Senior R&D Systems Engineer — Space Sensing & ML Lead

Sandia National Laboratories; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 118,000 - 236,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandia National Laboratories is seeking a Remote Sensing Researcher to provide technical leadership in space-based remote sensing research. The role requires solving complex problems, implementing new ideas, and conducting cutting-edge research.

The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. or Master’s with relevant experience and the ability to lead as a principal investigator within multidisciplinary teams. On-site work is required due to the nature of the work and facilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline with 5+ years directly related experience (or equivalent).
• Ability to obtain a DOE Q clearance and SCI.
• Ph.D. or Master's with 2+ years of engineering/physics/optics/math focus and research experience.
• Desire for independent research leadership and ability to publish results.

Responsibilities

• Provide expertise and technical leadership in space-based remote sensing research.
• Solve complex problems and implement new ideas in research efforts.
• Conduct cutting-edge research and develop novel methods/proposals.
• Demonstrate ability to lead as a principal investigator and collaborate in multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Problem solving

Idea implementation

Cutting-edge research

PI leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline

Ph.D. or Master's in Engineering/Physics/Optics/Mathematics

Job description

Sandia National Laboratories is seeking a Remote Sensing Researcher to provide technical leadership in space-based remote sensing research. The role requires solving complex problems, implementing new ideas, and conducting cutting-edge research.

The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. or Master’s with relevant experience and the ability to lead as a principal investigator within multidisciplinary teams. On-site work is required due to the nature of the work and facilities.