Senior/Principal R&D Microwave & Sensor Engineer - Radar ISR EM and Sensor Technologies, Onsite
New Mexico, USA
Listed on 2026-10-19
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Electronics Engineer, Systems Engineer, Electrical Engineering
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Senior/Principal R&D Microwave & Sensor Engineer - Radar ISR EM and Sensor Technologies, OnsiteSandia 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:
Department 5345, the ISR EM and Sensor Technologies Department, is seeking an experienced engineer with an extensive applied electromagnetics (EM) background to perform antenna, RCS, and RF design and development work in support of a broad range of ND, interagency, radar, and other R&D initiatives.
On any given day, the successful candidate may be called upon to:
Analyze, design, and develop radar systems, subsystems, and modules
Conduct basic and applied research in the areas of applied EM
Design and develop both passive and active antenna structures
Analyze, design, and develop RF/microwave circuits, subsystems, and modules
Perform EM analysis, simulations, and testing
Negotiate technical and programmatic requirements with customers
Deliver results within schedule and budgetary constraint
Prepare technical reports and presentations
Mentor and lead teams of engineers and technologists
Candidates must have the ability to work successfully in a dynamic, interdisciplinary, teaming environment.
Due to the nature of the work, a successful candidate must be able to work onsite. Relocation provided for those who qualify.
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:
A 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 security clearance
Qualifications We Desire:
The ideal R&D S&E Microwave & Sensor Engineer candidate 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:
PhD in Electrical Engineering or a relevant STEM discipline, or a Master
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