Senior/Principal Systems Engineer - LAZAP Technical Project Lead, Onsite
Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education, Albuquerque, NM, United States
Benefits
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
*These benefits vary by job classification.
What Your Job Will Be Like
We are seeking a dedicated R&D Systems/Electrical/Optical/Mechanical Engineer to be the technical LAZAP lead. LAZAP is a facility that supports the calibration and functional testing of optical satellite payloads for the U.S. Nuclear Detonation Detection System (USNDS). The testing is accomplished by directing a high‑powered laser(s) through a beam director to a target in space.
Responsibilities
Work with a team of engineers and technologists to collaborate on challenging laser, optical, electromechanical, software, and safety systems, and serve as the point of contact for coordination with other agencies.
Be certified to operate all mission positions and lead data analysis and report generation after each mission.
Understand the entire facility hardware and software architecture, and develop and implement an R&D and maintenance & operations roadmap to improve capabilities and prevent obsolescence while maintaining safe practices.
Report monthly milestone and budget status to USNDS, Sandia National Labs program and line management, and the customer when required.
Maintain a strong safety theme, ensuring a working environment within the defined safety envelope.
Location
LAZAP is located east of Sandia Tech Area 1 in Albuquerque. A virtual tour of the facility is available at https://tours.sandia.gov/lazap_info.php.
Applicants selected for this position must be able to work onsite.
Salary
Estimated range: $117,500 - $235,700. Actual salary will be based on experience and geographic differential.
Qualifications – Required
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.
Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q security clearance.
Qualifications – Desired
Graduate degree in Engineering or a highly related field with an independent research project as a graduation requirement (e.g., thesis or dissertation).
Experience working with Nuclear Security Enterprise laboratories and plants, including Pantex, KCNSC, LLNL, Los Alamos National Laboratory, and KCNSC/NMO.
Experience in engineering design, qualification, production, or related modeling/simulation projects.
Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams.
Additional Experience
Proven technical leadership (defining and overseeing technical projects, budgets, and reporting progress).
Self‑motivation, positive attitude, and willingness to make rapid, high‑consequence decisions.
Formal project management (planning, scheduling, cost management) and corporate Work Planning & Controls processes.
Experience with high‑consequence safety themes and associated safety controls.
Testing, data collection, interpretation, and troubleshooting.
Designing and troubleshooting complex electromechanical systems.
Excellent communication skills.
Experience with lasers, optics, video systems, and/or telescopes.
Programming with Microsoft C#, Visual Basic, SQL database, embedded microcontroller programming, PLC Ladder Logic, Satellite Toolkit (STK), C, QNX Real‑Time OS.
Electronic and electromechanical experience, including circuits and instrumentation troubleshooting.
Basic laboratory‑level machine shop tools.
Material sourcing, selection, and procurement.
Dedication to a positive teaming dynamic while attaining shared objectives, strong written and verbal skills, and detail orientation focused on customer service.
Strong problem‑solving skills and willingness to submit work for extensive review.
History of proactive follow‑through on assignments with consistent, high‑quality work.
Ability to prioritize and balance competing activities and manage ambiguity.
Ability to support night and off‑hour testing.
EEO
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status and any other protected class under state or federal law.
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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
*These benefits vary by job classification.
What Your Job Will Be Like
We are seeking a dedicated R&D Systems/Electrical/Optical/Mechanical Engineer to be the technical LAZAP lead. LAZAP is a facility that supports the calibration and functional testing of optical satellite payloads for the U.S. Nuclear Detonation Detection System (USNDS). The testing is accomplished by directing a high‑powered laser(s) through a beam director to a target in space.
Responsibilities
Work with a team of engineers and technologists to collaborate on challenging laser, optical, electromechanical, software, and safety systems, and serve as the point of contact for coordination with other agencies.
Be certified to operate all mission positions and lead data analysis and report generation after each mission.
Understand the entire facility hardware and software architecture, and develop and implement an R&D and maintenance & operations roadmap to improve capabilities and prevent obsolescence while maintaining safe practices.
Report monthly milestone and budget status to USNDS, Sandia National Labs program and line management, and the customer when required.
Maintain a strong safety theme, ensuring a working environment within the defined safety envelope.
Location
LAZAP is located east of Sandia Tech Area 1 in Albuquerque. A virtual tour of the facility is available at https://tours.sandia.gov/lazap_info.php.
Applicants selected for this position must be able to work onsite.
Salary
Estimated range: $117,500 - $235,700. Actual salary will be based on experience and geographic differential.
Qualifications – Required
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.
Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q security clearance.
Qualifications – Desired
Graduate degree in Engineering or a highly related field with an independent research project as a graduation requirement (e.g., thesis or dissertation).
Experience working with Nuclear Security Enterprise laboratories and plants, including Pantex, KCNSC, LLNL, Los Alamos National Laboratory, and KCNSC/NMO.
Experience in engineering design, qualification, production, or related modeling/simulation projects.
Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams.
Additional Experience
Proven technical leadership (defining and overseeing technical projects, budgets, and reporting progress).
Self‑motivation, positive attitude, and willingness to make rapid, high‑consequence decisions.
Formal project management (planning, scheduling, cost management) and corporate Work Planning & Controls processes.
Experience with high‑consequence safety themes and associated safety controls.
Testing, data collection, interpretation, and troubleshooting.
Designing and troubleshooting complex electromechanical systems.
Excellent communication skills.
Experience with lasers, optics, video systems, and/or telescopes.
Programming with Microsoft C#, Visual Basic, SQL database, embedded microcontroller programming, PLC Ladder Logic, Satellite Toolkit (STK), C, QNX Real‑Time OS.
Electronic and electromechanical experience, including circuits and instrumentation troubleshooting.
Basic laboratory‑level machine shop tools.
Material sourcing, selection, and procurement.
Dedication to a positive teaming dynamic while attaining shared objectives, strong written and verbal skills, and detail orientation focused on customer service.
Strong problem‑solving skills and willingness to submit work for extensive review.
History of proactive follow‑through on assignments with consistent, high‑quality work.
Ability to prioritize and balance competing activities and manage ambiguity.
Ability to support night and off‑hour testing.
EEO
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status and any other protected class under state or federal law.
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