W93 Electrical Engineer (R&D Engineer 2/3)

About the role

This position is open for external candidates only to apply. This position will be filled at either the R&D Engineer 2 or R&D Engineer 3 level, depending on the skills of the selected candidate. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if the candidate is hired at the higher level.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the W93 Electrical Functional Qualification Lead and the W93 Qualification, Test, and Evaluation (QTE) Director within the W93 System Development & Realization Group (Q-20) to plan and execute a comprehensive suite of electrical functional tests and analyses.
• Support the execution of component, sub-system, and system electrical functional tests and analyses focused on understanding how the initial W93 design performs against the stringent requirements for both the strategic War Reserve system and the surveillance bodies known as Joint Test Assemblies.
• Play a central role in collecting critical qualification evidence.
• Interface directly with stakeholders, including representatives from the NNSA, U.S. Navy, Sandia National Laboratories, and Lockheed Martin Space.
• Work closely with the test and analysis teams at Sandia National Laboratories and Lockheed Martin Space, contributing to the qualification of the re-entry system and ensuring the W93 warhead delivers safe, secure, and reliable performance to maintain a robust nuclear deterrent.
• Support the development of the Electrical Environmental Specification (ES), helping shape the electrical environment requirements that underpin the program, and contribute to the electrical domain aspects of the Certification Plan (CQ).

Requirements

• R&D Engineer 2: Demonstrated knowledge of electrical engineering concepts, principles, practices, and procedures, as evidenced by experience researching, designing, testing, analyzing, verifying, and validating engineering solutions. Demonstrated knowledge and experience in planning and executing electrical functional tests or analyses for a system, subsystem, or component to meet the data needs of multiple stakeholders.
• R&D Engineer 3: Extensive experience in electrical design certification, qualification, and complex test/analysis efforts for systems, subsystems, and components. Extensive experience in requirement derivation, traceability, and verification to validate robust design and performance. Demonstrated ability to lead and develop diverse R&D teams consisting of scientists, engineers, technicians, and operations personnel. Proven track record of successfully mentoring and coaching early-career staff to build technical capabilities and professional growth. Demonstrated experience in building and working effectively across organizational boundaries to solve complex problems. Proven ability to communicate technical information clearly to diverse audiences, including presenting to senior management and external stakeholders (DoD, NNSA, and partner agencies). Excellent project management skills, as evidenced by experience overseeing and completing highly complex, high-profile projects on schedule and within budget.

Qualifications

• R&D Engineer 2: Position requires a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an accredited institution and 4 years of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.
• R&D Engineer 3: Position requires a Master's Degree in Engineering from an accredited institution and 6 years of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation. At this level a Ph.D. may be preferred.