Faculty Research Fellowship: Flight Test & Payload

Sandia National Laboratories; New Mexico; Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandia National Laboratories in the United States seeks a seasoned professional to contribute to advanced flight test projects. The role emphasizes collaboration with university partners and Sandia staff to design and integrate payloads, test vehicles, and launch initiatives.

You will interact with government and industry partners, coordinate payload requirements, and support field testing. A Master’s degree with substantial relevant experience and active security clearance are required, with

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant discipline with five years of directly relevant experience.
• Effective communication across academia, national laboratories, industry, and government.
• Active DOE Q or DoD-equivalent security clearance to start.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% of the time.
• U.S. citizenship suitability for security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Review and contribute to the overall design of flight test vehicles.
• Coordinate and assist with payload requirements development and execution.
• Build relationships and collaborate with government and industry launch providers.
• Work closely with external range and test facility personnel.
• Travel as needed to support design reviews, integration, testing, and fielding activities.

Skills

Communication skills

Security clearance

Travel readiness

Education

Master's degree

Job description

Sandia National Laboratories in the United States seeks a seasoned professional to contribute to advanced flight test projects. The role emphasizes collaboration with university partners and Sandia staff to design and integrate payloads, test vehicles, and launch initiatives.

You will interact with government and industry partners, coordinate payload requirements, and support field testing. A Master’s degree with substantial relevant experience and active security clearance are required, with