About Sandia:

Sandia National Laboratories is the nation’s premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation, with teams of specialists focused on cutting-edge work in a broad array of areas. Some of the main reasons we love our jobs:

• Challenging work with amazing impact that contributes to security, peace, and freedom worldwide
• Extraordinary co-workers
• Some of the best tools, equipment, and research facilities in the world
• Career advancement and enrichment opportunities
• Flexible work arrangements for many positions include 9/80 (work 80 hours every two weeks, with every other Friday off) and 4/10 (work 4 ten-hour days each week) compressed workweeks, part-time work, and telecommuting (a mix of onsite work and working from home)
• Generous vacation, strong medical and other benefits, competitive 401k, learning opportunities, relocation assistance and amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance*

World-changing technologies. Life-changing careers. Learn more about Sandia at: http://www.sandia.gov

*These benefits vary by job classification.

What Your Job Will Be Like:

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Quality Engineer to join our dynamic team in support of our Mission. Our diverse capabilities include precision strike and defense, autonomy, navigation guidance & control, directed energy, signal processing, advanced target recognition, lethality, and threat assessment.

As a Quality Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in the project development phase, collaborating closely with project managers, engineers, configuration managers, and system engineers to ensure effective project planning and execution. Your responsibilities will encompass a wide range of activities aimed at maintaining and enhancing the quality of products, processes, and systems in alignment with organizational standards and customer requirements.

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

• Help to design and implement a comprehensive Mission Assurance System (MAS) and Quality Management System (QMS) aligned with organizational goals and regulatory requirements.
• Define, document, and communicate quality standards reflecting industry best practices and organizational objectives.
• Develop and maintain documentation, including policies and procedures, to support quality initiatives across programs.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards and regulations, fostering consistency across projects.
• Conduct regular assessments to verify adherence to quality standards and identify areas of risk.
• Collaborate with program managers and leadership to provide transparency into quality metrics and integrate quality considerations into decision-making.
• Establish quality objectives aligned with mission goals and facilitate risk management processes.
• Oversee inspection and testing protocols to ensure project deliverables meet quality standards.
• Monitor nonconformance trends and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Drive continuous improvement efforts and foster a culture of quality across teams and the organization.

This role requires adaptability to meet the unique needs, goals, and challenges of individual programs or projects while upholding the organization’s overarching standards and objectives. Your expertise will be crucial in ensuring that all products and processes meet the required quality standards and specifications, ultimately contributing to the success of our projects and the satisfaction of our customers.

This position is eligible for telecommuting and the selected applicant must live within a reasonable distance for commuting to the assigned work location when necessary. The selected candidate must be able to work onsite at least 60% of the time, with occasional travel required.

Salary Range:

$99,400 - $193,600

*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 a technical field, plus 5 years of relevant experience; or equivalent, Associate's degree plus 9 years of experience; or no degree with 13 years of experience.
• Proven experience with Quality Management Systems, processes, and tools in R&D or production environments.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 and/or AS9100 standards.
• Proficient in quality principles and practices, including one or more;
• Non-conformance reporting and tracking.
• Experienced in lessons learned tracking, risk management, and internal assessments.
• Knowledgeable in Plan-Do-Check-Act methodology and validation processes.
• Skilled in customer relationship building and implementing corrective actions.
• Competent in verifying requirements and managing document control.
• Active DOE L-level security clearance or equivalent (e.g., DOD Top Secret) and the ability to obtain a Q-Level security clearance.

Qualifications We Desire:

• Knowledge of a wide range of flight systems operating from subsonic to hypersonic regimes.
• Familiarity with Sandia processes and practices.
• An active DOE Q-level security clearance or equivalent (e.g., DOD Top Secret)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to develop, author, and maintain policies, plans, and procedures.

About Our Team:

The Mission Assurance Organization (05472) is pivotal in supporting customers within the 05400 Hypersonic programs, encompassing Configuration Management, Information Management, Document Control, Quality Assurance, and Quality Control. This department serves as the central hub for developing and maintaining the Mission Assurance System, ensuring that programs within Center 5400 align with ISO 9001, customer requirements, and regulatory standards, thereby contributing to national security through the implementation of flight system standards.

The Center 5400 Quality Engineer serves as the guardian of excellence, ensuring that all products and services meet high standards through process analysis, quality control, and continuous improvement. By collaborating with engineering and production teams, they identify and eliminate defects, enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and elevate customer satisfaction, fostering a culture of quality and reinforcing the commitment to excellence and innovation across all operations.

Join us in delivering exceptional service in support of our nation's 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) L security clearance to start, or equivalent active security clearance with another U.S. government agency (e.g., DOD).

Sandia is required by DOE 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 L-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: 695270

Job Family: QU

Regular/Temporary Position: R

Full/Part-Time Status: F