Cleared Senior/Principal Weapon Compatibility Engineer, Electrical, Hybrid

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We are seeking a dedicated R&D Electrical Engineer to join our team as a Weapon Compatibility Engineer.

On any given day the selected candidate may be called on to:

• Define and Document Technical Strategies: Develop and document comprehensive technical strategies to assert weapon system compatibility with delivery platforms through Test, Demonstration, Inspection, and/or Analysis methodologies.
• Collaborate Across Organizations: Work closely with multiple weapon systems organizations to ensure traceability to overarching systems engineering efforts (e.g., weapon qualification and certification.
• Lead Large-Scale Cross-Agency Tests: Work closely with multiple stakeholder groups to design, execute, and close large-scale electrical test campaigns.
• Serve as Subject Matter Expert: Advise Weapon Systems Teams on weapon/platform systems architecture, interface design, test asset needs, and other aspects of compatibility, leveraging technical depth in both weapon system and delivery platform to close knowledge gaps.
• Further Knowledge Base: further Sandia's Compatibility Engineering knowledge base through development and maintenance of formal training and coordination of workshops for partners across the NSE. Actively continue education on novel and cutting-edge tools and engineering practices to improve our methods of test and analysis.

*The selected applicant can work a combination of onsite and offsite work. The selected applicant must live within a reasonable distance for commuting to the assigned work location when necessary.

$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.

• 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.
• Active DOE Q-level or DOW equivalent required to start.

The ideal R&D Electrical Compatibility Engineer candidate will in addition possess the following:

• 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.

Also, for this posting we are seeking individuals with the following experience:

• Experience working with Nuclear Security Enterprise (NSE) laboratories and plants including Pantex, Kansas City National Security Campus (KCNSC), Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) and Kansas City National Security Campus/New Mexico Operations (KCNSC/NMO).
• Experience working on engineering design, qualification, production, or related modeling/simulation projects.
• Proven experience working as part of a Weapon System Team.
• Experience working directly with the Department of Defense.
• Demonstrated knowledge of systems engineering tools, techniques, and management (e.g., configuration management).
• Experience with Project Management.

The Aircraft Compatibility organization's role is critical to maintaining the viability, technical confidence and operational readiness of the US nuclear weapons stockpile. The Aircraft Compatibility team establishes and maintains compatibility of nuclear weapons with their delivery platforms, enabling weapon reliability calculations. This team works with military engineering and operational organizations, aircraft contractors, and Sandia's weapon systems departments in the design and certification of the aircraft/weapon interface. Members oversee the laboratory and flight testing of their assigned weapon systems to include evaluating data, investigating anomalies and reporting results. Personnel use a variety of engineering tools that represent electrical and functional characteristics of a war reserve weapon. The project is a continuing process of certification and recertification of aircraft nuclear weapon system compatibility.

This posting will be open for application submissions for a minimum of three (3) calendar days, including the 'posting date'. Sandia reserves the right to extend the posting date at any time.

Position requires a Department of Energy (DOE) Q security clearance to start, or equivalent active security clearance with another U.S. government agency (e.g., DOD). Sandia is required by DOE directive 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 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.

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