Solutions Architect - Physics Based Mod and Sim Remote Sensing, Onsite

Sandia National Laboratories; New Mexico; On-site; USD 102,400 - 199,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Flexible work arrangements

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Sandia National Laboratories in New Mexico is seeking a Solutions Architect with development operations experience to support space-based remote sensing programs. The role requires strong DevOps background, scripting, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and the ability to work onsite.

You will contribute to real-time monitoring and secure, scalable infrastructure while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. A DOE Q clearance and SCI eligibility are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a relevant field demonstrating independent research and development.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q clearance and SCI.
• Experience in DevOps environments and modern programming practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise on space-based remote sensing programs and DevOps tasks.
• Implement containerization and orchestration using Docker, Kubernetes, and related tooling.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to advance secure, scalable solutions.

Skills

DevOps experience

Scripting

Programming

Docker

Kubernetes

Singularity

Podman

Linux

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

GitLab CI/CD

Job description

Solutions Architect - Physics Based Mod and Sim Remote Sensing, Onsite

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.

We come to do challenging work with meaningful impact that contributes to security, peace, and freedom worldwide.

Extraordinary co‑workers and 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 four 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

What Your Job Will Be Like:

We are seeking a Solutions Architect with Development Operations experience to provide technical expertise and assistance on space‑based remote sensing programs. The successful applicant will have a strong background in DevOps experience. Due to the nature of the work, the selected applicant must be able to work onsite.

Salary Range: $102,400 - $199,700 (estimated; actual will be determined after consideration of the selected candidate’s experience and qualifications, and application of any approved geographic salary differential).

Qualifications We Require:

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline, or an equivalent combination of directly relevant education and engineering or scientific experience that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform independent research and development.

Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q clearance and SCI.

Qualifications We Desire:

Experience working in a development operations environment.

Strong verbal and written communication skills, ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams, and a passion to improve and expand technical skills.

Proven ability to be self‑motivated and work independently as well as in a multi-disciplinary team environment, building consensus and resolving issues.

Proficiency in scripting, programming, and automating routine operational tasks.

Ability to implement modern programming principles with a rigorously test‑driven development approach (e.g., GitLab CI/CD), in DevOps environments with experience containerization (e.g., Docker, Singularity, Podman) and orchestration (e.g., Kubernetes, YAML files).

Experience with Linux operating systems (e.g., command line skills, managing Linux systems).

Experience in system administration roles or implementing solutions to system limitations.

Strong organization and planning skills and ability to tackle more than one assignment at a time.

Desire to learn new skills as required and develop expertise in areas that may be unfamiliar.

Experience with government systems and contracts.

Active Q and TS//SCI clearances.

About Our Team:

The Monitoring Systems & Technology Center (6700) has researched and developed new monitoring systems and technologies for over half a century. Building on that legacy, today we support national security missions involving nuclear proliferation detection, treaty monitoring, arms control, and various needs within the national security communities.

The Real‑Time Computing Research Department (6776) supports Center 6700 missions of Space‑based Remote Sensing and Nuclear Proliferation Detection. The department develops advanced algorithms and models for remote sensing applications in the National Security mission space. Our group investigates novel, real‑time, and edge computing techniques for detection & classification. The core capabilities of the department are optimized digital processing, real‑time decision algorithms including automatic target recognition and machine learning, high performance processing in resource‑constrained deployments, and embedded system performance modeling.

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.

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