Electrical Engineer

Responsibilities

• Plan, conduct, and execute science and engineering programs involving fundamental research, development, and demonstration.
• Design and develop advanced electrical architectures, components, and subsystems for national defense programs.
• Perform conceptual and detailed design, including analog/digital design, embedded firmware, schematic capture, and board layout.
• Develop advanced engineering demonstrators and test units, performing hands-on testing and debugging of circuitry.
• Synthesize future deterrence needs to define weapon system requirements and develop exploratory architectures.
• Collaborate within multidisciplinary, interdisciplinary design teams to support multiple programs simultaneously.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering or scientific discipline.
• Five (5) years of directly relevant experience in electrical engineering or research and development.
• Ability to acquire and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance (requires U.S. citizenship).
• Ability to work onsite at our Albuquerque, NM or Livermore, CA locations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduate degree in Electrical Engineering or a highly related field involving independent research.
• Experience in System Engineering for complex systems and Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE).
• Technical expertise in analog/digital circuit simulation, RF circuits, or laser and fiber optics.
• Proficiency in high-level programming languages such as C/C++, C#, Java, or LabVIEW.
• Proven ability to lead high-profile projects and brief stakeholders or upper-level management.

Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements including 9/80 or 4/10 compressed workweeks.
• Generous vacation and paid time off.
• Exceptional 401k savings plan and competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Wellness programs and on-site amenities.
• Relocation assistance and continuous learning opportunities.

About the Company

Sandia National Laboratories is the nation’s premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation. We focus on cutting-edge work to ensure the safety, security, and reliability of our nation's nuclear deterrents, contributing to global peace and freedom.