Cleared R&D Manager - Mobile Guardian Transporter Systems, Onsite

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• Generous vacation, strong medical and other benefits, competitive 401k, learning opportunities, relocation assistance and amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance*

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What Your Job Will Be Like:

Are you an energetic and dynamic leader ready to make a significant impact in the field of advanced transport security? The Mobile Guardian Transporter (MGT) Assembly, Integration, and Test (AI&T) Department (06761) is looking for a results-oriented and dedicated manager to lead our talented team.

In this critical role, you will oversee the staff, laboratories, and program deliverables associated with the groundbreaking MGT program, which has recently been rebase lined to achieve First Payload Utilization (FPU) by 2029. You will guide your team through exciting challenges and opportunities, ensuring that we meet our ambitious goals while maintaining the highest standards of safety and security. We are responsible for conducting verification and validation activities, including module/subsystem level verification, full-scale system tests (both non-destructive and destructive), and management of modeling and simulation activities.

Join us in shaping the future of transport technology and play a key role in delivering a state-of-the-art solution that will redefine the landscape of cargo and container security. Your leadership will be instrumental in driving the success of this transformative initiative.

On any given day, your responsibilities may entail:

• Provide technical and programmatic leadership for the MGT AI&T/Qualification department.

• Attract, engage, and develop high-performing teams by recruiting new staff and technologists, while fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development.

• Collaborate with managers across the center, including 6620, 1530, and other ND organizations to execute on programmatic milestones and deliverables.

• Ensure compliance with regulatory and safety standards in all R&D activities.

• Contribute to major MGT schedule, budget, and risk management activities.

• Engage with a broad range of internal Sandia partners, including weapon systems, test and analysis groups, and the production agency (KCNSC/NMO) to leverage cross-disciplinary expertise.

• Prepare and present both technical and programmatic status updates to internal and external partners.

• Collaborate with facility capabilities to address risks and gaps in system-level qualification activities, driving innovative solutions.

• Document and effectively communicate qualification decisions.

• Work with MGT project controllers to oversee project timelines and charging (labor/ODC) while monitoring the AI&T/Qualification schedule.

• Develop the future direction of R&D efforts and align with organizational priorities.

  Due to the nature of the work, the selected applicant must be able to work onsite. This position requires moderate travel and external customer interactions.

Salary Range:

$157,100 - $267,000

*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:

• Bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, or systems engineering or other relevant field.

• Eight (8) or more years of relevant experience that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of the job.

• Experience in management, program management, or leadership within a technical environment, with a focus on program development and execution activities.

• Active DOE Q clearance or equivalent

Qualifications We Desire:

• Master's degree in the above stated fields

• Minimum of two years of leadership experience

• Proven ability to lead technical teams in the executing complex and varied technical activities.

• Experience in product development, integration, testing, and qualification of high visibility projects or initiatives.

• Experience in Developing and mentoring of staff to achieve their career objectives.

• Excellent organizational skills.

• Ability to plan and manage cost, schedule, and performance for a large-scale projects.

About Our Team:

We play a pivotal role in the qualification of the Mobile Guardian Transporter (MGT), an innovative next-generation solution set to replace the existing Safeguard Transporter (SGT). MGT is designed to enhance the safety and security of cargo and containers, ensuring public protection while meeting stringent nuclear explosive safety requirements in the event of an accident. As a cutting-edge system, MGT addresses emerging security threats and embodies a sophisticated blend of safety, security, and technical performance standards. Its complexity presents exciting challenges and opportunities for our team, as we work to deliver a state-of-the-art solution that will redefine the future of transport security.

Posting Duration:

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.

Security Clearance:

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.

EEO:

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.

NNSA Requirements for MedPEDs:

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.

Job ID: 695175

Job Family: RD

Regular/Temporary Position: R

Full/Part-Time Status: F