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

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.

• 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-level security clearance

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.