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

Our team is seeking a highly motivated Computer Science/Software Engineer. Your primary focus will be to implement the software processing in specialized RF communications systems for National Security applications. Projects range from very urgent, quick reaction requests in response to real-world driven needs to longer term, life-critical efforts with rigorous development requirements. You will become a member of a multi-discipline, success oriented high-performance team.
Our special communication systems include highly optimized, ultra-low DC power, size-constrained RF receiver/transmitter tag designs, as well as groundbreaking signal processing RF interrogators. These systems are deployed as battery-powered field sensors, small satellite payloads, manned and unmanned aircraft (UAV/UAS) applications, and handheld (dismount) applications. Projects range from fast-paced, quick-reaction requests in response to real-world needs to longer-term, life-critical efforts with rigorous development and quality requirements. You will be part of a multi-disciplinary, success-oriented high-performance team, with occasional travel required.

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

• Develop new and contribute to existing software code bases using standard methodologies.
• Find innovative ways to enhance our processes and products.
• Contribute to improvement of development processes and techniques.
• Assist project leads with schedule estimates based on current backlog of tasks.
• Gain and maintain a big picture awareness to help guide technical direction.
• Develop test/acceptance procedures and document design definition.

Due to the nature of the work, the selected applicant must be able to work onsite. Relocation will be provided for those that qualify. Applicants on this requisition may be interviewed by multiple organizations at Sandia National Laboratories.

QUALIFICATIONS WE REQUIRE

• A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline and five (5) years of directly relevant experience, 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 acquire and maintain a DOE Q clearance and SCI clearance, which may require a polygraph.

QUALIFICATIONS WE DESIRE

The ideal R&D Computer Science candidate for Sandia National Laboratories will in addition possess the following:

• Graduate degree in Computer Science or a highly related field with extensive programming experience.
• 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.
• Active DOE Q or DOD TS security clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain an SCI.

Also, for this posting we are seeking individuals with the following experience:

• Four (4) or more years¿ experience with systems level programming with C/C++
• Strong organizational skills and experience with agile methodologies like Scrum or Kanban
• Excellent working knowledge of git and related branching models
• Extensive experience with Linux (bonus points for kernel knowledge), particularly RHEL and Ubuntu and/or bare metal programming
• Track record of continuous improvement and strong leadership skills to see it implemented
• Interest in other languages like Rust and Go
• Experience using GPUs to implement DSP algorithms
• Experience working with embedded systems
• Experience with automation and CI/CD, particularly Ansible and Gitlab CI
• Experience writing unit tests that integrate into the CI pipeline
• Knowledge of general test and measurement equipment (oscilloscopes, DVM, logic analyzers) and RF test equipment (network analyzer, spectrum analyzer)
• Knowledge of RF, Digital Communications, radar, and/or EW systems and principles
• Ability to work effectively on both small and large development teams (two-to-eight members)
• Motivated by working with a highly successful, dynamic project team delivering systems that impact our National Security.

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

Please refer the Job description for details