Cleared Experienced R&D Systems Engineer - Nuclear Security, Hybrid

About the role

We are seeking an R&D systems professional to interact with global practitioners of nuclear security and apply domain expertise in areas such as physical security and insider threat mitigation. In this role you will synthesize technologies, systems, and requirements using a graded approach.

Responsibilities

• Implement nuclear security best practices and the development of capacity-building resources in support of programmatic engagements
• Collaborating with government sponsors to develop and implement projects for country specific engagements on Nuclear Security
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships at all levels, including with external customers, multi-lab team members, and internal management, to effectively complete technical projects
• Plan, conceive, conduct, or manage research and development for Sandia's customers and sponsors
• Use systems engineering principles to implement a multidisciplinary engineering approach to research, design, or develop nuclear security systems
• In this role there can be up to 50% travel requirement.

Requirements

• 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.
• An active DOE Q-level (or DOD equivalent) security clearance.
• The ideal R&D S&E Systems Engineering candidate for Sandia National Laboratories will in addition possess the following:
• A 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 National Laboratory (LLNL), Los Alamos National Laboratory, 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.

Qualifications

• Experience working with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to develop and implement projects associated to nuclear security, crisis contingency planning, and insider threat
• Direct experience with the recommendation guidance documents of the International Atomic Energy Agency
• Proven expertise in nuclear security with a focus on physical protection systems, including design, implementation, and evaluation of security measures to prevent unauthorized access or sabotage to nuclear materials and facilities.
• In-depth knowledge of the nuclear fuel cycle, including enrichment, fuel fabrication, reactor operation, spent fuel management, and disposal.
• Applied experience in program or project leadership
• Experience working with diverse USG funding agencies, including the Department of State, DHS, DoW, Commerce, or NNSA/DOE with a history of building successful working relationships with customers
• Experience identifying, assessing, and mitigating insider threats within nuclear facilities, including behavioral analysis, access controls, and personnel reliability programs.
• Practical experience in nuclear material accounting and control (NMAC) systems, ensuring accurate tracking, reporting, and safeguarding of nuclear materials in compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Skilled in developing, implementing, and testing crisis management and contingency plans related to nuclear security incidents, including coordination with emergency response teams and regulatory bodies.
• Understanding of Security by Design for Small Modular, Advanced, and Micro reactors.
• Demonstrated versatility, political savvy, and high tolerance for ambiguity
• Passion for learning and commitment to mentorship
• Demonstrated ability to team across disciplines
• Skilled in developing and delivering training curriculum in international settings
• Current SCI clearance or willingness to pursue one

Benefits

What Your Job Will Be Like

We are seeking an R&D systems professional to interact with global practitioners of nuclear security and apply domain expertise in areas such as physical security and insider threat mitigation. In this role you will synthesize technologies, systems, and requirements using a graded approach.

In this role there can be up to 50% travel requirement. This position is eligible for telecommuting and the selected applicant must live within a reasonable distance for commuting to the assigned work location when necessary.

Schedule

This position is eligible for telecommuting and the selected applicant must live within a reasonable distance for commuting to the assigned work location when necessary.

Pay

Salary Range $117,500 - $235,700 Salary range is estimated, and actual salary will be determined after consideration of the selected candidate's experience and qualifications, and application of any approved geographic salary differential.