Sandia National Laboratories

Early Career R&D Computer Science Engineer - Space & Flight Systems

Sandia National Laboratories$102K — $199K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent work experience.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q clearance; may need a polygraph for SCI clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Develop embedded systems as part of a collaborative team.
  • Support design, build, test, integration, launch, and operations in a fast-paced environment.
  • Contribute to software development and systems integration for space-based payloads.
  • Engage in data processing on the edge to enhance system performance.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to achieve national security objectives.

Benefits

  • Onsite work in Albuquerque, NM with relocation support for qualifying candidates.
  • Opportunity to work alongside experts and emerging leaders in the field.
  • Engagement in high-impact projects related to national security.
  • Access to a dynamic team environment focused on continuous learning.
Full Job Description
What Your Job Will Be Like

Ready to join a dynamic team that solves significant issues for our nation's security? Are you passionate about developing systems that help advance space and warfighter dominance? If so, we invite you to explore this opportunity to join our impactful team and make a difference!

Organization 5361 Space & Flight Systems is seeking a creative and motivated computer scientist, computer engineer, or electrical engineer to join our development team! You will work on a high-performing team developing software and supporting the integration of electronics (hardware, firmware, software, and test systems) into cutting edge space-based payloads to support national security missions.

You will work alongside world-class authorities and emerging leaders and use your skills in the following areas to advance our mission:
  • Embedded software development
  • Data processing on the edge
  • Systems integration and test

As a successful candidate, you will be responsible for contributing as part of a team developing state-of-the-art embedded systems. You will support design, build, test, integration, launch, and operations in a challenging fast-paced high-consequence environment. Having a desire to learn and develop your own skills will be crucial and beneficial as you join a fun and motivated team to accomplish missions vital to our nation.

Due to the nature of the work, the selected applicant must be able to work onsite. Job location will be in Albuquerque, NM. Relocation provided for those who qualify.

Salary Range

$102,400 - $199,700

*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

  • A Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline 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.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q clearance and possibly to obtain and maintain a SCI clearance, which may require a polygraph test


Qualifications We Desire

The ideal R&D S&E Computer Science candidate will in addition possess the following:
  • Graduate degree in Computer Science or a highly related field where an independent research project was a graduation requirement (e.g., independent project, thesis, or dissertation).
  • Demonstrated software development skills and familiarity with modern software development practices and tools (e.g., Agile).
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams, and a passion to improve and expand technical skills.

Also, for this position we are seeking individuals with the following experience:
  • Master's degree in Computer Science/Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or relevant STEM field
  • Experience in modern software development methodologies, practices, and tools
  • Experience with object-oriented C++ software development
  • Experience with Unix/Linux operating environments
  • Experience with other software programming languages.
  • Working with embedded processors and hardware.
  • Scientific/engineering data processing software development.
  • Real-time processing of sensor data.
  • Experience with software verification and validation methods (just added)
  • Possess a strong dedication to positive teaming dynamic, strong written and verbal skills, detail oriented with a keen focus on customer service.
  • Active DOE security clearance.
  • Active SCI level clearance.


About Our Team

Organization 5361, The Space and Flight Systems department provides hardware and software development for embedded satellite systems, embedded flight systems, and embedded ground systems. These systems range from localized controller applications to high-end node based computers serving as the heart of a satellite payload. Because of the high cost of payload launch, the design focus is on ultra-reliability, small size, and real time response. Department 5361 consists of staff from the disciplines of electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, and electronics technology. These highly skilled staff members bring a quality emphasis to the creation of robust reliable embedded system designs.

Posting Duration

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.

About Sandia National Laboratories

The Sandia National Laboratories is one of three National Nuclear Security Administration research and development laboratories in the United States, managed and operated privately by the National Technology and Engineering Solutions of Sandia. Their primary mission is to develop, engineer, and test the non-nuclear components of nuclear weapons and high technology. Headquartered on Kirtland Air Force Base in Albuquerque, New Mexico, it also has a campus in Livermore, California, next to Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, and a test facility in Waimea, Kauai, Hawaii. It is Sandia's mission to maintain the reliability and surety of nuclear weapon systems, conduct research and development in arms control and nonproliferation technologies, and investigate methods for the disposal of the United States' nuclear weapons program's hazardous waste. Other missions include research and development in energy and environmental programs, as well as the surety of critical national infrastructures. In addition, Sandia is home to a wide variety of research including computational biology, mathematics, materials science, alternative energy, psychology, MEMS, and cognitive science initiatives. Sandia formerly hosted ASCI Red, one of the world's fastest supercomputers until its decommission in 2006, and now hosts ASCI Red Storm, originally known as Thor's Hammer. Sandia is also home to the Z Machine. The Z Machine is the largest X-ray generator in the world and is designed to test materials in conditions of extreme temperature and pressure. It is operated by Sandia National Laboratories to gather data to aid in computer modeling of nuclear weapons. In December 2016, it was announced that National Technology and Engineering Solutions of Sandia, under the direction of Honeywell International, would take over the management of Sandia National Laboratories starting on May 1, 2017. Educational opportunities are conducted in collaboration with university students through several programs, including the Securing Top Academic Research & Talent at Historically Black Colleges and Universities Program and the Sandia University Partnerships Network.
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