Electrical Systems Engineer (Experienced)
Company: Sandia National Laboratories
Location: Livermore
Posted on: September 18, 2023
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Job Description:
About SandiaSandia 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 worldwideExtraordinary co-workersSome
of the best tools, equipment, and research facilities in the
worldCareer advancement and enrichment opportunitiesFlexible 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: These benefits
vary by job classification.What Your Job Will Be LikeJoin us in our
critical mission to ensure the safety, security, and reliability of
our nation's nuclear deterrent!Experienced R&D systems
engineers with an electrical engineering background will find many
opportunities in our B83 Stockpile Systems Department.Systems
Engineers in this department contribute to new and ongoing
operations. This group conducts annual assessment activities to
assure that the systems continue to meet safety, security, and
reliability requirements. Engineers will assist with day-to-day
operations, trouble-shooting, and problem-solving with
multidisciplinary teams across the Nuclear Security Enterprise;
develop new assessment technology to deepen our understanding of
safety and security performance; and interact closely with the
National Nuclear Security Administration and other government
agencies to ensure that their needs are addressed.Systems Engineers
in the B83 Department:Specify and review activities that involve
electrical aspects of the systems, including flight testing, lab
testing, and component testingOversee, coordinate, and direct
system level activities to obtain technical evidence for systems
assessmentsSupport investigation and troubleshooting anomalies in
cross-functional teamsTeam with other design agencies to plan,
execute, and analyze data from advanced experimentsCollaborate with
production agencies and test laboratories to assess component and
system performanceIdentify and analyze potential technical and
programmatic risks/opportunities; propose implementation actions
and handling plansAnalyze electrical and electronic components
including analog electronics, digital circuitry, electromechanical
components, and electro-explosive devicesProvide technical review
of procedures, process, and reportsAnalyze system and subsystem
architecturesDevelop detailed understanding of requirements and
ensure maturation of requirements for specific systems aspects or
componentsIntegrate and test subassembliesPlan and execute testing
for environment and qualificationPresent at technical design
reviews and programmatic meetingsRepresent Sandia on
multi-organization project teamsAbility to travel (up to 25%) to
collaborate with external organizations and sitesQualifications We
RequireBachelor's degree plus 7 years of related experience, or
Master's degree plus 3 years related experience; or PhD in
Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering
or related field, or equivalent combination of education and
engineering or scientific experience and/or achievements that
demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform
independent research and developmentAbility to obtain and maintain
a DoE Q level security clearanceQualifications We DesireExperience
working with DOE, NNSA, DOD, or Federally Funded Research and
Development Centers (FFDRCs)Systems engineering experienceProject
management experience in creating project plans and schedules to
drive resultsElectrical Engineering skills including design,
development, qualification, production, or related
modeling/simulation projectsAbility to exercise sound engineering
judgment when less than ideal information is availableAbility to
communicate technical and programmatic information effectively in
oral and written formsAbility to coordinate technical work
performed in other internal and external organizationsAbility and
desire to work in a collaborative team environmentAbout Our TeamThe
California Stockpile Systems Group has stockpile stewardship
responsibility for fielded stockpile systems. Positions provide a
Systems Engineering experience in a multidisciplinary working
environment with engaging technical work for engineers of all
specialties and levels. Through a robust program of scientific
inquiry, a multidisciplinary engineering team is responsible for
leading sustainment and assessment activities to ensure the safety
and reliability of the stockpile. Stockpile Systems strives yearly
to increase the quality and depth of its technical basis used to
evaluate the system's state of health, which provides the team
opportunities to present to peers and leadership and culminates in
an Annual Assessment Report sent to the President of the United
States.Posting DurationThis 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 ClearanceSandia 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.EEOAll 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 MedPEDsIf
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.
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