Senior/Principal PRT Lead - Code Management System Team, Onsite

Summary

Senior/Principal PRT Lead – Code Management System Team, OnsiteSandia National Laboratories is seeking an experienced R&D Systems Engineer to join the Code Management System (CMS) team as a Product Realization Team (PRT) Lead. CMS is used by the Department of Defense (DoD) and the Department of Energy (DOE) to manage Permissive Action Link (PAL) codes and keys and support critical nuclear weapon operations such as recode/rekey, Limited Life Component Exchange (LLCE), training, deployment readiness, and assembly/disassembly. The system ensures authorized use and prevents unauthorized use of air‑delivered weapons.What Your Job Will Be LikeLead a Product Realization Team to deliver CMS products that meet technical, programmatic, and mission requirementsApply core systems engineering principles to deliver mission‑driven outcomes across the product lifecyclePartner closely with domain experts and fellow engineers to develop, mature, and integrate product requirements, concepts, and technical solutionsElicit, define, decompose, allocate, trace, and manage system and component requirementsCoordinate product realization activities across design, development, production, and qualificationIdentify, document, and elevate risks and issues that could impact mission execution, product quality, cost, or scheduleEstimate, plan, and manage work scope, budgets, and schedules aligned to program prioritiesSupport technical decision‑making through trade studies, design reviews, and cross‑functional coordinationBalance multiple priorities and adapt quickly as technical and program needs evolveBuild and communicate a roadmap aligned to a long‑term strategic vision for CMS product realizationIntegrate Model‑Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) approaches and tools into day‑to‑day engineering where appropriateMentor junior staff, influence technical direction, and engage effectively with senior staff and managementOperate effectively both independently and in a collaborative team environment across multiple sitesTravel is required up to 15%. You must be able to work onsite 100% of the time.Salary Range$117,500 – $235,700 (range is estimated; actual salary depends on experience and qualifications, and geographic salary differential).Qualifications We RequireBachelor's degree in a relevant discipline and five (5) years of directly relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and engineering or scientific experience that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform independent research and development.Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q‑level security clearance.Qualifications We DesireGraduate degree in Engineering or a highly related field where an independent research project was a graduation requirement (e.g., independent project, thesis, or dissertation).Experience working with Nuclear Security Enterprise (NSE) laboratories and plants including Pantex, Kansas City National Security Campus (KCNSC), Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), and Kansas City National Security Campus/New Mexico Operations (KCNSC/NMO).Experience on engineering design, qualification, production, integration, or related modeling/simulation projects.Strong verbal and written communication skills, ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams.Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering efforts to deliver complex products or systems in a mission‑focused environment.Experience coordinating product realization activities such as requirements maturation, design development, integration, verification, configuration management, and delivery planning.Experience developing or managing project budgets, schedules, and execution plans.Experience developing system requirements and maintaining traceability from mission need through implementation and verification.Experience with system architecture, design, and development in a high‑consequence engineering environment.Experience with MBSE methods and practical tool use (e.g., MagicDraw/Cameo or similar).Experience with the Product Realization Process 6.x process.Demonstrated ability to identify technical risks, work through ambiguity, and drive practical solutions with multidisciplinary teams.Leadership experience guiding junior staff, influencing senior technical staff, and engaging management.Ability to prepare clear written reports and deliver well‑organized briefings.Ability to learn new tools and processes quickly and execute within defined engineering frameworks.Track record of leading systems engineering or product realization activities within a technical domain.About Our TeamYou will contribute to a mission of national importance while working with highly skilled teams tackling complex, high‑consequence engineering challenges. This position is well‑suited for a systems engineer who enjoys turning ambiguity into clear requirements, leading multidisciplinary product realization efforts, coordinating execution across technical boundaries, and shaping a strategic direction that delivers operational value.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 ClearanceSandia requires a DOE Q‑level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship. A background investigation is conducted to meet classified access requirements. Substance abuse or other disqualifying behaviors may result in denial or termination of clearance.EEOAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class under state or federal law.NNSA Requirements for MedPEDsIf you have a Medical Portable Electronic Device (MedPED), such as a pacemaker, defibrillator, drug‑releasing pump, hearing aids, or diagnostic equipment, you may be required to comply with NNSA security requirements for MedPEDs. Additional steps may be necessary to ensure compliance prior to interview.#J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Description

