Electrical Test Engineer (Experienced)

Company: Sandia National Laboratories
Location: Livermore
Posted on: August 2, 2020

Job Description:

:Are you passionate about your career and interested in an opportunity to contribute to the mission of national security?We are seeking an Electrical Test Engineer (R&D Electronics Engineer) to join our Weapons Subsystems 1 group, which is a multidisciplinary team in designing and developing advanced electronic subsystems. This group provides solutions to technical challenges that directly support our mission and commitment to national security.For Sandia internal applicants, this is a backfill position and this position is promotion eligible.This is a highly collaborative work environment where successful candidates will create innovative solutions for difficult technical problems and acquire increasing levels of responsibility. The general responsibilities will range from electrical test design,subsystem and system test coordination, tester design (cables, test hardware, test software, equipment specification), data analysis, anomaly debug and resolution, hardware integration, providing field support, and supporting project management needs. The Electrical Test Engineer will work cooperatively with representatives from other internal organizations (systems organizations, subcomponent organizations, quality assurance, program management, and production), as well as external production facilities and suppliers.An Electrical Test Engineer at Sandia: Works as part of a multi-disciplinary team whose task will be to define requirements, create the subsystem design, implement quality design methodology, build and evaluate prototypes, test subsystems, and support full-up system integration testing Leads and performs component integration and interface testing Plans and organizes the hardware build schedule, coordinating multiple team members to achieve a goal Coordinates testing logistics with assets coming from multiple sites Develops test plans, documents test results, and gives technical presentations to peers/managers Performs hands-on test and debug of circuitry Drives quality and rigor into the component design process including ensuring independent peer reviews are conducted and actions are followed up on Develops a system-level understanding of the collected data and support for anomaly resolution Develops technical innovation to accelerate the design life cycle for high reliability components Creates strategic R&D roadmaps to inform division wide investmentsRequired: Masters degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related field of study, with five or more years of related experience or Bachelors degree in these areas with nine or more years related experience; or equivalent combination of relevant experience and education Demonstrated ability to work in a team-oriented environment and work cooperatively with other internal organizations, as well as external production facilities and suppliers Strong communication skills (especially technical writing skills), interpersonal skills, and the ability to influence others Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q level security clearance Ability to travel up to 25%Desired: Current DOE Q clearance or DoD Top Secret clearance Experience with Nuclear Weapon component or Systems development processes Experience with DoD high consequence program component development processes Experience in testing complex subassemblies Experience in integration and testing architecture/process to accelerate design processes Hands-on experience testing and debugging circuitry, with clear mastery of tools such as oscilloscopes, logic/network/ spectrum analyzers, function/pulse generators, etc. Experience working with SPICE and/or MATLAB simulation of electronic circuits Experience in low-power analog circuit design Experience in digital firmware design for FPGA and/or ASIC applications Ability to balance competing priorities and deadlinesDepartment Description:The Weapon Subsystems 1 department develops and supports advanced electronic and mechanical weapon subsystems for high consequence applications requiring exceptionally high confidence, quality and reliability. These projects enhance the safety and security of assets that are critical to U.S. national security, including the nation's nuclear weapons stockpile.About Sandia:Sandia National Laboratories is the nations 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 withamazingimpact that contributes to security, peace, and freedom worldwideExtraordinary co-workersSome of the best tools, equipment, and research facilities in the worldCareer advancement and enrichment opportunitiesFlexible schedules, generous vacations,strongmedical 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.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 Statement: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.

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