Senior/Prinicpal R&D Electronics Engineer - Electronics Surveillance and Technology Advancement, Onsite

About the role

We are seeking a highly motivated R&D Electronics Engineer with a diverse skill set to support the surveillance activities of electronic components, including capacitors, microcircuits, resistors, and diodes. In this pivotal role, you will spearhead the testing of electronic components, analyze test data, and prepare annual component assessment reports (CAR). You will collaborate closely with the system surveillance team and engineers and technologists at 7640 to develop innovative methodologies and testing capabilities for electronic components. Additionally, you will engage with subject matter experts (SMEs) across Sandia and the Kansas City National Security Campus (KCNSC) for advanced troubleshooting and failure analysis of nuclear deterrence electronics.

Responsibilities

• Conduct electronics testing
• Provide SME expertise
• Perform materials or chemical analysis and optimization
• Support a multidisciplinary team as we expand our surveillance responsibilities
• Collaborate with components and systems engineers, as well as SMEs across Sandia and KCNSC colleagues, to ensure comprehensive technical characterization through rigorous testing and analysis

Requirements

• Graduate degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a highly related field where an independent research project was a graduation requirement (e.g., independent project, thesis, or dissertation)
• Proven experience with analog and digital circuit design and analysis
• Hands-on experience testing and de-bugging circuitry, with clear mastery of tools such as oscilloscopes, logic/network/spectrum analyzers, function/pulse generators, etc.
• Proven experience with design and analysis tools (e.g., Matlab and LabVIEW), analog simulation codes (e.g., LTSpice), and HDL simulation codes (e.g., ModelSim)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams
• Three (3) or more years of related engineering experience
• Proven experience leading technical projects to meet customer requirements
• Proven experience working with high-voltage components, systems, or testers
• Strong ability to learn new technical areas rapidly
• A strong commitment to safety, security, quality, and program success

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline and five (5) years of directly relevant experience; or a Master's degree in a relevant discipline plus one (1) year of 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 level security clearance

Skills

• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q level security clearance

Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements for many positions 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

• $117,500 - $235,700

Schedule

• Onsite work
• Moderate travel may be required