Sandia National Laboratories · 12 hours ago
R&D Electrical Engineer - W87-1 Flight Test Team, Onsite
Livermore, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$122K/yr - $238K/yrSandia National Laboratories is the nation’s premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation, seeking an Electrical Engineer to join the W87-1 Systems team. The role involves supporting system-level integration, assembly, and testing of W87-1 Flight Test Vehicles, including designing test equipment and collaborating on system integration with various engineering domains.
GovernmentInformation TechnologyNational Security
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Design and Innovate: Create and design cutting-edge test equipment, subcomponents, cables, and other hardware to meet rigorous performance standards for Flight Test Vehicles. Engage in unique circuit design for integration into test boxes for shipment, providing significant design opportunities
Integrate Systems: Conduct requirements discovery, negotiation, and verification for mission objectives and missile compliance, collaborating across engineering domains (hardware, software, mechanical, aerospace, etc.) to ensure cohesive system integration
Lead Technical Direction: Provide guidance to technologist and partners in the assembly, calibration, troubleshooting, and operation of test equipment, system components, and instrumentation of hardware
Troubleshoot and Resolve: Identify root causes of anomalies and failures during testing and development phases. Develop and implement effective mitigation strategies while engaging in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance engineering processes and methodologies
Conduct Electrical Functional Testing: Prepare and operate systems testers, analyze telemetry data, and develop unique test assets to convert data into usable engineering units
Develop Automated Solutions: Design automated test solutions for weapon systems, including test fixtures, cables, electrical sensors, and instrumentation hardware. Support automated data processing of flight test data via the Sandia ground station, turning telemetry data into actionable insights
Collaborate Effectively: Work with SNL Systems Organizations and stakeholders to keep flight test plans on schedule and address integration testing challenges
Test and Evaluate: Analyze test data to inform design decisions, support pre-flight assembly activities, and identify and mitigate risks in system design and testing processes
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
Preferred degree in Electrical Engineering
Active DOE Q clearance or equivalent is preferred at the time of application
Experience contributing within a NW Systems Engineering or Telemetry (TM) team on a LEP, Mod, Futures, Stockpile System, or a related/equivalent DoW modernization program
Experience with stockpile or development ND systems, including ND reentry systems and JTA experience
Experience collaborating with SNL test facilities and organizations, demonstrating effective partnership across disciplines
Experience with bench, lab, and flight vehicle instrumentation, including data collection, processing, and analysis
Proficiency in Requirements Management and Verification, with experience in requirements discovery and negotiation
Familiarity with electrical engineering tools such as PSpice, Cadence/OrCAD, DxDesigner, Altium, MATLAB, Simulink, and LabVIEW
Proficiency in programming languages including C/C++ and Python
Basic understanding of software programming for instrumentation
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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