About Sandia:

Sandia National Laboratories is the nation’s premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation, with teams of specialists focused on cutting-edge work in a broad array of areas. Some of the main reasons we love our jobs:

• Challenging work with amazing impact that contributes to security, peace, and freedom worldwide
• Extraordinary co-workers
• Some of the best tools, equipment, and research facilities in the world
• Career advancement and enrichment opportunities
• 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 vacations, strong medical and other benefits, competitive 401k, learning opportunities, relocation assistance and amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance*

World-changing technologies. Life-changing careers. Learn more about Sandia at: http://www.sandia.gov*These benefits vary by job classification.

What Your Job Will Be Like:

We are seeking a hardworking and motivated Systems Engineer to join the Mk21 Fuze Modernization program. This position will require the ability to balance a variety of roles and responsibilities as the Mk21 Fuze ramps up production at KCNSC with a focus in the areas of systems production engineering, sustainment, development engineering activities associated with the Air Force Sentinel Missile program.

Strong critical thinking skills and the ability to effectively communicate are essential. Are you passionate about your work and dream of utilizing state-of-the-art facilities to explore solutions? This role could be a great fit!

On any given day, you may be called on to:

• Participate in integration and production support activities with the Weapons System Integration (WSI), Sentinel Fuze delta-qualification team, Product Realization Teams at SNL and Kansas City \"National Security Campus (KCNSC)
• Conduct system test planning, test execution, and analysis activities.
• Participate in production anomaly and Significant Finding Investigations
• Define requirements, develop, build, and test hardware and software for Sentinel/Mk21 Fuze ground and flight test integration activities.
• Represent Sandia in various forums internally and externally.
• Provide technical consultancy on critical design elements.
• Develop and/or present material for program reviews, sponsor and customer meetings.
• Provide analysis support for technical requirements revisions.

Due to the nature of the work, the selected applicant will be required to work onsite in Livermore, CA. Some travel may be required for this position.

Salary Range:

$113,600 - $221,100

*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.

Qualifications We Require:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a relevant STEM field; OR equivalent related experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Academic or job experience in areas such as: engineering design, qualification, production, or related modeling/simulation projects.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q clearance.
• Ability to travel up to 25%.

Qualifications We Desire:

• Tools/Programs: C/C++, SPICE, LTSpice, MATLAB, LabVIEW, ModelSim, HDL, Oscilloscopes, Spectrum analyzers
• Familiarity with computational simulation and modeling tools and/or computer aided design tools - Creo/ProE, SolidWorks, etc.
• Proven ability to work well in a team environment and collaborate with internal organizations and external production facilities and suppliers.
• Familiarity with development of specifications for components and systems.
• Experience with Earned Value Management.
• Outstanding verbal and written skills, including the ability to develop and present briefings that are clear and compelling.
• Experience in a leadership role.
• Knowledge and/or experience of system engineering concepts and principles.
• Active DOE Q-Level security clearance or equivalent (DOD Top Secret).

About Our Team:

Mk21 Fuze Systems is responsible for providing a replacement fuze for the Mk21 Reentry Vehicle. Fuze Systems provides overall program management authority for the USAF funded Strategic Partnership Program and serves as the primary interface to the USAF customer. The systems team is comprised of a multidisciplinary set of engineers and program managers who work closely with organizations within Sandia, the National Security Enterprise, and the USAF.

Posting Duration:

This posting will be open for application submissions for a minimum of seven (7) calendar days, including the ‘posting date’. Sandia reserves the right to extend the posting date at any time.

Security Clearance:

Sandia is required by DOE to conduct a pre-employment drug test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, law enforcement records, and employment/education verifications. Applicants for employment need to be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship. If you hold more than one citizenship (i.e., of the U.S. and another country), your ability to obtain a security clearance may be impacted.

Applicants offered employment with Sandia are subject to a federal background investigation to meet the requirements for access to classified information or matter if the duties of the position require a DOE security clearance. Substance abuse or illegal drug use, falsification of information, criminal activity, serious misconduct or other indicators of untrustworthiness can cause a clearance to be denied or terminated by DOE, resulting in the inability to perform the duties assigned and subsequent termination of employment.

EEO:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status and any other protected class under state or federal law.

NNSA Requirements for MedPEDs:

If you have a Medical Portable Electronic Device (MedPED), such as a pacemaker, defibrillator, drug-releasing pump, hearing aids, or diagnostic equipment and other equipment for measuring, monitoring, and recording body functions such as heartbeat and brain waves, if employed by Sandia National Laboratories you may be required to comply with NNSA security requirements for MedPEDs.

If you have a MedPED and you are selected for an on-site interview at Sandia National Laboratories, there may be additional steps necessary to ensure compliance with NNSA security requirements prior to the interview date.

Job ID: 694162

Job Family: RD

Regular/Temporary Position: R

Full/Part-Time Status: F