are clear and compelling
Printed Circuit Board design experience
Knowledge of The Nuclear Deterrence (ND) product realization, design, production, and qualification processes
Knowledge of the ND drawing and Engineering Authorization system
Knowledge of ND drawing requirements (CDs, MEs, PSs, SSs, etc.)
Demonstrated application of design guides/specifications (e.g., design for manufacturability, design for environmental specifications)
Experience teaming, collaborating, and negotiating with Nuclear Security Enterprise (NSE) stakeholders
Demonstrated ability to identify design/requirement shortcomings, articulate impacts, and drive resolution with customers
Experience in the application of engineering principles and manufacturing methods
Active DOE Q-level security clearance
Benefits
Generous vacation
Strong medical and other benefits
Competitive 401k
Learning opportunities
Relocation assistance
Amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance
Company
Sandia National Laboratories
Sandia is a conducts research and development into the non-nuclear components of nuclear weapons.
Founded in 1945
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$4.4MKey Investors
US Department of EnergyARPA-E
2023-09-21Grant· $0.5M
2023-07-27Grant
2023-01-10Grant· $3.7M
Leadership Team
Laura McGill
Deputy Laboratories Director - Nuclear Deterrence, and Chief Technology Officer
Maria Gallardo
CFO Enterprise Risk Management Program Lead
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