Early Career R&D Sensor Fusion, Navigation, Pointing, and Controls Engineer, Onsite

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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. Some of the main reasons we love our jobs:

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• Flexible 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*
• * These benefits vary by job classification.

Generous vacation, strong medical and other benefits, competitive 401k, learning opportunities, relocation assistance and amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance*

* These benefits vary by job classification.

World-changing technologies. Life-changing careers. Learn more about Sandia at: http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..gov

What Your Job Will Be Like:

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated engineer with a strong background in control theory, estimation, sensor fusion and vehicle navigation technologies. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in applying advanced techniques in estimation theory and Monte Carlo methods to develop, evaluate and enhance real-time Navigation, Pointing, and Control (NPC) systems. They will have a deep understanding of filter design and implementation, along with a proven ability to derive and develop algorithms that solve complex engineering challenges of national security significance.

On any given day you may be called upon to:

Develop innovative Navigation and Estimation algorithms from first principles to improve modeling and simulation analysis tools and real-time embedded flight software

Perform analysis to assess the performance of inertial navigation systems and aiding sensors using data from both actual and simulated flight tests across a variety of vehicle platforms

Integrate new sensor models, interfaces, and other capability upgrades into flight software and analysis software tools while adhering to modern software development practices and standards

Develop control and pointing algorithms verifying required performance in simulation and real-time hardware implementations

Document algorithms, software, and analysis results through white papers, presentations, and other technical deliverables

Collaborate and coordinate with internal and external organizations and team members to execute project tasks and milestones

Due to the nature of the work, the selected applicant will be required to work onsite. Relocation provided for those that qualify.

Salary Range:

$102,400 - $199,700

* 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 Require:

A 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 be obtain and maintain a DOE Q clearance

Qualifications We Desire:

The ideal R&D S&E Electrical Engineer candidate for Sandia National Laboratories will in addition possess the following:

Graduate degree in Electrical, Aerospace, Mechanical Engineering or a highly related field where an independent research project was a graduation requirement (e.g., independent project, thesis, or dissertation).

Ability to work independently and collaborate well in a…