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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

Organization 05475, Missile Systems, is currently seeking an Engineering Systems Integration/Implementation Professional to join their team in support of Missile and Strike Systems Research and Development Activities!

The selected candidate will support rocket motor, ordnance, and integrated missile systems design and flight test operations for the organization. They will also support fielding and flight test operations with a focus on solid rocket motor and supporting systems integration and test.

On any given day, one may be called upon to:

• Perform fabrication oversight and assembly/integration of flight hardware
• Plan, analyze, integrate, implement, and test energetic systems, perform systematic studies, and apply engineering fundamentals to implement engineering designs and solutions
• Conduct rocket motor/ordnance certification testing, procurement, and inventory maintenance operations
• Operate within a dynamic, team-focused environment
• Maintain a diverse array of industry and government relationships and support partner and remote flight test activities
  
  Due to the nature of the work, the selected applicant will be required to work onsite.

Salary Range

$102,400 - $199,700

*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 relevant field, plus 5 years directly related experience; OR equivalent experience and/or achievements that demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of the job
• Experience with Solid Rocket Motor design and function, including Igniter, Initiator, Propellant, Insulator, Case, and Nozzle Design, and Supporting Systems Integration
• Experience with flight ordnance and energetics systems, including staging and hardware separation mechanisms, thrust vector control systems, attitude control systems, flight termination safety, and booster arming and firing systems.
• Explosives Training and Handling, including experience as an explosive's worker at a DOE/Sandia facility or similar government facility
• An active DOE L-level security clearance; or other equivalent active security clearance such as DOW Secret and ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q clearance

Qualifications We Desire

• Mechanical and Electrical Ground Support Systems certifications, assembly, and use
• Mechanical and Electrical Flight Hardware Inspection, Assembly, Integration, and Flight Test
• Propulsion Systems and Ordnance Device Handling, Inventory, Assembly, Integration, and Flight Test
• Hydraulic and Electromechanical Systems
• Thermal, and vacuum system testing and evaluation
• Vibration and Structural Testing and evaluation
• Test Equipment setup, operation, and evaluation
• Computer and Electronic Systems Operation and evaluation
• Working with Center, Division, and Corporate safety personnel
• Identifying and implementing engineered and administrative controls for explosive operations
• Planning and/or conducting explosives testing in support of research & development activities
• Working in a Team Environment with Small Team Leadership Experience
• The ability to support moderate travel

About Our Team

The Missile Systems Department supports flight test programs across center 05400 and the laboratories at large in both DoD and DOE mission spaces. We provide expertise in vehicle mechanical and ordnance system design, implementation, and test for a wide range of rocket-based flight systems. Our staff members are integral flight test project team members active in all aspects of vehicle design, mission planning, and post-test analysis. We maintain relationships with active national test ranges such as KTF, PMRF, WFF, WSMR, RTS, VAFB, KSC, as well as numerous government and industry partners related to ordnance and propulsion production and storage. We also cooperate with numerous commercial launch providers in support of a national defense related mission set. Sponsors include US Navy, Army, and Air Force, the MDA, DTRA, DARPA, NASA, as well as private industry.

Posting Duration

This posting will be open for application submissions for a minimum of three (3) 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.