Senior/Principal Software Systems Engineer - Software Test Engineer for High Confidence System Environments, Onsite

Sandia Corporation; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 102,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandia National Laboratories in Albuquerque, NM is seeking a software systems engineer specializing in verification, validation, and integration (VV&I) for a high‑consequence mission area. You will develop software test procedures, MBSE testing strategies, and manage evidence packages in a challenging, classified environment.

Key duties include leading test strategy development, integrating hardware and software, and collaborating with cross‑functional teams to ensure requirements are met.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Management of Information Systems, Computer Science or in a relevant field plus one year of relevant experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum five (5) years of experience in developing software using at least one well‑established programming language such as C++, C#, or Java.
• Ability to obtain and maintain DOE Q-level security clearance with Sigma 15 clearance which may require non‑lifestyle polygraph testing.

Responsibilities

• Develop knowledge of complex systems, respective requirements, and design documents.
• Work independently within a diversely skilled Agile team.
• Provide test engineering strategies and process improvements.
• Learn and leverage model‑based systems engineering (MBSE) tools and methodologies for testing.
• Independently work on a high consequence system in a classified environment.
• Lead the development and implementation of software test procedures to verify sophisticated software against requirements.
• Develop the design and implementation strategies for tracking requirements, tests, and results.
• Collect evidentiary packages to document verification and validation results.
• Investigate, evaluate, and recommend development for testing automation tools and techniques.
• Interact with team members involved in systems, hardware, and software.
• Support the integration of hardware and software elements, performing integration tests, and evaluating interfaces between the hardware and software.

Skills

C++

C#

Java

Education

Master's degree in MIS or Computer Science

Tools

SysML

Cameo

Job description

Location: Albuquerque, NM

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Sandia

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

Are you interested in joining a high performing and closely collaborative verification, validation, and integration (VV&I) team within the Use Control mission area supporting the nation's nuclear deterrent? We are seeking a motivated software systems engineer interested in specializing in software system VV&I including test and qualification support.

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

• Develop knowledge of complex systems, respective requirements, and design documents
• Work independently within a diversely skilled Agile team
• Provide test engineering strategies and process improvements
• Learn and leverage model‑based systems engineering (MBSE) tools and methodologies for testing
• Independently work on a high consequence system in a classified environment
• Lead the development and implementation of software test procedures to verify sophisticated software against requirements
• Develop the design and implementation strategies for tracking requirements, tests, and results
• Collect evidentiary packages to document verification and validation results
• Investigate, evaluate, and recommend development for testing automation tools and techniques
• Interact with team members involved in systems, hardware, and software
• Support the integration of hardware and software elements, performing integration tests, and evaluating interfaces between the hardware and software

Due to the nature of the work, the selected applicant must be able to work onsite.

Salary Range

$102,400 - $199,700

*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

• Master's degree in Management of Information Systems, Computer Science or in a relevant field plus one year of relevant experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum five (5) years of experience in developing software using at least one well‑established programming language such as C++, C#, or Java
• Ability to obtain and maintain DOE Q-level security clearance with Sigma 15 clearance which may require non‑lifestyle polygraph testing

Qualifications We Desire

• Minimum of five (5) years developing software that has been released to an operational environment
• Minimum of five (5) years of software test engineering including test plan and procedure development, test data management, and software verification and validation
• Familiarity with embedded software development and projects
• Familiarity with Rust language
• Experience writing automated software tests
• Experience with Windows operating environments
• Knowledge and/or practice regarding Agile software development practices
• Knowledge of Use Control systems
• Experience with Software Testing methodologies and techniques
• Experience with Systems Engineering, Model‑Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) model development and tools (sysML, Cameo, or other)
• Experience with configuration management and controls
• Self‑directed, organized, able to work independently as well as in a team environment
• Ability to prioritize work and make decisions while working on multiple tasks
• Ability to quickly learn new tools, approaches, and concepts and to understand and follow defined testing and engineering practices and standards
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Active DOE Q security clearance or DOD equivalent

About Our Team

The High Confidence System Environments (6616) organization enables Sandia mission product development through our use of practical cutting‑edge software and systems engineering principles. We define, develop, test, and qualify well‑engineered software architectures and products for critical systems in high consequence mission environments. Our projects leverage our key competencies including software engineering; secure embedded software development; systems engineering (requirements engineering; MBSE; technical planning, monitoring, and control); software quality engineering; and software verification, validation, and integration.

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.