Sr Electrical Engineer supporting NSTP

Kansas City National Security Campus•Albuquerque, NM

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sr Electrical Engineer provides engineering support for highly technical and advanced manufacturing processes, using specialized qualifications, knowledge, and skills. The role also performs project management and designs, develops, evaluates, and quality-controls highly complex engineering projects. The engineer completes projects, develops innovative solutions, and applies mathematical, physical science, and advanced engineering technologies. This position acts as an authority within its area of expertise and may plan projects and manage resources across multiple individuals and disciplines to meet quality, delivery, and cost objectives. It provides technical consultation to management, leads technical project teams, and mentors Engineers I, II, and III. The role supports transition of design concepts into production and works with engineering, quality, manufacturing, customers, design agencies, and other affected organizations. The position is listed for New Mexico Operations in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Remote eligibility is identified as on-site, though the posting states work may be remote, hybrid, or on-site as directed by management and business needs. Travel is required at 10–25% in the additional information; the requirements section specifies the ability to travel up to 15%.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree from an ABET-accredited program in Engineering or Physics.
At least 6 years of relevant experience in engineering or related technical activities.
United States citizenship.
Ability to travel up to 15% of the time; additional job information lists travel required at 10–25%.
Ability to work remotely, hybrid, or on-site as directed by management and business needs; the posting lists remote eligibility as on-site.
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Energy security clearance if required for the position. The posting states applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship; dual citizenship may affect eligibility.
Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of the job.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of manufacturing or quality processes and techniques.
Ability to work without supervision, with latitude for independent action and decision-making.
Experience providing technical guidance, project management guidance, consultative services, and innovative solutions.
Experience in project leadership.
Knowledge of working with suppliers on specialized equipment.

Responsibilities

Act as an authority within the area of expertise, drawing on broad experience and capability.
Plan projects and manage resources, including multiple individuals and disciplines, to achieve quality, delivery, and cost objectives.
Monitor and analyze electrical product testing and troubleshoot test failures.
Coordinate with stakeholders to adjust test limits and develop rework processes for defective products.
Write technical reports documenting experimental results and conclusions, and incorporate findings into formal specifications.
Transition design agency concepts into production by coordinating engineering, quality, manufacturing, and related organizations.
Lead the development of operating procedures, work instructions, and inspection criteria for new products and components.
Define or recommend design changes, designs of experiments, and equipment needed to assure product quality.
Plan and perform engineering tests, using advanced statistical and scientific methods to resolve critical engineering and production problems.
Originate, refine, and release complex manufacturing or inspection work directions.
Determine the acceptability of processes and materials in conjunction with customers, design agencies, and other affected organizations.
Provide technical consultation to management and lead technical project teams.
Evaluate and implement innovations and technological advances to improve quality, reduce flow time, improve productivity, and enhance operational surety.
Lead, train, and mentor Engineer I, II, and III employees on test processes and procedures.