What Your Job Will Be LikeThe Radiation and Electromagnetic Effects Group, 1310, is seeking an R&D Science and Engineering Manager to lead the Electromagnetic Systems and Qualification Department.
With focus on electromagnetic (EM) environments, the EM Systems & Quals Department (1313) provides analysis, design guidance, and experiments in support of nuclear weapon qualification in normal, abnormal, and hostile environments, as well as research and development for advanced electronics that can operate through these environments.
On any given day, you may be called upon to:
- Ensuring that NNSA customer needs are satisfied safely and securely through managing and coordinating specific deliverables
- Establish priorities to manage workload.
- Understand the capabilities of your organization and connect the work and expertise of your staff with partners and customers
- Coordinate and represent departmental work and capabilities across the laboratory
- Build, maintain, and leverage trust-based relationships with critical partners across the laboratory
- Champion and manage staff development, including hiring, onboarding, professional development, recruiting, and performance management, consistent with the mission of the organization
- Identify and champion innovative approaches and continuous improvement opportunities to enhance the quality, efficiency, and impact of departmental products and services
- Manage a Classified Workstation including a VTR and specialized IT assets and support team
- Promote and lead fundamental and applied research projects
Due to the nature of work, the selected candidate must be able to work onsite.
Salary Range$163,700 - $278,000
*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 Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline and eight (8) 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.
- Active DOE Q-level security clearance and the ability to obtain Sigma 14/15 access
Qualifications We DesireThe ideal R&D Manager candidate at Sandia National Laboratories will in addition possess the following:
- Two or more years of demonstrated leadership experience
- A graduate degree in science or engineering (MS or PhD)
- 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
Also, for this posting we are seeking individuals with the following experience.
- Experience with experimental facilities, work planning and controls, and leading activity level work
- Experience in the fields of electromagnetics, electrical engineering and/or radiation effects in microelectronics
- Knowledge of National Security programs, including experience with DOE and National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) defense programs, as well as their oversight agencies
- A track record of process improvements or capability development demonstrating a commitment to continuous improvement
- Demonstrated experience in building and advancing high performing teams
About Our TeamWith focus on electromagnetic (EM) environments, Department 1313 provides analysis, design guidance, and experiments in support of nuclear weapon qualification in normal, abnormal, and hostile environments, as well as research and development for advanced electronics that can operate through these environments.
1313 manages test facilities in TA-IV, which include Reverberation Chambers (RC), GigaHertz Transverse Electromagnetic Cells (GTEM), and a Semi-Anechoic Chamber (SAC).
Posting DurationThis 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 ClearancePosition 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.
