Sandia National Laboratories · 19 hours ago
Senior/Principal R&D Electrical Engineer - Test Systems Design, Onsite
Albuquerque, NM
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$114K/yr - $228K/yr
5+ years expSandia National Laboratories is the nation’s premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation. They are seeking a passionate and motivated R&D Electrical Engineer to design, fabricate, and deploy sophisticated system-level nuclear weapon testers for the Stockpile Surveillance Program, ensuring the safety and reliability of the U.S. nuclear arsenal.
GovernmentInformation TechnologyNational Security
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Create cutting-edge equipment that emulates the delivery sequences of nuclear weapons in a controlled laboratory environment
Lead or work alongside a multidisciplinary team of engineers, technologists, and subject matter experts to achieve project goals
Develop advanced data-collection systems to capture a wide range of normal and exotic signals generated by the tester or a unit under test
Define and design custom cables, boards, chassis, or racks tailored to specific project requirements
Work on integrating and troubleshooting tester systems that monitor the health of the U.S. Stockpile, ensuring optimal performance
Assess and validate tester designs against customer requirements, ensuring compliance and functionality
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
Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q clearance and Sigma 15 access, which may require a polygraph
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
Active DOE Q clearance or equivalent
Proficiency in analog and digital circuit design and analysis, demonstrating a strong foundation in electrical engineering principals
Hands-on experience designing and fabricating custom electrical assemblies, demonstrating creativity and technical aptitude
Experience creating and interpreting design definition drawings, including wiring diagrams and power distribution diagrams, ensuring clarity and precision in documentation
Experience using common electrical laboratory equipment (e.g., oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, arbitrary waveform generators, etc.)
Demonstrated commitment to working safely in a laboratory environment, prioritizing safety protocols and best practices
Strong attention to detail and the ability to comprehend and synthesize large amounts of information, ensuring accuracy and thoroughness in all tasks
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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