Senior Space Systems Engineer - USNDS RF & Satellite Interfaces
Sandia National Laboratories
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Job summary
Sandia National Laboratories is seeking a Senior/Principal Systems Engineer for space-based remote sensing, onsite in New Mexico. The role focuses on antenna systems, satellite interfaces, and complex architectures for national security satellite missions.
DOE Q clearance is a consideration, with travel requirements and on-site work necessitated by program needs. The candidate will engage in troubleshooting hardware, defining requirements, and coordinating test activities, while interfacing with
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline and five (5) years of directly relevant experience or equivalent combination.
- Ability to obtain a DOE Q clearance.
- Master's degree in engineering or a closely related field is preferred.
- Experience with RF and digital baseband theory applied to antenna and digital receiver systems.
Responsibilities
- Troubleshoot, analyze, maintain, and repair custom‑designed hardware.
- Collaborate with technical leads to track progress and support system reviews.
- Define and clarify project requirements and acceptance criteria for subsystems.
- Perform requirements definition, verification and validation, and interface document reviews.
- Coordinate integration and test activities and provide technical information to internal teams.
- Interface with SSC sponsor and external stakeholders on programmatic activities.
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Job description
Sandia National Laboratories is seeking a Senior/Principal Systems Engineer for space-based remote sensing, onsite in New Mexico. The role focuses on antenna systems, satellite interfaces, and complex architectures for national security satellite missions.
DOE Q clearance is a consideration, with travel requirements and on-site work necessitated by program needs. The candidate will engage in troubleshooting hardware, defining requirements, and coordinating test activities, while interfacing with
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