Early Career R&D Electrical Engineer - Nuclear Deterrence Controllers Department, Onsite

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 vacation, 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

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What Your Job Will Be Like:

Our Nuclear Deterrence Controllers Department (05355) is seeking an enthusiastic, self-motivated Electrical Engineer to join our dynamic, high-impact team. In this role, you will play a critical part in the design, troubleshooting, testing, qualification, and evaluation of weapon controller based electronic systems (the brains of a nuclear weapon) as well as support existing systems in production and sustainment. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to Nuclear Deterrence programs that require exceptional performance, reliability, and rigor. The role includes developing detailed in-depth knowledge of the product, its functionality, system-level integration and product testers.

As a successful candidate, you will collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams to deliver robust electrical design and qualification solutions and support ongoing production systems. You will actively engage in the design, production and sustainment for controller products. You will collaborate closely with the Kansas City National Security Campus (KCNSC) Production Agency (PA), Sandia Design Agency (DA) Product Realization Team (PRT), and Subject Matter Experts (SME) to understand and influence requirements, design elements, testing, analysis, and production troubleshooting. Your insights will be crucial for diagnosing anomalies, proposing corrective actions, and assisting with unit dispositioning. This role is designed for growth, providing you with the knowledge and experience to take on increasing responsibilities in future programs. You will have the opportunity to influence designs and requirements through effective communication of your findings and solutions, positioning yourself for advancement within the team. Your ability to collaborate, communicate, and interface with stakeholders will be vital to our collective success. This position is ideal for someone who values collaboration, product ownership, technical leadership, and continuous learning.

Note that some travel will be required to support PRT and program meetings, production issues, testing, and other project needs. Due the nature of work, successful candidate must be able to work onsite.

Why Join Us

Our team thrives in a positive, inclusive environment where mentors and learners work side by side. We believe the best ideas emerge through collaboration, shared knowledge, mutual respect, and we actively invest in each other's technical growth and career development. By joining Department 5355, you'll be part of a high-performing, mission-driven organization solving complex, meaningful engineering challenges that directly support national security. Your work will matter, your expertise will be valued, and your contributions will have real impact.

Salary Range:

$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.

Qualifications We Require:

• A B achelor'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

Qualifications We Desire:

The ideal R&D S&E Electrical Engineer candidate for Sandia National Laboratories will in additional 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-level security clearance

Also, for this posting we are seeking individuals with the following experience:

• Hardware design engineering experience with digital and analog mixed-signal circuit boards for high-reliability microelectronics and products
• Proficiency with communication protocols: e.g. UART, RS-232/422/485, SPI, etc.
• Skilled in circuit design and simulation software: e.g. SPICE, MATLAB, Mentor Graphics, LabVIEW, Python
• Familiarity with industry standards: e.g. MIL-STD, IPC, etc.
• Expertise in detailed circuit analysis, troubleshooting, qualification testing, and recommending design improvements
• Ability to design electrical circuits emphasizing functionality, efficiency, and manufacturability
• Experience in PWB (Printed Wiring Board) and PWA (Printed Wiring Assembly) design and production
• Document test results, analyses, design modifications, and maintain clear reports
• Experience using lab equipment such as power supplies, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and multi-meters

About Our Team:

The 5350 group is responsible for research, design, development, qualification, production support, and surveillance of Fuzing components for the Nuclear Deterrence (ND) Mission. The team supports most current major weapon programs including the B61-12, W88-Alt370, Mk21, W80-4, W76, and W93. Our primary Fuzing products include Radars, Controllers, Inertial Sensors, and other Fuzing electronic assemblies. We have expertise in developing and delivering major components to the stockpile. In addition, we have most surveillance activities for current and historical Arming and Fuzing sub-systems. We have expertise in electrical engineering, software development, sensor design, and embedded design. We partner extensively throughout the labs to ensure successful delivery of our products.

The Reentry Controllers Department 5355 is responsible for the design, development, and support of arming and fuzing subsystems controllers for the SLBM and ICBM legs of the nuclear weapons stockpile triad. The department is currently focused on the development and production of the Missile Interface and Controller Modules (MICM) for the W93/Mk7 and Mk21 AFA while sustaining the W88 ALT 370 MICM and B61-12 Weapon Control Unit (WCU). The department is also responsible for design and production support for the Unique Identifier (UID) for the W76-1/W76-2 Mk4B program. Essential capabilities include controller design and analysis, radiation hardened electronics design, technology evaluation, subsystem design, test and tester development, product realization and qualification.

Posting Duration:

This posting will be open for application submissions for a minimum of three (3) calendar days, including the 'posting date'. Sandia reserves the right to extend the posting date at any time.

Security Clearance:

Sandia is required by DOE 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 obtain and 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.

NNSA Requirements for MedPEDs:

If you have a Medical Portable Electronic Device (MedPED), such as a pacemaker, defibrillator, drug-releasing pump, hearing aids, or diagnostic equipment and other equipment for measuring, monitoring, and recording body functions such as heartbeat and brain waves, if employed by Sandia National Laboratories you may be required to comply with NNSA security requirements for MedPEDs.

If you have a MedPED and you are selected for an on-site interview at Sandia National Laboratories, there may be additional steps necessary to ensure compliance with NNSA security requirements prior to the interview date.

Job ID: 697479

Job Family: RD

Regular/Temporary Position: R

Full/Part-Time Status: F

Client-provided location(s): Albuquerque, NM

Job ID: Departmend_Of_Energy_-_Sandia_National_Laboratories_FGB-697479

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2026-04-14T18:40:16