R&D Hypersonics Electrical Engineering (Early/Mid-Career)

Company: Sandia National Laboratories
Location: Santa Fe
Posted on: January 24, 2023

Job Description:

Posting DurationThis posting will be open for application submissions for a minimum of seven (7) calendar days, including the 'posting date'. Sandia reserves the right to extend the posting date at any time.Salary Range$86,300 $166,800*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.What Your Job Will Be LikeOrganization 05423, Electrical Systems Integration Department, is seeking a highly qualified R& D Electrical Engineer tojoin their team to develop, integrate, and test new and existing electrical flight systems for various National Defense Programs.On any given day, one may be called upon to:Work as a member of hard-working, passionate, multi-disciplinary teams to develop and demonstrate advanced hypersonic flight systems and technologiesDesign, analyze, integrate, test, and demonstrate electronics and avionic flight and ground systems for a variety of advanced prototypical aerospace flight systems, including hypersonic vehicles, rockets, missiles, and reentry body payloadsPresent, design, analysis, and test results to internal and external customersDevelop and implement test plans, assembly procedures, and other work instructions for flight system components, assemblies, and other hardware/softwarePeriodically travel to support integration and test activities at off-site locationsSome travel is required for this position.Qualifications We RequireA Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a relevant STEM fieldA willingness and ability to travel periodically to support off-site integration and test activitiesThe ability to acquire and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearanceQualifications We DesireA proven technical background and experience in the design, integration, and testing of complex electronic components and systemsExperience using high level programming languages (e.G., C, C++, and Java)Experience using MATLAB for data analysisExperience designing, fabricating, integrating, and operating flight-grade electronics and avionics systemsExperience developing and implementing test and instrumentation methods to include software and application design and development, automation, or system test applications to assess and evaluate complex electronic systemsA familiarity with Hardware-In-The-Loop or Software-In-The-Loop systemsA proven ability and interest in learning and developing new technical skillsThe ability to collaborate and contribute as a member of multi-disciplinary and diverse teamsProven verbal and written communication/presentation skillsA strong commitment to quality, safety, and securityAn active DOE Q-level security clearance; or other equivalent active security clearance such as DOD Top SecretAbout Our TeamThe Electrical Systems Integration Department provides expertise and technical leadership in the design, development, test, and demonstration of pathfinder aerospace flight systems, including missiles, rocket systems, hypersonic flight vehicles, and reentry bodies. Our staff members are integral flight test project team members and are active in multi-disciplinary mission planning, system integration and testing, flight test execution, and post-test analysis of hypersonic and rocket flight vehicles and technology development/maturation payloads. We provide technical program development and novel design engineering, assembly, integration, and testing of the electrical/avionics and ground support systems needed to actively expand and develop next-generation flight concepts. Flight systems developed by our team demonstrate pathfinder hypersonic technologies and advanced and prototypical launch vehicle and reentry system capabilities for the U.S. Department of Energy defense programs, U.S. Department of Defense, Missile Defense Agency, DARPA, NASA, and industry partners.About SandiaSandia 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 worldwideExtraordinary co-workersSome of the best tools, equipment, and research facilities in the worldCareer advancement and enrichment opportunitiesFlexible 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 vacations, 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.Security ClearanceSandia 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.EEOAll 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.

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