| Employer: |
Sandia National Laboratories |
| Job Number: |
4019409 (Ref.#. 655892) |
| Date Posted: |
12/23/2016 |
| Application Deadline: |
Open Until Filled |
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Job Description
: We are seeking Postdoctoral Appointees to become part of the NM Stockpile System Engineering team (02221, 02222, 02223, 02224, 02225). We are responsible for supporting the nation's nuclear weapons stockpile -- partnering with other Sandia organizations to design innovative surveillance approaches for our high-priority component and material evaluation efforts, develop multimillion dollar instrumented flight test units, and provide design agency engineering support for production. We also support technical studies supporting nuclear safety and other special topics, and conduct testing and analysis of stockpile weapons systems/component performance. Important external interfaces include our National Nuclear Security Administration customers, DoD customers, Los Alamos National Laboratory, DoD contractors, Kansas City National Security Campus, and Pantex production plants. Some travel will be required to fulfill the duties of this position. Since there are several openings within the 2220 group, candidates may be placed in any of the five departments within the group (2221, 2222, 2223, 2224, 2225). On any given day, you may be called on to: + Apply technical knowledge to determine experimental approach, design experiments in collaboration with colleagues, and analyze results + Create and present technical evaluations, white papers, and design approaches + Participate in high performing teams developing technically innovative solutions to challenging national security problems
Required:
99. Ph.D. in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or related science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) discipline received within the last five years; 99. Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance.
Desired:
99. Experience in any of the following areas: Modeling and simulation, System Engineering, product design and realization, testing and evaluation; 99. Demonstrated problem-solving skills to develop creative technical solutions; 99. Eagerness to work in a multi-disciplinary team environment; 99. Ability to bring diverse technical perspectives, experience, and interests to the group; 99. Demonstrated communication and teaming skills.
Department Description:
Group 2220 contributes to National Security by assuring the deterrence provided by the B61, W76-0, W76-1, W78, and W88 Weapon Systems are assured to meet their requirements with a documented and continuously improving technical basis. We also assure our operations are conducted with excellence in terms of quality, safety and security. We provide support for Pantex operations, DNFSB interactions, and US/UK Trident cooperative efforts.
About Sandia:
Sandia National Laboratories is the nation’s premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation, with teams of specialists focused on cutting-edge work in a broad array of areas. Some of the main reasons we love our jobs: + Challenging work withamazingimpact 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 schedules, generous vacations,strongmedical and other benefits, competitive 401k, learning opportunities, relocation assistance and amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance* _World-changing technologies. Life-changing careers._ Learn more about Sandia at: http://www.sandia.gov *These benefits vary by job classification.
Security Clearance:
Position requires a Department of Energy (DOE) granted Q-level security clearance. Sandia is required by DOE directive to conduct a pre-employment background review that includes personal reference checks, law enforcement record and credit checks, and employment and education verifications. Applicants for employment must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship. 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 the DOE, rendering the inability to perform the duties assigned and resulting in termination of employment.
EEO Statement:
Equal opportunity employer/Disability/Vet/GLBT : This postdoctoral position is a temporary position for up to one year, which may be renewed at Sandia's discretion up to five additional years. The PhD must have been conferred within five years prior to employment. Individuals in postdoctoral positions may bid on regular Sandia positions as internal candidates, and in some cases may be converted to regular career positions during their term if warranted by ongoing operational needs, continuing availability of funds, and satisfactory job performance. |
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