Sandia National Laboratories · 16 hours ago
Cleared Senior/Principal Weapons Systems Engineer - W76-0 Technical Basis Realization Lead, Onsite
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, seeking a highly motivated R&D Systems Engineer to lead the W76-0 Technical Basis Realization Team. The role involves executing design, development, qualification, assessment, and sustainment activities related to the W76-0 weapon system, while collaborating with various teams and agencies to ensure effective management of the nuclear weapon stockpile.
GovernmentInformation TechnologyNational Security
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Partner closely with the Weapon System Lead to guide a high-performing, dynamic and multi-disciplinary team in executing the vital stewardship mission for the W76-0 Stockpile System
Drive implementation of the Risk-Informed Stockpile Evaluation framework by identifying, prioritizing, documenting, and reporting on initiatives that enhance our understanding of the system
Shape and manage a diverse technical basis portfolio that is critical to the success of the annual assessment
Maintain cognizance of current hardware and software infrastructure, while planning for future resources for the support sustainment of the W76-0 Stockpile System
Partner with peer TBRT Leads across various programs at both SNL/NM and SNL/CA to address cross-cutting topics of interest
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of engineers and domain specialists effectively investigate anomalies and resolve complex system-related challenges
Engage and team with numerous groups at SNL (e.g. component engineers, surveillance, independent assessment, military liaison, system surety, nuclear safety, technical subject matter experts) as well as external agencies (Navy Strategic Systems Programs (SP), National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), Kansas City National Security Campus (KCNSC), and Pantex Production as well as DoD contractors)
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 to start
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), Lawrence Livermore Laboratory (LLNL) and Kansas City National Security Campus/New Mexico Operations (KCNSC/NMO)
Experience working on engineering design, qualification, production, or related modeling/simulation projects
Strong verbal and written communication skills, ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams
A preferred degree in Electrical Engineering
Demonstrated ability of successfully guiding teams toward achieving project goals, along with a solid understanding of nuclear weapon systems and fundamental nuclear surety principles
A self-motivated and optimistic individual committed to cultivating a culturally and technically diverse environment while thriving in a fast-paced setting
Ability to integrate into and work effectively across multiple technical teams and with management
Experience applying engineering principles to conduct trade studies to identify system solutions
Familiarity with SNL drawing and authorization system, product development and qualification, testing and evaluation, modeling, and simulation
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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