Senior Principal, Emerging Computing Hardware

Sandia National Laboratories; New Mexico; On-site; USD 117,500 - 235,700; Full time

Job summary

Sandia National Laboratories is seeking an experienced experimentalist to join the Emerging Computing Hardware team in New Mexico. The role focuses on research in quantum computing, neuromorphic computing, and AI/ML, driving codesigned solutions for advanced computing technologies.

You will contribute to device dynamics, control systems, and innovative experiments, collaborating across government and industry to advance DOE missions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline and five (5) years of directly relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to acquire and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance.
• Graduate degree in Physics or related field with independent research.
• Record of publications or presentations at peer-reviewed venues.

Responsibilities

• Develop understanding of device dynamics and architectures using various devices.
• Develop and implement novel control systems and measurements in microelectronic/quantum devices.
• Collaborate with hardware/software vendors to design experimental setups for emerging computing and sensing applications.
• Collaborate with Sandia and external R&D community in QIS and other emerging computing fields.
• Work onsite as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership abilities

Team collaboration

AI/ML experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 5 years

PhD in Physics/Materials Science/EE/Chemistry

Tools

HPC clusters

Job description

Sandia National Laboratories is seeking an experienced experimentalist to join the Emerging Computing Hardware team in New Mexico. The role focuses on research in quantum computing, neuromorphic computing, and AI/ML, driving codesigned solutions for advanced computing technologies.

You will contribute to device dynamics, control systems, and innovative experiments, collaborating across government and industry to advance DOE missions.