Sandia Corporation - Albuquerque, NM

posted 4 months ago

Part-time,Full-time - Entry Level
Remote - Albuquerque, NM
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Sandia National Laboratories is seeking a postdoctoral appointee in Industrial Engineering to contribute to the management and disposal of spent nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive waste in the U.S. This role involves working within a multidisciplinary team of engineers and scientists dedicated to advancing energy and climate solutions. The successful candidate will apply industrial and systems engineering approaches to develop an integrated system for the storage, transportation, and disposal of spent nuclear fuel. This position offers the opportunity to engage in socio-technical analysis, conduct life cycle and socio-economic assessments, and strategize methods for system development, including workforce and supply chain management. The appointee will also be responsible for contributing to peer-reviewed publications and presentations, thereby disseminating findings and advancements in the field. The work environment is dynamic, requiring collaboration across various disciplines and the ability to adapt to changing priorities. The selected candidate will have the flexibility to work remotely from any U.S. state or the District of Columbia, with occasional travel to project meetings and conferences. This position is designed for individuals who are ready to leverage their knowledge and skills to tackle complex challenges that have a significant impact on national security and technology innovation. The role is temporary, lasting up to one year, with the possibility of renewal for up to five additional years based on performance and operational needs.

Responsibilities

  • Apply industrial and systems engineering approaches to implementation of an integrated system for storage, transportation, and disposal of spent nuclear fuel.
  • Evaluate and integrate socio-technical interfaces.
  • Conduct life cycle and socio-economic assessments for alternative scenarios.
  • Strategize methods to develop system aspects such as workforce, supply chain, stakeholder interfaces, engineering economics, and decision-making processes.
  • Develop a professional network and collaborate across a variety of disciplines.
  • Contribute to peer-reviewed publications, presentations, and technical reports to disseminate findings and advancements.
  • Travel to conferences and project meetings.

Requirements

  • PhD in Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering, Life Cycle Analysis, or closely related science, math, or engineering field.
  • Demonstrated experience in applying systems engineering approaches to complex systems.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE L-level security clearance.

Nice-to-haves

  • Experience in socio-technical analysis, lifecycle analysis, engineering economics, and requirements definition: lifecycle, system, sub-systems, and interfaces.
  • Experience developing program and technology roadmaps.
  • Demonstrated ability to interact effectively and liaise between stakeholders, including executives, social, and technical teams.
  • Proficiency in project and program management.
  • Demonstrated ability to integrate information, datasets, and methods from multiple disciplines such as physical sciences, social sciences, engineering, and risk assessment.
  • Proven ability to succeed through teaming with others.
  • Excellent communication skills and a demonstrated ability to develop technical ideas and results and present them in oral and written form.
  • Ability to work in an environment with changing priorities.

Benefits

  • Flexible work arrangements including 9/80 and 4/10 compressed workweeks.
  • Generous vacations and strong medical benefits.
  • Competitive 401k and relocation assistance.
  • Learning opportunities and amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance.
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