Manager, R&D Digital and Quality Engineering, 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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About the Role

We are seeking a qualified and enthusiastic leader to serve as the Manager for the newly established Digital and Quality Engineering Department, Organization 5492, within Center 05400. This pivotal role will oversee the development, implementation, and maintenance of the Center's Mission Assurance System (MAS) and Digital Engineering policies.

A key responsibility will be leading the ambitious implementation of a comprehensive Digital Engineering platform that integrates multiple critical components including Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), Requirements Management, Digital Thread, Product Data Management (PDM) systems, and more. This platform will link requirements through build and launch, ensuring seamless digital integration across the lifecycle of our projects.

5492 Vision Statement

To be a leader in digital integration and engineering, where innovative technologies and comprehensive quality standards converge to ensure mission assurance. We strive to empower our teams with cutting-edge tools and methodologies that enhance collaboration, drive excellence, and deliver reliable solutions that meet the evolving needs of our stakeholders and the challenges of tomorrow.

What You Will Do

• Lead and manage the 5492 department workforce, including recruitment, training, performance management, and career development.
• Drive the design, deployment, and continuous improvement of the Digital Engineering platform for Center 05400, integrating MBSE, requirements, digital thread, PDM, and other systems.
• Oversee quality assurance policies and practices across the center.
• Collaborate closely with Center 05400 managers, program and technical leads, and corporate Quality Assurance and Digital Engineering organizations.
• Manage operational, budgetary, and financial responsibilities for the department.
• Foster a culture of excellence, innovation, and mission assurance within the team.
• Support fielding operations at remote testing facilities as needed.
• Navigate a fast-paced environment with interactions across multiple Sandia and external organizations.

$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.

• 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-level (or DOD equivalent) security clearance.
  

The ideal Manager, R&D Science and Engineering candidate for Sandia National Laboratories will in addition possess the following:

• Two or more years of demonstrated leadership experience.
• A graduate degree in science or engineering (MS or Ph.D.).
• 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:

• At least 2 years of demonstrated leadership experience.
• Ability to work onsite at least 80% of the time and occasional travel.
• Established network within Sandia, especially in Quality and Digital Engineering communities.
• Experience supporting field operations at remote test sites such as Kauai Test Facility, Kodiak Launch Complex, NASA Wallops, and others.
• Experience with Center 05400 operations.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a proven ability to build trust and relationships at all organizational levels.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills tailored to diverse audiences.
• Experience in developing partnerships, recruiting and mentoring staff, strategic planning, and roadmap creation.
• Established network within Sandia, especially in Quality and Digital Engineering communities.
• Proven success leading high-performing, multi-disciplinary teams.
• Track record of delivering products on time, within budget, and to high-quality standards.
• Ability to identify process gaps and implement impactful improvements.
• Experience supporting field operations at remote test sites such as Kauai Test Facility, Kodiak Launch Complex, NASA Wallops, and others.
• Demonstrated agility in adapting to changing requirements and environments.

The Military Systems Engineering department applies interdisciplinary systems engineering principles and approaches to transform a set of customer needs into a solution that meets those needs with verifiable, traceable, and testable requirements. The team accomplishes this by overseeing the engineering design, development, and demonstration of complex military systems. Methods used are Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), Concept of Operations Development, Requirements Analysis and Definition, System Design Descriptions, Trade Studies, Design Analysis, Interface Design & Assessment, Integrated System Test Planning, System Verification & Validation, and Configuration 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.

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.

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