What Your Job Will Be Like:

We are seeking a hardworking and dedicated Lead Electrical Engineer who is passionate about and able to lead engineering systems development activities for future Sandia programs and work for our customers. The successful candidate will join a highly integrated, highly motivated, cross-functional team contributing to the system design of a new Air Force Reentry Vehicle (RV) warhead. This warhead is expected to become a Phase 1 Program imminently (either in late FY24 or early FY25). During Phase 1 the successful candidate will lead trade studies in order to: Understand the viable trade space and enable informed architectural decisions. Establish a technical robust design with a defensible qualification program. Identify driving requirements in order to inform the development of a Stockpile-to-Target Sequence (STS) and Military Characteristics (MCs). As the program progresses, it is expected that the successful candidate becomes the Lead Electrical Engineer for the warhead design. The selected applicant will be located on-site at Livermore, CA site. On any given day, you may be called on to: Plan, conduct, and execute Sandia's science and engineering programs within the spectrum of fundamental research, development, or demonstration. Synthesize anticipated future deterrence needs to define weapon system and subsystem requirements. Define and guide development of weapons systems’ architectures and layouts. Conduct or direct system-level design architecture analysis that combines a number of component parts or subsystems into a complete functional system. Define future technology development needs for Sandia. Develop advanced engineering demonstrator and/or test units, conduct testing, and analyze test results. Interface with external partners and stakeholders to define program goals and requirements. Due to the nature of the work, the selected applicant must be able to work onsite. Qualifications We Require: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field with at least (8) years of relevant experience; or a Master's degree in one of the fields with at least (4) years relevant experience; or Ph.D. in one of these fields. Active DOE Q-level security clearance. Ability to obtain and maintain additional clearances, as needed. Qualifications We Desire: Significant proven experience with the development of components or systems for nuclear weapons. Demonstrated experience in developing strong/trusting relationships with external customers. Evidence of successfully negotiating requirements. Evidence of successfully operating in an ambiguous space. Demonstrated experience in multiple of the following areas: Requirements management Development of system themes, architectures, interface definitions, functional decomposition, and/or qualification System integration Test design and implementation including requirements verification Proven technical background with experience in multiple of the following areas: Familiarity with engineering tools such as PSpice/LTSpice, Cadence/OrCAD, DxDesigner/Altium, MATLAB, Simulink Analog circuit design and simulation Programming in a high-level language (C/C++, Java, Labview, etc.) RF circuits Laser and fiber optics Testing and debugging complex electrical systems in a lab environment Evidence of excellent verbal and written communication skills, including significant writing, interpersonal, and formal briefing capabilities. Proven ability to work within multidisciplinary team environments and in conjunction with diverse collaborators. Evidence of independent resourcefulness in the development of new ideas or programs. Evidence of the ability to conduct and lead engineering work in a systems context.