Senior​/Principal Software Engineer - RF Systems, Onsite

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

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Our team is seeking a highly motivated Computer Science/Software Engineer. Your primary focus will be to implement the software processing in specialized RF communications systems for National Security applications. Projects range from very urgent, quick reaction requests in response to real‑world driven needs to longer term, life‑critical efforts with rigorous development requirements. You will become a member of a multi‑discipline, success oriented high‑performance team.

Our special communication systems include highly optimized, ultra‑low DC power, size‑constrained RF receiver/transmitter tag designs, as well as groundbreaking signal processing RF interrogators. These systems are deployed as battery‑powered field sensors, small satellite payloads, manned and unmanned aircraft (UAV/UAS) applications, and handheld (dismount) applications. Projects range from fast‑paced, quick‑reaction requests in response to real‑world needs to longer‑term, life‑critical efforts with rigorous development and quality requirements.

You will be part of a multi‑disciplinary, success‑oriented high‑performance team, with occasional travel required.

• Develop new and contribute to existing software code bases using standard methodologies.
• Find innovative ways to enhance our processes and products.
• Contribute to improvement of development processes and techniques.
• Assist project leads with schedule estimates based on current backlog of tasks.
• Gain and maintain a big picture awareness to help guide technical direction.
• Develop test/acceptance procedures and document design definition.

Due to the nature of the work, the selected applicant must be able to work onsite. Relocation will be provided for those that qualify. Applicants on this requisition may be interviewed by multiple organizations at Sandia National Laboratories.

$114,000 - $227,500

* 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.

• 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 acquire and maintain a DOE Q clearance and SCI clearance, which may require a polygraph.

The ideal R&D Computer Science candidate for Sandia National Laboratories will in addition possess the following:

• Graduate degree in Computer Science or a highly related field with extensive programming experience.
• Demonstrated software development skills and familiarity with modern software development practices and tools (e.g., Agile).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams, and a passion to improve and expand technical skills.
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