Cleared R&D Manager, Controllers - 5355, Onsite

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Organization 05350, NW Arming & Fuzing Systems, is currently seeking a Manager, R&D Science and Engineering, for the Controllers department, 05355. This department focuses on the design, development and support of Arming and Fuzing subsystem controllers. The department has ownership of many products including the development of the Missile Interface and Controller Module (MICM) for the W93, sustainment and production support for the Mk21 MICM and the W76 Unique Identifier (UID). It also has sustainment activities for the B61-12 Weapon Control Unit (WCU) and W88 MICM. The department supports many other projects throughout the group.

The selected candidate will work as part of a team of 05350 managers that are focused on the Nuclear Deterrence (ND) Arming and Fuzing business area currently supporting multiple programs. They will lead their respective teams in the delivery of current re-entry controllers and help shape the future for upcoming controllers. Additional expected responsibilities include the formation and execution of strategic roadmaps for 05350 as well as influencing strategic planning in the greater ND community. Successful candidates will be able to strategically partner and engage with internal and external customers for successful project execution. They will demonstrate the ability to work in a dynamic teaming environment, sharing resources and programmatic responsibilities.

On any given day, one may be called upon to:

• Guide the work of the department and staff
• Build and strengthen the team to include hiring, professional development, and performance management
• Lead department-level planning and communication to customers and partners
• Understand the work of the organization and connect the work and expertise of staff with potential beneficiaries, collaborators, and customers
• Build trust-based relationships to ensure that customer needs are satisfied
• Apply organization knowledge and experience to independently judge work quality, performance, and alignment of results with customer expectations
• Provide oversight and guidance on the security for work within the department
• Ensure safe operations of department staff
• Engage technically across the department to understand and represent the work
• Some travel is required for this position.

Due to the nature of the work, the selected applicant will be required to work onsite.

$163,700 - $278,000

*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.

• A Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline and eight (8) years of directly relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of directly relevant education and engineering or scientific experience that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform independent research and development.
  
• Active DOE Q security clearance or equivalent (e.g. DOW Top Secret) and the ability to obtain and maintain an SCI clearance which may require a polygraph

The ideal Manager, R&D Science & Engineering candidate will in addition possess the following

• Two or more years of demonstrated leadership experience.
• A graduate degree in science or engineering (MS or PhD.).
• Outstanding interpersonal skills in developing trusting relationships with peers, staff, management, customers, and stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in the development and delivery of presentations, proposals, reports and documentation.

Also, for this posting we are seeking individuals with the following experience:

• Experience with ND components, system design or development
• Experience in the development of new electronic products
• The demonstrated ability to attract, engage, and develop staff, and manage change
• Experience in integrating new technology into electronic products
• Working knowledge of current Nuclear Deterrence strategic direction
• Design experience in embedded design, electronics, controllers, radiation hardened electronics, or ASIC design
• A commitment to safe and secure operations
• Leadership experience as a Level 1 manager
• A desire to help set group strategic direction

The Reentry Controllers Department is responsible for the design, development, and support of arming and fuzing subsystems controllers for the nuclear weapon stockpile triad. The department is currently focused on the development of the Missile Interface and Controller Modules (MICM) for the W93/Mk7. The department is also responsible for the Unique Identifier in the W76-1/W76-2 Mk4B program, the W88 MICM, Mk21 MICM, and multiple sustainment programs. Essential capabilities include controller design and analysis, radiation hardened electronics design, technology evaluation, subsystem design, test development, product realization, qualification and stockpile management.

This 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.

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.

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