Senior/Principal R&D Microwave & Sensor Engineer - Radar ISR Mission, Onsite

Apply for Job Job ID 697404Location Albuquerque, NMFull/Part Time Full-TimeRegular/Temporary RegularAdd to Favorite Jobs Email this JobAbout 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 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 LikeAre you passionate about your work and dream of utilizing state-of-the-art facilities to explore solutions? Do you want to join a diverse team that solves challenging issues of national interest? We are seeking an experienced R&D S&E, Microwave & Sensor Engineer to join our dynamic team.On any given day, you may be called on to:Analyze, design, and develop radar systems, subsystems, and modulesDevelop Concepts of OperationSystem-level design and integrationDevelop test and qualification plansDevelop models for computational analysis of systems and processesLead or support formal program reviewsNegotiate technical and programmatic requirements with customersDeliver hardware within schedule and budgetary constraintsShape, guide or lead research activities to support program needsDevelop technical documentationTroubleshoot problems and support anomaly resolution activitiesServe as a technical interface to other design and support organizationsDue to the nature of work, successful candidate must be able to work onsite. This position will require occasional travel.Salary Range$117,500 - $235,700*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 RequireA Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline and five (5) years of directly relevant experience, 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 level security clearanceQualifications We DesireThe ideal R&D Microwave & Sensor Engineer candidate for Sandia National Laboratories will in addition possess the following:Graduate degree in Electrical Engineering or a highly related field where an independent research project was a graduation requirement (e.g., independent project, thesis, or dissertation).Laboratory skills and knowledge of RF and digital test equipment.Knowledge of RF, Digital Communications, Electronic Warfare, and Cyber Security systems and principles.Ability to work successfully in a dynamic, interdisciplinary, teaming environment.Also, for this posting we are seeking individuals with the following experience:Strong foundation in radar fundamentals and digital signal processing (DSP).Demonstrated experience with one or more of the following: radar system hardwareradar softwaresystem modeling/analysisRF scattering phenomenologyProgramming experience in MATLAB and/or similar numerical computing environments; proficiency in one or more general-purpose languages (e.g., C/C++, Python, Rust, Java, Fortran).Experience using RF/microwave test equipment and measurement techniques (e.g., VNA/network analysis, spectrum analysis, noise figure/noise characterization, power measurements).Key Technical Areas (experience in one or more): PGA/firmware development (VHDL/Verilog); hardware realization of DSP algorithms; high-speed chip-to-chip interfaces.Edge/embedded software development (C/C++/Rust); acceleration using GPU/TPU; CUDA or similar frameworks.Antenna design and analysis.Electronic board design (schematic/layout, bring-up, debug).Experience in preparing, publishing and presenting technical information including patentsAbout Our TeamThe Radar ISR Mission Engineering Department (5349) develops and fields high-performance radar systems and associated technologies supporting Nuclear Weapons (NW), National Security Programs (NSP), homeland security, interagency partners, and internal R&D. We specialize in end-to-end (tip-to-tail) radar system development, spanning electromagnetic design, radar/antenna development, electronics, firmware and software, modeling and simulation, systems engineering, integration, and test to deliver mission-ready capabilities for niche national needs, including environments involving countermeasures and system resiliency.Posting DurationThis 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 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.NNSA Requirements for MedPEDsIf 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.