Job details
Job type full-time
Full job description
Posting duration
This posting will be open for application submissions for a minimum of seven (7) calendar days, including the ‘posting date’Sandia reserves the right to extend the posting date at any time.
Covid-19 vaccination mandate
Sandia demonstrates its commitment to public safety in the national interest by requiring that all new hires attest to their vaccination status before commencing employmentThe requirement also applies to those who are telecommuting and working virtually.
Any concerns about the ability to meet this requirement should be directed to hr solutions at (505) 284-4700.
What your job will be like
Passionate about your work and dream of utilizing state-of-the-art facilities to explore solutions? join a dynamic team that solves challenging issues for our nation’s security!
We are seeking a r&d computer scientist to join our dynamic teamWe specialize in research, development, and delivery of robust ground systems for remote sensing assets of national security importanceOur emphasis is on creating maintainable, high-quality software through proven agile techniquesWe believe in the value of teamwork and maintaining a cohesive, performance-oriented team capable of implementing rapid solutions to novel problems.
On any given day, the selected candidate may be called on to:
Work on an agile team to develop software systems which solve challenging remote sensing problems
Apply experience and knowledge to improve the software, the development process, and the team
Partner with domain specialists, phenomenologist, architects, developers, technical leads, and customers
Research and develop new techniques and technologies with an aim to enhance the quality of the product
Qualifications we require
Undergraduate and advanced degree (masters or phd) in stem field
Two or more years related experience, in addition to the education requirement above (or phd in related field)
Experience in software design, engineering and development skills, including familiarity with modern software development practices and tools
Experience with object-oriented software development (e.g., c++, java and python)
Experience with unix/linux systems
Current doe q clearance
Qualifications we desire
Knowledge and experience with implementation of the full software development process using agile or iterative methodologies
Experience with large-scale (1m+ lines of code) systems
Experience using a subset of the following: git, cmake, system engineering, hardware and software architecture, distributed system design, data exploitation/mining/fusion algorithms, digital signal processing, image processing, optical systems, command and control systems, numerical analysis, modeling and simulation, relational/object/geographic database technologies, user interfaces, scientific data visualization, web services technologies, and multi-core/gpu/parallel computing
About our team
We develop operational monitoring software in support of the us and international nuclear monitoring and non-proliferation missionFrom basic research and development to fully deployed operational data processing and analysis systems, the department specializes in software feature development, geophysics, seismology/infrasound, machine learning, analytics, algorithm development and data analysisThis department is currently responsible for the national data center modernization and the design and engineering of systems supporting proliferation assessment.
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 areasSome 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 vacations, strong medical and other benefits, competitive 401k, learning opportunities, relocation assistance and amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance*
World-changing technologiesLife-changing careersLearn more about sandia at: http://www.sandia.gov
These benefits vary by job classification.
Security clearance
Position requires a department of energy (doe) q security clearance to start, or equivalent active security clearance with another u.sGovernment agency (e.g., dod)Sandia is required by doe directive to conduct a pre-employment drug test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, law enforcement records, and employment/education verificationsApplicants for employment need to be able to maintain a doe q-level security clearance, which requires u.sCitizenshipIf you hold more than one citizenship (i.e., of the u.sAnd 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 clearanceSubstance 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.
Eeo
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.
