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 vacations, 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 excited to announce an opportunity for a computer scientist to join our team in designing and integrating key systems for global GEOINT capabilities. At Sandia National Laboratories, we believe that diversity drives innovation, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all voices are heard and valued. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds to help us achieve our mission.

Our ideal candidate will have experience in conducting and supporting analysis of remote sensing systems data, algorithm development, electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) sensor characterization, and modeling & simulation. Additionally, experience working within the intelligence community and the Department of Defense (DoD) to build Multi-INT mission solutions using advanced analytics is highly desirable. However, if you are passionate about these areas and eager to learn, we welcome your application. We offer opportunities for continuous learning and career advancement through training, mentorship, and collaboration with leading experts in the field, along with flexible work arrangements to support a healthy work-life balance.

As a successful candidate, you will communicate with mission stakeholders to understand key requirements and capabilities gaps of our current systems. You will work with many elements of Sandia National Laboratories, federal agencies, and defense industry partners, delivering quality technical analyses and products, presenting them to colleagues and customers, and working well in a team environment. You will also have opportunities to collaborate with mission partners and operations personnel to address current and future community needs and participate in R&D with cutting-edge advanced systems.

If you are a computer scientist seeking an exciting opportunity to make a difference, we encourage you to apply today! Join us in contributing to impactful projects that address critical national security challenges while being part of a supportive and collaborative team that values your unique perspective and expertise.

This is an onsite position at our main facility in Albuquerque, NM.

Salary Range:

$109,300 - $217,400

*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 and five years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience defined by the following parameters:
• Associate’s degree plus twelve (12) years of relevant work experience; or
• A High School Diploma plus sixteen (16) years of relevant work experience.*
• Active DOE Q Clearance with SCI or equivalent.

*Sandia National Laboratories defines relevant work experience for this role as engineering or scientific experience that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform independent research and development.

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 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 diverse teams, and a passion to improve and expand technical skills.

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

• Experience leveraging GEOINT or SIGINT data to meet IC and DOD needs.

About Our Team:

The Mission Engineering and Geospatial Analytics System Program Office (MEGASPO) supports many DOD and IC customers to design and integrate key national systems that strengthen national security. Working with partners across 6300 and the Sandia, 6341 is responsible for providing assessments of critical needs and deployment of capabilities to close those gaps.

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.

Security Clearance:

Position requires a Department of Energy (DOE) SCI security clearance to start, or equivalent active security clearance with another U.S. government agency (e.g., DOD). 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 and SCI access, both of which require US citizenship. SCI access may also require a polygraph examination. If you hold more than one citizenship (i.e., of the U.S. and another country), your ability to obtain these levels of access 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 the 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: 693838

Job Family: RD

Regular/Temporary Position: R

Full/Part-Time Status: F

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.