Senior Data Science Systems Engineer Space Control (Onsite)

Sandia National Laboratories; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 117,500 - 235,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Sandia National Laboratories in Albuquerque, NM is seeking a seasoned space systems R&D engineer to support Space Control Capabilities and Space Domain Awareness initiatives. You will collaborate with customers and external partners to translate requirements into actionable program opportunities and develop cost estimates for proposals.

You will engage with government agencies, industry partners, and the wider space community to advance Sandia's leadership in space control and situational

Qualifications

• 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.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q and SCI clearance

Responsibilities

• Engage directly with customers and external partners to understand and support their space domain awareness requirements.
• Develop and refine cost estimates and proposals to support new and ongoing space control program opportunities.
• Collaborate with the program manager to extend and enhance customer interactions and program development efforts with minimal supervision.
• Coordinate with internal mission area leaders and the broader Science & Technology community to align efforts with strategic goals.
• Analyze and synthesize technical and programmatic information to inform decision‑making and strategic planning.
• Represent Sandia at meetings, workshops, and conferences, which may require moderate travel to government agencies, industry partners, and other key stakeholders.

Skills

Cost estimation

Customer engagement

Independent work

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline

Job description

Sandia National Laboratories in Albuquerque, NM is seeking a seasoned space systems R&D engineer to support Space Control Capabilities and Space Domain Awareness initiatives. You will collaborate with customers and external partners to translate requirements into actionable program opportunities and develop cost estimates for proposals.

You will engage with government agencies, industry partners, and the wider space community to advance Sandia's leadership in space control and situational