Job Description

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:

We are seeking a R&D S&E, Computer Science Software Developer to work on a dynamic team dedicated to the development and maintenance of software applications used by both the USNDS Space Flight Systems and USNDS Space Ground Systems programs. Our team uses a variety of languages in developing our software applications including C#, C++, Python, Java, and others.

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

• Gather requirements, design, and develop software applications.
• Conduct testing, maintenance, and enhance various software applications.
• Write scripts to ingest data coming from satellite ground systems.

This is an opportunity to become involved in a high visibility program area that manages the full range of remote sensing space system payloads and ground system software. Improved design, development, realization, and quality are all major thrusts of our program. Due to the nature of the work, the selected applicant must be able to work onsite.

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:

• 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 a DOE Q clearance

Qualifications We Desire:

The ideal R&D S&E Computer Science candidate for Sandia National Laboratories 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 posting we are seeking individuals with the following experience:

• Experience in programming Python, C#
• Linux experience
• Linux System Administration experience
• Relational database experience (MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle)
• Experience using version control tools such as git in a configuration-controlled software environment
• CI/CD tools such as Maven, Jenkins, Gitlab, GitHub, or Docker
• Experience in testing frameworks such as UnitTest, JUnit
• Current and active DOE "Q" security clearance or "L" clearance with ability to obtain a "Q"
• Experience with developing software in languages such as C, C++, Java, etc
• Ability to obtain and maintain a required DOE security clearance.

About Our Team:

The Integrated Data Exploitation & Analysis department is dedicated to the monitoring and management of satellite payloads, with a primary focus on the Global Burst Detector (GBD) sensors. These sensors, integrated with Global Positioning System (GPS) satellites, provide continuous coverage as a vital component of the United States Nuclear Detonation Detection System (USNDS). Our core mission encompasses pre-launch testing, early on-orbit testing, state-of-health monitoring, sensor/system configuration, anomaly detection, lifetime degradation assessment, and the management of USNDS data through databases and software development for ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) activities to ensure the GBD sensors operate effectively and meet national requirements.

In addition to our primary mission, the department serves as system administrators for Center 6700 and various other USNDS projects. We also support secondary initiatives by delivering advanced data analytics and state-of-health metrics for various satellite sensor projects. Through our expertise in data analysis and operational oversight, we play a crucial role in enhancing national security and supporting the broader landscape of satellite mission operations.

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.

Security Clearance:

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.

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.

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.

Job ID: 697307

Job Family: RD

Regular/Temporary Position: R

Full/Part-Time Status: F