Sandia National Laboratories · 3 hours ago
Cleared Senior/Principal R&D Electrical Engineer - Systems Electrical Design, Onsite
Livermore, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$140K/yr - $281K/yr
5+ years expSandia National Laboratories is the nation’s premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation, and they are seeking a Cleared Senior/Principal R&D Electrical Engineer to advance cutting-edge nuclear weapon systems. The role involves designing, analyzing, and validating electrical systems while collaborating with various teams to ensure performance and safety standards are met.
GovernmentInformation TechnologyNational Security
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Partner with the test, quality, and qualification and component teams to identify test objectives, collaborate in the planning of system-level test activities, 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
Qualification
Required
A bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline and seven (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 or DOD TS security clearance
Preferred
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
Generous vacation
Strong medical and other benefits
Competitive 401k
Learning opportunities
Relocation assistance
Amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance
Company
Sandia National Laboratories
Sandia is a conducts research and development into the non-nuclear components of nuclear weapons.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$4.4MKey Investors
US Department of EnergyARPA-E
2023-09-21Grant· $0.5M
2023-07-27Grant
2023-01-10Grant· $3.7M
Leadership Team
Laura McGill
Deputy Laboratories Director - Nuclear Deterrence, and Chief Technology Officer
Maria Gallardo
CFO Enterprise Risk Management Program Lead
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