Computer Scientist - Integrated Data Exploitation & Analysis, Onsite

Overview

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Location:

Albuquerque, NM
• Employment:
Full-Time, Regular

About Sandia:
Sandia National Laboratories is the nation's premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation. The following highlights describe the work environment and benefits, with details varying by job classification.

• Challenging work with impact on security, peace, and freedom worldwide
• Strong collaboration with exceptional co-workers
• Access to advanced tools, equipment, and facilities
• Career advancement and development opportunities
• Flexible work arrangements where applicable
• Competitive benefits and work/life balance opportunities

World-changing technologies. Life-changing careers. Learn more at Sandia's site.

Position: R&D S&E, Computer Science Software Developer. You will work on a dynamic team developing and maintaining software applications used by USNDS Space Flight Systems and Space Ground Systems. Languages include C#, C++, Python, Java, and more.

• Gather requirements, design, and develop software applications
• Conduct testing, maintenance, and enhancement of software
• Write scripts to ingest data from satellite ground systems

Site requirement: due to the nature of the work, ability to work onsite is required.

$102,400 - $199,700

* Salary range is estimated; actual salary determined based on experience, qualifications, and geographic differentials.

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Ability to obtain a DOE Q clearance

• Graduate degree in Computer Science or related field with independent research project
• Demonstrated software development skills and familiarity with modern practices and tools (e.g., Agile)
• Strong verbal and written communication; ability to work in multidisciplinary teams

Also, experience sought in:

• Python, C# programming
• Linux and Linux system administration
• Relational databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle)
• Version control (Git) in a configuration-controlled environment
• CI/CD tools (Maven, Jenkins, Git Lab, Git Hub, Docker)
• Testing frameworks (Unit Test, JUnit)
• DOE security clearance (current/active) or ability to obtain a Q clearance
• Software development in C, C++, Java, etc.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required DOE security clearance

The Integrated Data Exploitation & Analysis department focuses on satellite payload monitoring and management, with emphasis on GBD sensors and USNDS data processing, ETL activities, and data analytics. We support system administration for Center 6700 and other USNDS projects.

This posting will remain open for a minimum of three calendar days, including the posting date. Sandia reserves the right to extend the posting date at any time.

Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship. A federal background investigation will be conducted. Certain disclosures or misconduct can affect clearance eligibility.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or other protected classes.

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