Senior/Principal R&D Electrical Engineer - Systems Electrical Design, Onsite

About the role

We are seeking an R&D Electrical Engineer to join our team working on the W87-1 program. You will play a pivotal role in advancing cutting-edge nuclear weapon systems and components.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the test, quality, and qualification and component teams to identify test objectives, collaborate in the planning of system-level test activities, and partner with data analysis developers to automate data review, review data, and resolve anomalies using automated system data analysis tools.
• Design and develop electrical systems and components for the W87-1 program, with a focus on troubleshooting and optimizing existing designs while resolving technical and programmatic design, development, qualification, and production challenges in a collaborative manner across multiple internal and external agencies.
• Analyze test data and system performance against requirements, collaborating with testing and qualification organizations to ensure system performance and effectively identifying and resolving issues.
• Conduct simulations and modeling using MATLAB or Python to support design decisions.
• Write Engineering Authorizations and maintain documentation in compliance with regulatory standards, ensuring clarity and accuracy in all communications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate electrical systems into larger projects, working with engineers, technologists, and technicians from Sandia National Labs (SNL), Department of Defense (DoD), Kansas City National Security Campus (KCNSC), Pantex (PX), and National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) organizations to solve technical challenges.
• Demonstrate technical leadership in identifying and managing technical risks.

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.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q clearance.

Qualifications

• The ideal R&D Electrical Engineer candidate for Sandia National Laboratories will in addition possess the following:
  • A 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 working on nuclear weapon systems or components, with a solid understanding of nuclear weapon design and familiarity with DOD or DOE programs.
• Proven ability to analyze test data and collaborate with testing and qualification organizations to resolve issues and conduct trade-offs for system solutions.
• Demonstrated self-motivation and effectiveness in dynamic environments with competing priorities and firm deadlines.
• Proficient in programming platforms such as MATLAB or Python.
• Experienced in writing Engineering Authorizations and working with qualification activities.
• A self-directed, customer- and partner-oriented individual with strong interpersonal, teamwork, leadership, and analytical skills.

Benefits

• Challenging work with amazing impact that contributes to security, peace, and freedom worldwide.
• Extraordinary co-workers.
• The best tools, equipment, and research facilities in the world.
• Career advancement and enrichment opportunities.
• Flexible work arrangements for many jobs include 9/80 (work 80 hours every two weeks, with every other Friday off) and 4/10 (work 4 ten-hour days each week) compressed workweeks, part-time work, and telecommuting (a mix of onsite work and working from home).
• Generous vacation, strong medical and other benefits, competitive 401k, learning opportunities, relocation assistance and amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance.

Pay

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.

Schedule

Due to the nature of the work, the selected applicant will be required to work onsite full-time in Livermore, CA, or Albuquerque, NM. Some travel is required for this position.