Cleared Senior/Principal R&D Engineering Support Technologist - Weapon Spares Provisioning and Management, Onsite

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Are you ready to play a crucial role in supporting the development, coordination, publication, and maintenance of weapon spares for the Department of Energy (DOE) and the Department of Defense (DoD)? We are seeking a dedicated Engineering Support Technologist to join our Military Liaison team. In this dynamic position, you will be at the forefront of ensuring that our nuclear ordnance systems are equipped with the necessary spare parts for optimal performance and safety.

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

• Collaborate with military and engineering teams to analyze and provision spare parts for both base spares (funded and owned by DOE for maintenance and repair of WR stockpile materiel) and military spares (funded and owned by DoD for Service-owned TYPE weapons and associated equipment).
• Conduct thorough reviews of Illustrated Parts Breakdowns (IPBs) to ensure accuracy and compliance with end item material list drawings, including critical elements designated in the IPB.
• Convene initial provisioning conferences for new weapon programs to determine the required range and depth of base spares necessary for maintenance and repair operations.
• Develop preliminary spare parts lists and present findings during provisioning conferences, including material characterization for new items to identify potential storage, shipping, and handling hazards.
• Prepare, publish, and distribute spare lists and technical drawings to the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) for service redistribution, ensuring all UU packaging, storage, and shipping containers are supported by base spares.
• Participate in formal reviews with the Laboratory and Joint Task Group to validate Joint Nuclear Weapons Publications (JNWPS) manual IPBs and ensure the accuracy of information.
• Work closely with system and field engineers to finalize spares lists and support documentation, including special tools and DOE-designed special equipment.
• Occasionally travel to operational sites to ensure effective implementation of spare parts strategies and support maintenance operations.
• Assist in the preparation of other technical documents to support department operations and weapon design activities.
• Maintain compliance with security protocols, including access to Sigma 15, and be willing to undergo random polygraph testing.

Due to the nature of the work, the selected applicant must be able to work onsite. If you are passionate about contributing to national security and have a keen eye for detail, we invite you to apply and become an integral part of our mission!

$74,700 - $144,400

*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 minimum of five (5) years of professional experience in a relevant field, or an equivalent combination of education and professional experience that demonstrates the required skills and knowledge.
• Proven experience in analyzing and interpreting weapon drawings, as evidenced by specific projects or roles.
• Proficiency in using desktop publishing tools (e.g., Adobe InDesign, Microsoft Publisher) and/or familiarity with various computer operating systems (e.g., Windows, macOS).
• Active DOE Q clearance or equivalent with the ability to obtain and maintain additional clearances, which may require a polygraph test.

• Nuclear Operations Knowledge: experience with Department of Defense (DoD) nuclear weapon maintenance operations and delivery platforms. Familiarity with the development, qualification, and utilization of nuclear weapons test and handling equipment is essential.
• Nuclear Weapon Design and Production: Strong knowledge and experience in nuclear weapon design and production processes, with a clear understanding of associated technical principles.
• Safety and Security Compliance: Comprehensive understanding of Sandia's safety and security documentation requirements, ensuring adherence to all relevant protocols and standards.
• Joint Nuclear Weapons Publication System: Knowledge of the Joint Nuclear Weapons Publication System, with experience in navigating and applying its guidelines.
• Team Collaboration: Exceptional teamwork skills, with a proven ability to collaborate effectively with diverse individuals and teams to achieve common goals.
• Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication abilities, capable of conveying complex information clearly and effectively to various audiences.
• Structured Environment Adaptability: Ability to thrive in a highly structured environment, demonstrating flexibility and adherence to established processes and protocols.

The Military Liaison (ML) function was established in 1947 by LANL's Z Division to promote communication and understanding between the Lab and military services who had operational responsibility for nuclear weapons. When SNL was formed in 1949, ML became an SNL function. Today, ML serves as the lead operational interface agent for NNSA and the DoD/military services for future and enduring nuclear weapons.

ML supports the military services as well as other government agencies, such as the DTRA and carries out several tasks under the authority of DOE:

• Field engineering include anomaly resolution, field retrofit/repair, 6.X and product realization team involvement, spares analysis and Joint Nuclear Weapons Publication System (JNWPS) development for war reserve weapons, TYPE trainers, and ancillary gear.
• ML provides a variety of nuclear weapon training activities tailored to diverse organizations across the Nuclear Security Enterprise and DoD installations.
• ML JNWPS team develops, publishes, and maintains operational and maintenance procedures for use n the field to support the nuclear weapons stockpile and acts as the single point of distribution for the DoD weapon platform technical orders.

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.