Early Career R&D Electrical Engineer - Test Systems Design, Onsite

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• 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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The Air Delivered Weapons Systems Tester Development Department (2256) and the Ballistic Missile Tester Development Department (2255) are seeking a passionate and motivated R&D Electrical Engineer to join an exciting, dynamic, and highly technical team. As a member of a team that designs, fabricates, qualifies, and deploys sophisticated system‑level nuclear weapon testers for the Stockpile Surveillance Program. Join us in ensuring the safety and reliability of the U.S. nuclear arsenal, playing a crucial role in national security.

On any given day, you will have the opportunity to:

• Innovate and Design: Create cutting‑edge equipment that emulates the delivery sequences of nuclear weapons in a controlled laboratory environment.
• Collaborate with Experts: Lead or work alongside a multidisciplinary team of engineers, technologists, and subject matter experts to achieve project goals.
• Capture Critical Data: Develop advanced data‑collection systems to capture a wide range of normal and exotic signals generated by the tester or a unit under test.
• Customize Solutions: Define and design custom cables, boards, chassis, or racks tailored to specific project requirements.
• Integrate and Troubleshoot: Work on integrating and troubleshooting tester systems that monitor the health of the U.S. Stockpile, ensuring optimal performance.
• Validate Designs: Assess and validate tester designs against customer requirements, ensuring compliance and functionality.

Due to the nature of the work, the selected applicant will be required to work onsite in Albuquerque, NM, and some travel will be necessary for this position.

$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.

• 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 clearance and Sigma 15 access, which may require a polygraph.

The ideal R&D Electrical Engineer candidate for Sandia National Laboratories will in addition possess the following:

• 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.

• Active DOE Q clearance or equivalent.
• Proficiency in analog and digital circuit design and analysis, demonstrating a strong foundation in electrical engineering principals.
• Hands‑on experience designing and fabricating…