Lead Model Based Systems Engineer (R&D Engineer 3/4)

at  Los Alamos National Laboratory

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• MBSE training/certification (e.g., OCSMP)
• Experience using SysML based tools
• Systems engineering training, certification, or education (e.g., INCOSE ASEP)
• Active Q Clearance or equivalent DoD clearance
• Mechanical or Systems Engineering degree
• Experience with nuclear weapon design, development, qualification, certification, assembly/production, or surveillance
• Knowledge of nuclear weapons, NNSA facilities, or DoD customers

THIS POSITION WILL BE FILLED AT EITHER THE R&D ENGINEER 3 OR R&D ENGINEER 4 LEVEL, DEPENDING ON THE SKILLS OF THE SELECTED CANDIDATE. ADDITIONAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES (OUTLINED BELOW) WILL BE ASSIGNED IF THE CANDIDATE IS HIRED AT THE HIGHER LEVEL.

Come join one of the most exciting projects at LANL in recent memory and be part of the first new weapon system program in over 30 years! Q-20 is seeking outstanding, organized, motivated, and self-starting individuals to provide support to the rapid growing W93/Mk7 program and Models Based System Engineering (MBSE) team. Q-20, the W93/Mk7 Systems Development and Realization Group, defines, develops, and fields the warhead system for the newest Navy sub-launched ballistic missile weapon program. We support the DoD/Navy SSP and DoE/NNSA customers in defining the mission need and corresponding technical and programmatic requirements. The W93 collaborates closely with Sandia National Laboratory and Lockheed Martin Systems design agencies, developing the re-entry system, ensuring safe, secure, & reliable warhead performance and a relevant nuclear deterrent. Q-20 also incorporates the production agency teams (KCNSC, Pantex, SRS, Y-12, LANL, and SNL) tightly into the design, qualification, and realization processes.

As the Lead Model Based Systems Engineer (R&D Engineer 3/4) you will play a leadership role in the development of model-based systems engineering products for the W93. As a senior member of the W93 core modeling team, you will:

• Oversee the application of MBSE ontology, methodology, architecture principles
• Ensure best practices to the development & maturation of systems engineering concepts & models
• Generate & release deliverables as required to support customer milestones
• Participate in programmatic and technical reviews, which will include briefing of upper lab management and external customers on complex and/or high visibility projects.
• Mentorship of junior staff and students