Are you ready to step into a pivotal leadership role as a R&D Systems Engineer Qualification Discipline Lead, where your expertise will directly contribute to the development and qualification of advanced modernization weapons systems? Join our dynamic W87-1 Team and be at the forefront of system verification and validation efforts that ensure the safety and security of our nation.
In this exciting position, you will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to tackle complex engineering challenges that push the boundaries of innovation. You will engage with leading experts across the Nuclear Security Enterprise, making a tangible impact on national defense.
On any given day, you may be called on to:
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Own, Plan, and Execute: Lead the implementation of qualification plans, guiding test and modeling/simulation teams to fill knowledge gaps by achieving critical knowledge points. Your leadership will ensure each knowledge point meets rigorous standards and drives the success of modernization efforts.
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Dynamic Problem-Solving: Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams across the Nuclear Security Enterprise to address real-time challenges. Your critical thinking and adaptability will be essential as you navigate the complexities of system qualification.
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Foster Collaborative Partnerships: Coordinate efforts with Components, Systems, Modeling/Simulation, Test, and subject matter experts across multiple sites and time zones to ensure seamless integration and verification of requirements.
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Innovative System Integration: Apply your expertise to integrate Weapon Response (WR), Joint Test Assessment (JTA), and Trainer components at the system level through iterative design and testing phases. Your insights will be invaluable during early development, shaping the future of our systems.
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Engage with Key Stakeholders: Work closely with the National Nuclear Security Administration and partner Design Agency Labs to ensure technical and programmatic requirements are met, maintaining the integrity and effectiveness of our national security initiatives.
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Drive System Excellence: Lead 1-2 disciplines within qualification, embracing new challenges and opportunities for innovation every day.
Location and Travel: Due to the nature of the work, this position requires onsite presence in Albuquerque, NM, Travel up to 25% annually may be required.
