Job Description

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 vacation, 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 an E&O Systems Engineer - Space System Production Lead to join our Global Burst Detector (GBD) IIIF Space Flight Systems Production team. Our mission is to advance satellite payload technology that supports the United States Nuclear Detonation (NUDET) Detection System (USNDS).

The selected candidate will play a vital role in our production initiatives with a focus on logistical activities for next-generation satellite payloads. Your expertise will be essential in ensuring that our production processes are efficient, thoroughly documented, and aligned with critical milestones. If you are passionate about advancing satellite technology and want to be part of a dedicated team making a difference, we invite you to apply today!

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

• Develop and implement a tiered accountability system for production, testing, and related status reporting.
• Oversee logistics and production activities in conjunction with the schedule, ensuring that all processes are well-documented, appropriately paced and tracked.
• Collaborate with subsystem leads to coordinate production and delivery schedules, ensuring alignment with mission-critical milestones.
• Participate in and contribute to all critical reviews, interfacing with the quality team to promote standardization.
• Analyze and utilize an existing tool suite, including corporate and custom tools, to identify opportunities for developing improved metrics and enhancing the flow of information to teams.
• Interface with various teams, including production, quality engineering, integration & test, systems engineers, and project managers to enhance cross communication and collaboration, focusing on production and manufacturing efficiency.
• Provide critical information and status updates to support various levels of technical, quality, and project management activities, ensuring effective communication and coordination.
• Work with a multidisciplinary team of engineers and domain specialists to resolve system-related issues, identifying when additional expertise is needed and facilitating the escalation of concerns to management.

Due to the nature of the work, the selected applicant must be able to work onsite. Occasional travel may be required for this position.

Salary Range:

$99,400 - $193,600

*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:

• A bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline and five (5) years of relevant experience
• Active DOE L security clearance with ability to obtain a DOE Q clearance

Qualifications We Desire:

• Active DOE Q clearance.
• Master’s degree in a relevant discipline.
• Self-motivated and positive individual, adept at thriving in a multifaceted, fast-paced, results-oriented environment.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and verbally.
• Demonstrated experience in the production of complex systems.
• Experience in space system design, development, and production.
• Experience in realizing and delivering high-rigor designs.
• Strong critical thinking skills and application of engineering principles in technical decision-making.
• Experience within the aerospace industry and space systems.
• Direct involvement with the USNDS mission and GBD.
• Experience working with organizations such as the National Nuclear Security Administration, the Air/Space Force, Los Alamos National Laboratory, and/or DoD contractors.

About Our Team:

We are responsible for the development of next-generation US Nuclear Detonation (NUDET) Detection System (USNDS) payloads that support the United States’ space-based capability to monitor the earth’s atmosphere and surrounding space for nuclear events. We serve as the primary technical interface and System Integrator to the USNDS community for the next generation GBD payload. This team works with the USNDS partners to define future payload performance and operational requirements, and then designs, produces, and integrates GBD payloads to support the NNSA in their role as acquisition agent for government-furnished payloads.

We have researched and developed new monitoring systems and technologies for over half a century. Building on that legacy, today we support national security missions involving nuclear proliferation detection, treaty monitoring, arms control, and various needs within the national security communities.

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:

Position requires a Department of Energy (DOE) L security clearance to start, or equivalent active security clearance with another U.S. government agency (e.g., DOD).

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 maintain a DOE L-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: 695392

Job Family: EN

Regular/Temporary Position: R

Full/Part-Time Status: F

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.