Senior/Principal Computer Systems - MESA, Hybrid

Sandia National Laboratories; New Mexico; On-site; USD 118,000 - 236,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Affordable housing

Reasonable cost of living

Minimal traffic congestion

Job summary

Sandia National Laboratories is seeking a dynamic R&D Software & Computer Systems Engineer to join our team. Collaborate with architects, developers, leads, customers, and end users to deliver high‑quality software that advances Sandia’s mission in national security and technology innovation.

You will plan and conduct R&D activities, conceive new capabilities, and drive implementation from design to deployment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher with relevant engineering or science experience.
• DOE Q security clearance eligibility is required.
• Experience in software development and systems integration is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with architects, developers, and end users to design high‑quality software solutions.
• Plan and conduct research and development for Sandia's customers.
• Design, develop, and evaluate new processes, products, or systems.

Skills

C#/.NET

MVC

Angular

GUI development

PL/SQL

T-SQL

Oracle

SQL Server

Unix/Linux

Windows

Software design

Architecture

Agile

Communication

Teamwork

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline

Graduate degree

Tools

Unix/Linux

Windows

Job description

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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 looking for a dynamic R&D Software & Computer Systems Engineer to join our innovative team. In this role, you will collaborate closely with architects, developers, technical leads, customers, and end users to design and deliver high‑quality, user‑friendly software solutions that advance Sandia¿s mission.

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

• Work collaboratively with architects, developers, technical leads, customers, and end users to collect requirements, develop vision, design solutions, and deliver high‑quality and easy‑to‑use software applications and solutions.
• Plan, conceive, conduct, or manage research and development for Sandia¿s customers and sponsors.
• Create new understandings and capabilities by using scientific methods hypothesis, test, and evaluation.
• Initiate, design, develop, implement, and evaluate new processes, products, or systems through basic and applied research.
• Undertake development and possible technology transfer of solutions, products, principles or technology.

The selected applicant can work a combination of onsite and offsite work. The selected applicant must live within a reasonable distance for commuting to the assigned work location when necessary.

Salary Range:

$117,500 - $235,700

*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:

• 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.
• Ability to acquire and maintain a DOE Q security clearance and SCI clearance.

Qualifications We Desire:

The ideal R&D Computer Systems candidate for Sandia National Laboratories will in addition possess the following:

• Graduate degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or a highly related field where an independent research project was a graduation requirement (e.g., independent project, thesis, or dissertation).
• Experience installing, configuring, integrating, and deploying new hardware and software within existing systems.
• Experience in systems administration within Unix/Linux and/or Windows environments.
• 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 planning and executing software development tasks, including estimation, prioritization, coordination, and delivery, as a contributor or technical lead.
• Proficient in software design, architecture, refactoring, and GUI development.
• Skilled in programming with Microsoft C#/.NET, MVC, and Angular.
• Strong database development experience with PL/SQL and T‑SQL, including debugging and performance optimization on Oracle and SQL Server platforms.
• Proven ability to support and enhance production applications through troubleshooting, defect resolution, and incremental improvements.
• Familiarity with manufacturing software systems (e.g., MES, reporting, traceability, equipment integration) and related production/R&D process controls such as change control, validation, and release management.
• Knowledge of information assurance policies and best practices.

About Our Team:

Sandia National Laboratories Microsystems and Engineering Sciences Applications (MESA) complex provides outstanding processing capability in semiconductor microfabrication. Department 05234, Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM) supports the infrastructure, programming, security and computing needs of MESA.

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.

• Affordable housing, reasonable cost of living
• Minimal traffic congestion compared to larger cities
• At Sandia, recruiters manually review resumes on each job posting instead of using a resume screening software program
• By following the best practices outlined, this ensures that recruiters can accurately determine your qualifications for the position