Cleared Senior/Principal Nuclear Engineering - Product Engineer, Onsite

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We are seeking a highly motivated R&D S&E, Product Engineer within the Neutron Tube Value Stream (NTVS) that enables and establishes the entire manufacturing life cycle. You will have the opportunity to demonstrate your technical expertise in a dynamic manufacturing environment with results-oriented product design requirements, exacting quality standards and pioneering manufacturing processes. You will have the opportunity for several unique process area assignments in the various engineering fields within the overall Value Stream; developing broad based product and process knowledge. All staff members lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on realizing stable production and increased responsiveness to National Security customer needs. The Neutron Tube Value Stream conducts a range of highly specialized activities vital to deliver Neutron Generator products and product assurance. Through a philosophy based in continuous improvement, we strive to meet or exceed customer expectations by consistently providing the highest quality products on-time to meet customer schedules. With a highly trained and technically proficient workforce, we strive to produce a robust product that meets the highest standard of quality.

Departmental specialized capabilities include neutron tube assembly, braze, nickel plating, welding, evaporation, exhaust, mechanical assembly, encapsulation, final dimensioning, thermal spray, and in-process testing; product engineering; and product quality assurance. Some travel may be required.

On any given day, you may be called on to:

• Use effective teaming skills
• Deliver critical components to the Nuclear Weapons Stockpile
• Partner across organizational boundaries
• Demonstrate critical thinking skills to challenge the status quo and facilitate the resolution of complex problems

Due to the nature of the work, the selected applicant must be able to work onsite

$117,500 - $235,700

*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 and five (5) years of directly relevant experience, 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.
• An active DOE Q clearance, or equivalent is required

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

• Graduate degree in Nuclear Engineering or a highly related field where an independent research project was a graduation requirement (e.g., independent project, thesis, or dissertation).
• Operational experience with radiological and/or nuclear facilities.
• Experience performing radiation transport modeling.
• Knowledge of criticality safety and criticality analyses.
• Strong verbal and written communications skills, and the ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams.

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

• Experience in the use of Oracle, ARAS, Prime, and EIMS tools deployed at Sandia Labs
• Experience in the application of the scientific method; gathering, analyzing and presenting technical data for decision making/problem solving purposes
• A track record of leadership and involvement in extracurricular academic/professional activities, including professional associations
• Basic knowledge and/or exposure to Lean/Six Sigma and continuous improvement concepts and methodologies
• Basic knowledge of design for manufacturability (DMF) and its application.
• Excellent project planning and execution capabilities
• Willingness to become a certified Root Cause Analyst to lead departmental or Center wide problem-solving efforts

Department 7562 safely manufactures neutron generators for War Reserve weapons systems and the development of new processes and generator designs. Our responsibilities include manufacturing planning, configuration control, and the establishment and maintenance of schedules to assure that the Nuclear Weapons Complex need for neutron generators is met. We establish and maintain a work environment that is safe and environmentally benign, foster respect for employees, promote open communication, and ensure that work results in quality products delivered on-time at promised cost or less.

This posting will be open for application submissions for a minimum of seven (7) calendar days, including the 'posting date'. Sandia reserves the right to extend the posting date at any time.

Position requires a Department of Energy (DOE) Q security clearance to start, or equivalent active security clearance with another U.S. government agency (e.g., DOD). Sandia is required by DOE directive 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 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.

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.

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.