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

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• Generous vacation, strong medical and other benefits, competitive 401k, learning opportunities, relocation assistance and amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance*

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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.

$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.

• 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

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.

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.

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.

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 obtain and maintain a DOE Q-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.

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.

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