R&D Electrical Engineer - Purchased Product Value Stream, Onsite

Sandia Corporation•Albuquerque, NM

35d•Onsite

About The Position

Are you passionate about your work and want to join a dynamic team that solves challenging issues for the nation's security? If so, you could be the highly motivated individual we are seeking to join our team as a R&D Electrical Engineer! On any given day, you might be called on to: Be the technical interface to product realization teams and the commercial supply base for the design and delivery of electrical parts/components used in nuclear weapon design, development and production activities Participate in the product realization process (design through delivery); including early engagement in the development phase to define, validate, and clarify requirements for mechanical parts/components destined for use in nuclear weapons Own the identification, development and qualification of suppliers; assessing the technical capabilities of the suppliers to meet weapons requirements Lead efforts to improve fundamental understanding of material requirements, defining and conducting experiment work to close knowledge gaps and improve design definition Anticipate and lead risk (i.e. sole source suppliers, sunset materials, technology development, etc.); identifying viable alternates and leading the technical evaluations and decision-making process Lead product design definition (drawings, specifications, etc.) through the product life cycle (design-development-delivery) Travel will be required for this position up to 25% of the time. Due to the nature of the work, the selected applicant must be able to work onsite. The Purchased Product Value Stream Department is responsible for purchased products and logistic operations in support of Sandia National Laboratories production mission activities. Major areas of responsibility include 1) Materials Planning is responsible for developing the plan and authorizes procurement of production materials based on master schedule requirements: 2) Purchased Product Engineering is responsible for purchased products, including raw materials, tooling and end item components; serving as the liaison to design, product, and process engineers, production users, and suppliers in the areas of design definition, coordination of fabrication, and acceptance requirements; 3) Inventory Management & Logistics provides services in inventory management, materials movement, receiving, and shipping; and 4) Change Configuration Management Cell manages the execution of product configuration in the Sandia drawing system and the Oracle manufacturing system for the Production Center.

Requirements

A Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline, or an equivalent combination of directly relevant education and engineering or scientific experience that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform independent research and development
Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance

Nice To Haves

Graduate degree in Electrical Engineering or a highly related field where an independent research project was a graduation requirement (e.g., independent project, thesis, or dissertation).
Ability to work independently and collaborate well in a multidisciplinary team of designers and test engineers.
Outstanding verbal and written skills, including the ability to develop and present briefings that are clear and compelling
Experience in supply chain engineering
Possess well-developed interpersonal and communication skills
Proven leadership skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced/schedule driven environment
Experience in application of the scientific method; gathering, analyzing and presenting technical data for decision making/problem solving purposes
Experience with: Analog/digital circuits, printed wiring assemblies or cable assemblies High voltage systems Circuit-analysis software and simulation tools
Experience defining electrical testing/inspection methods and interpreting results
Desire to use engineering expertise in the weapons product realization process; cradle to grave
Basic knowledge of design for manufacturing (DFM), Lean/Six Sigma and continuous improvement and their application
Active DOE Q-Level security clearance

Responsibilities

Be the technical interface to product realization teams and the commercial supply base for the design and delivery of electrical parts/components used in nuclear weapon design, development and production activities
Participate in the product realization process (design through delivery); including early engagement in the development phase to define, validate, and clarify requirements for mechanical parts/components destined for use in nuclear weapons
Own the identification, development and qualification of suppliers; assessing the technical capabilities of the suppliers to meet weapons requirements
Lead efforts to improve fundamental understanding of material requirements, defining and conducting experiment work to close knowledge gaps and improve design definition
Anticipate and lead risk (i.e. sole source suppliers, sunset materials, technology development, etc.); identifying viable alternates and leading the technical evaluations and decision-making process
Lead product design definition (drawings, specifications, etc.) through the product life cycle (design-development-delivery)

Benefits

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

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