Cleared Manager, R&D Science and Engineer - Integrated Telemetry Systems, Onsite

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The Intelligent RF Communications group is seeking a passionate and experienced individual to lead the Integrated Telemetry Systems Department. As the Research and Development (R&D) Manager, you will lead a highly skilled multidisciplinary team that delivers quick‑turn high‑risk, high consequence, and high‑rigor electronics solutions in support of the Nation’s missile defense system and hypersonic missions. The selected candidate will be instrumental in maintaining and developing current and new capabilities and technologies for the organization, across the lifecycle of a variety of projects.

On any given day your job may involve the following:

• Maintain and establish strong collaborative partnerships with peer R&D managers and deliver projects on time and to the standards of quality expected from Sandia.
• Manage a team of innovative engineers, technologists, and interns.
• Perform recruiting, hiring, and retention of high‑performing staff.
• Perform performance engagement, career development, and skills‑projects alignment on a regular basis.
• Maintain a culture of accountability with superiors, peers, customers, and staff.
• Travel to program and project meetings/offsites as needed.
• Leverage technical background and experience to maintain a safe working environment during high‑hazard operations both onsite at Sandia and at offsite locations.
• Leverage technical background to provide mentoring and guidance to staff.
• Leverage the department’s missile defense system expertise to build new customer partnerships that align with the group’s strategic plan.

$163,700 – $278,000 (salary range is estimated; actual salary will be determined after consideration of the selected candidate’s experience and qualifications, and application of any approved geographic salary differential).

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline and eight (8) years of directly relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and engineering or scientific experience that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform independent research and development.
• Q clearance required to start and the ability to obtain and maintain SCI clearance.
• Ability to travel (domestic and international) as needed.
• Due to the nature of the work, the selected applicant must be able to work onsite.

• Two or more years of demonstrated leadership experience.
• Graduate degree in science or engineering (MS or Ph.D.).
• Outstanding interpersonal skills in developing trusting relationships with peers, staff, management, customers, and stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in the development and delivery of presentations, proposals, reports and documentation.
• Experience in cradle‑to‑grave development including requirements development, prototype development, test, qualification, field activities, post‑mission activities, and transfer to industry.
• Demonstrated capability to build trust‑based relationships among peers, staff, management, and customers at all levels.
• Demonstrated experience…