Sandia National Laboratories · 15 hours ago
Cleared R&D Electrical Engineer- Systems Development Testers for W93 and W80-5, Onsite
Albuquerque, NM
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$118K/yr - $236K/yr
5+ years expSandia National Laboratories is the nation’s premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation, and they are seeking a highly motivated Electrical Engineer to join their W80-5 and W93 system-level tester development team. The role involves designing, developing, and delivering testers used in major system-level integration and environmental tests, contributing to the nation's strategy for nuclear deterrence and global peace.
GovernmentInformation TechnologyNational Security
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Design and Innovate: Create and test electrical circuit boards, subcomponents, cables, and other automated tester hardware to meet rigorous performance standards
Integrate Systems: Collaborate across various engineering domains (hardware, software, mechanical, aerospace, etc.) to integrate lower-level designs and subsystems into a cohesive system
Lead Technical Direction: Provide guidance to electronics technicians in the installation, calibration, troubleshooting, and operation of electrical, controls, data, and instrumentation hardware and systems
Troubleshoot and Resolve: Identify root causes of anomalies and failures during testing and development phases and develop and implement effective mitigation strategies
Develop Automated Solutions: Design automated test solutions for weapon systems, including test fixtures, cables, electrical sensors, and instrumentation hardware
Collaborate Effectively: Work closely with SNL Systems Organizations and other internal stakeholders on tester designs and integration testing to ensure alignment and success
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 a Sigma 15
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
Experience in board-level and/or component-level circuit design
Expertise in designing digital and/or analog circuitry including sensors (e.g., FPGA, Mixed Signal, ASIC)
Experience with automatic test equipment (ATE) - hardware and software
Experience with nuclear weapon programs and projects
Modeling and analysis experience using MATLAB, Simulink, PSpice, Mentor Graphics, etc
Experience with automated tester calibration and checkout
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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