Senior​/Principal R&D RF​/Microwave​/Sensor Design 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:

Challenging work with amazing impact that contributes to security, peace, and freedom worldwide

Extraordinary co-workers

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 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 Like:

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated R&D RF/Microwave/Sensor design engineer to help shape and deliver advanced special communication systems for critical national security applications.

This role is well suited for a senior RF/microwave/sensor engineer who is energized by solving complex technical challenges through the development of advanced RF systems, circuits, and antennas for current and future deployed products. Our systems integrate advanced signaling approaches with ultra-low-power RF receiver/transmitter designs to address high-impact, high-consequence mission needs. The work is technically challenging, highly collaborative, and directly connected to national security outcomes.

This is an opportunity to bring deep RF design thinking, sound engineering judgment, and trusted leadership to programs of significant importance and visibility.

In this role, you will:

Lead the design and development of cutting-edge RF hardware products

Contribute to conceptualization, requirements development, circuit design, modeling/simulation, and product realization

Prototype, characterize, and troubleshoot RF/microwave/sensor hardware in state-of-the art laboratory facilities

Provide mentoring, coaching, and guidance on mixed-signal (RF, analog, digital) electrical designs being delivered in operational systems

Brainstorm solutions to complex problems of national security significance

Provide innovative ways to enhance our processes and products

Work with a multidisciplinary team of engineers and technologists to develop fielded products and troubleshoot issues

Successful candidates will join a high-performing, mission-driven team delivering systems that address some of the nation's most important security challenges. This position offers the opportunity to combine technical depth, leadership, and mission engagement in a role with meaningful impact.

Due to the nature of the work, the selected applicant will be required to work onsite.

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 Require:

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…