Sandia National Laboratories · 2 hours ago
Cleared Senior/Principal R&D Systems Engineer - W93/Mk7 Advanced Flight Testing
Albuquerque, NM
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$118K/yr - $236K/yr
5+ years expSandia National Laboratories is the nation’s premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation. The role involves designing, building, and testing flight bodies for the W93 program, requiring innovative thinking and strong collaboration with various partners to ensure program schedules are met.
GovernmentInformation TechnologyNational Security
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Conduct requirements discovery, negotiation, and verification for both mission objectives and missile compliance
Collaborate with other laboratories, design partners, sponsors, and stakeholders to ensure the W93/Mk7 program's maturation plan remains on schedule
Support the realization and testing of flight bodies in laboratory, ground, and flight environments
Analyze test data and providing insights to inform design decisions and program direction
Develop and maintain documentation related to system requirements, design specifications, and test plans
Participate in design reviews and technical meetings to communicate progress and address challenges
Identify and mitigate risks associated with system design and testing processes
Engage in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance engineering processes and methodologies
Qualification
Required
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 required to start with the ability to obtain and maintain Sigma 15 access
Preferred
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), Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), and Kansas City National Security Campus (KCNSC)
Experience working on engineering design, qualification, production, or related projects
Strong verbal and written communication skills, ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams
Experience with stockpile or development ND systems, including ND reentry systems and JTA experience
Strong background in aerospace engineering, with demonstrated experience in system testing, integration, and troubleshooting
Proficiency in Requirements Management and Verification, with experience in requirements discovery and negotiation
Experience with bench, lab, and flight body instrumentation, including data collection, processing, and analysis
Experience collaborating with SNL test facilities and organizations, demonstrating effective partnership across disciplines
Experience leading system trade studies and managing multiple projects within appropriate scope, budget, and time frame
Demonstrated ability to work successfully in a fast-paced environment, adapting to changing priorities and vague requirements
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.
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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