Weapon Systems Engineer

Responsibilities

• Lead the B83-0/1 Technical Basis Realization Team (TBRT) in executing design, development, qualification, and sustainment activities.
• Partner with the Weapon System Lead to guide a multi-disciplinary team in carrying out the stewardship mission.
• Implement the Risk-Informed Stockpile Evaluation framework by identifying and reporting on activities that improve system understanding.
• Manage a diverse technical basis portfolio to support annual assessments.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams of engineers and domain specialists to investigate anomalies and resolve system-related issues.
• Interface with component teams, surveillance organizations, and external agencies such as the NNSA, LLNL, and KCNSC.
• Prepare and deliver programmatic and technical presentations and assist in writing annual assessment reports.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering or scientific discipline.
• Five (5) years of directly relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Active DOE Q-level security clearance or equivalent.
• Ability to obtain Sigma 15 authorization, which may include participation in random polygraph examinations.
• Ability to work onsite in Livermore, CA, with up to 25% travel to locations including Albuquerque, NM; Amarillo, TX; Kansas City, MO; and Washington, D.C.

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduate degree in Engineering or a highly related field.
• Experience working with Nuclear Security Enterprise (NSE) laboratories and plants.
• Experience in engineering design, qualification, production, or modeling/simulation projects.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to lead multidisciplinary teams.
• Knowledge of nuclear weapon systems and nuclear surety principles.

Benefits

• Flexible work schedules (including 9/80 and 4/10 compressed workweeks).
• Generous paid time off and vacation buy plan.
• Exceptional 401k savings plan.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Wellness programs and on-site amenities.
• Relocation assistance.

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 that contributes to global security, peace, and freedom through world-changing technologies.