Engineering Program/Project Lead (Experienced)

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.

Salary Range

$115,400 - $196,100

*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.

What Your Job Will Be Like

We are seeking a highly motivated Engineering Program/Project Lead to develop automated test solutions that exemplify the world's best professional practices, produced by a world-class team. You will be a member of a cross-functional team that will specify, design, build, verify and manage complex electronic test systems for a wide variety of engineering domains. Applicant will perform technical analysis of test requirements and work with the customer to define and negotiate system requirements that enable mission function and performance; develops system conceptual designs to meet those requirements; and defines the necessary subsystems, components, and interfaces to realize the system. Plans and directs the execution of projects involving engineered systems, coordinating as required with customers in order to deliver projects according to plan. Applicant will define project objectives, deliverables, budgets, and schedules; acquire and manage resources for planning, tracking, and executing the project from initiation to close out; monitor cost, schedule, and performance; and incorporates systems engineering, configuration management, risk management, and quality standards into the lifecycle of the project.

The ideal applicant is someone who enjoys unique challenges, varied assignments, a dynamic environment, has the initiative to take on complex engineering projects, drive them to completion and is excited to learn. We move quickly, work hard, and take great care of our team and customers.

Our teams of engineers and scientists have a deep understanding of our customers' missions and their challenges. Combining this mission knowledge with our capabilities to extract information from a broad range of sources (sensors, testers, telemetry, etc.) provides robust data that is actionable for our customers.

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

• Plan and direct engineering and technical projects for internal and external customers, coordinating as required with work performed in other internal and external organizations.
• Define system and subsystem requirements, project scope, schedules, cost estimates, and deliverables that support mission objectives.
• Negotiate deliverables with external customers and partners, builds and leads teams, and organizes resources to implement scope.
• Apply standard principles and advanced Project Management techniques and tools in developing project plans and detailed work breakdown structures, negotiating work packages, resource loaded schedules, and assigning various aspects of work to complete project deliverables.
• Ability to calculate, analyze variances, and make project decisions utilizing Earned Value Management System techniques and tools.
• Manage project resources to ensure that deliverables and objectives are met according to the project management plan.
• Provide technical or engineering support to one or more aspects of the program or project.
• Provide leadership and tactical planning for execution of projects and applies engineering or other technical knowledge to achieve project objectives and deliverables.

Qualifications We Require

• Bachelor's degree in relevant discipline, or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
• Plus, five years or more years of directly related experience that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of the job.
• Equivalent experience in lieu of degree must be directly related experience that demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of the job.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance

Qualifications We Desire

• Knowledge and background in one or more scientific or engineering disciplines, such as mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, nuclear engineering, systems engineering, physical security engineering, or chemical engineering.
• Knowledge of project management practices for technical work, including developing project plans, work breakdown structures, and work packages; managing to scope, schedule, budget, and technical baselines; and documenting baseline reports and change control actions.
• Ability to make decisions requiring scientific, engineering, and programmatic judgment.
• Knowledge of the technical or operational discipline of the assigned project.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, including the ability to successfully plan, organize, lead, and monitor team efforts to completion.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to team across disciplines.

About Our Team

The Weapons Design and Assurance Center (7600) is a multi-discipline, product-focused organization that provides engineering design, components, subsystems, integration, testing, and field support for nuclear weapons and other high-consequence national security applications. Examples of these applications include the development of satellite and other space-flight and airborne payloads, testing for high consequence military programs, nuclear weapon safety mechanisms, high reliability electronic products, telemetry and software systems, and data science and analytics. The Center is divided into four main competencies: Advanced Mechanical Design, Firing & Embedded Systems, Hi-Reliability Electronic Products, and Data Systems Engineering.

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 vacations, 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.

Security Clearance

Position requires a Department of Energy (DOE) Q security clearance to start, or equivalent active security clearance with another U.S. government agency (e.g., DOD). Sandia is required by DOE directive 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 Q-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.