Senior/Principal PRT Lead – Code Management System Team, OnsiteSandia National Laboratories is seeking an experienced R&D Systems Engineer to join the Code Management System (CMS) team as a Product Realization Team (PRT) Lead. CMS is used by the Department of Defense (DoD) and the Department of Energy (DOE) to manage Permissive Action Link (PAL) codes and keys and support critical nuclear weapon operations such as recode/rekey, Limited Life Component Exchange (LLCE), training, deployment readiness, and assembly/disassembly. The system ensures authorized use and prevents unauthorized use of air‑delivered weapons.What Your Job Will Be LikeLead a Product Realization Team to deliver CMS products that meet technical, programmatic, and mission requirementsApply core systems engineering principles to deliver mission‑driven outcomes across the product lifecyclePartner closely with domain experts and fellow engineers to develop, mature, and integrate product requirements, concepts, and technical solutionsElicit, define, decompose, allocate, trace, and manage system and component requirementsCoordinate product realization activities across design, development, production, and qualificationIdentify, document, and elevate risks and issues that could impact mission execution, product quality, cost, or scheduleEstimate, plan, and manage work scope, budgets, and schedules aligned to program prioritiesSupport technical decision‑making through trade studies, design reviews, and cross‑functional coordinationBalance multiple priorities and adapt quickly as technical and program needs evolveBuild and communicate a roadmap aligned to a long‑term strategic vision for CMS product realizationIntegrate Model‑Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) approaches and tools into day‑to‑day engineering where appropriateMentor junior staff, influence technical direction, and engage effectively with senior staff and managementOperate effectively both independently and in a collaborative team environment across multiple sitesTravel is required up to 15%. You must be able to work onsite 100% of the time.Salary Range$117,500 – $235,700 (range is estimated; actual salary depends on experience and qualifications, and geographic salary differential).Qualifications We RequireBachelor's degree in a relevant discipline and five (5) years of directly relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and engineering or scientific experience that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform independent research and development.Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q‑level security clearance.Qualifications We DesireGraduate degree in Engineering or a highly related field where an independent research project was a graduation requirement (e.g., independent project, thesis, or dissertation).Experience working with Nuclear Security Enterprise (NSE) laboratories and plants including Pantex, Kansas City National Security Campus (KCNSC), Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), and Kansas City National Security Campus/New Mexico Operations (KCNSC/NMO).Experience on engineering design, qualification, production, integration, or related modeling/simulation projects.Strong verbal and written communication skills, ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams.Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering efforts to deliver complex products or systems in a mission‑focused environment.Experience coordinating product realization activities such as requirements maturation, design development, integration, verification, configuration management, and delivery planning.Experience developing or managing project budgets, schedules, and execution plans.Experience developing system requirements and maintaining traceability from mission need through implementation and verification.Experience with system architecture, design, and development in a high‑consequence engineering environment.Experience with MBSE methods and practical tool use (e.g., MagicDraw/Cameo or similar).Experience with the Product Realization Process 6.x process.Demonstrated ability to identify technical risks, work through ambiguity, and drive practical solutions with multidisciplinary teams.Leadership experience guiding junior staff, influencing senior technical staff, and engaging management.Ability to prepare clear written reports and deliver well‑organized briefings.Ability to learn new tools and processes quickly and execute within defined engineering frameworks.Track record of leading systems engineering or product realization activities within a technical domain.About Our TeamYou will contribute to a mission of national importance while working with highly skilled teams tackling complex, high‑consequence engineering challenges. This position is well‑suited for a systems engineer who enjoys turning ambiguity into clear requirements, leading multidisciplinary product realization efforts, coordinating execution across technical boundaries, and shaping a strategic direction that delivers operational value.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 ClearanceSandia requires a DOE Q‑level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship. A background investigation is conducted to meet classified access requirements. Substance abuse or other disqualifying behaviors may result in denial or termination of clearance.EEOAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class under state or federal law.NNSA Requirements for MedPEDsIf you have a Medical Portable Electronic Device (MedPED), such as a pacemaker, defibrillator, drug‑releasing pump, hearing aids, or diagnostic equipment, you may be required to comply with NNSA security requirements for MedPEDs. Additional steps may be necessary to ensure compliance prior to interview.#J-18808-Ljbffr