Senior/Principal R&D Computer Science Engineer - Space & Flight Systems, Onsite

Sandia National Laboratories; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation

Medical Benefits

401(k)

Learning Opportunities

Relocation Assistance

Flexible Work Arrangements

Job summary

Sandia National Laboratories seeks engineers to develop embedded systems and software for space-based payloads, integrating hardware, firmware and test systems for national security missions.

Roles include system design, build, testing, integration, launch, and operations in high-consequence environments, requiring a DOE Q clearance and strong leadership in multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline and five years of directly relevant experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q clearance.
• C++ and embedded software development experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop embedded systems and software for space-based payloads, integrating hardware, firmware, software, and test systems.
• Contribute to design, build, testing, integration, launch, and operations in high-consequence environments.
• Collaborate across disciplines to ensure system performance, reliability and safety.

Skills

Team Leadership

Embedded Software

C++

Data Processing

Systems Integration

Software Testing

Unix/Linux

Agile

Embedded Processors

Hardware Integration

Real-Time Data Processing

Scientific Software

Multidisciplinary Teamwork

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline

Tools

Job description

Develop embedded systems and software for space-based payloads, integrating hardware, firmware, software, and test systems for national security missions. Contribute to system design, build, testing, integration, launch, and operations in a high-consequence environment.

Requirements

Requires a bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline and five years of directly relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, plus the ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q clearance. Desired qualifications include graduate-level education or relevant experience, C++ and embedded software development, software/hardware testing, Unix/Linux experience, and team leadership.

Key Skills

Technical Team Leadership, Embedded Software Development, Object-Oriented C++, Data Processing, Systems Integration, Software Testing and Verification, Unix/Linux, Software Development Methodologies, Agile, Embedded Processors, Hardware Integration, Real-Time Sensor Data Processing, Scientific and Engineering Software, Multidisciplinary Teamwork, Communication

Benefits

• Vacation
• Medical Benefits
• 401(k)
• Learning Opportunities
• Relocation Assistance
• Flexible Work Arrangements