Cleared Senior​/Principal Software Engineer - USNDS ModSim Project Lead, Onsite

Cleared Senior/Principal Software Engineer - USNDS Mod Sim Project Lead, Onsite

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What Your Job Will Be Like:

We are looking for a passionate and dedicated Lead R&D Computer Scientist to spearhead the Modeling and Simulation (Mod Sim) development for the United States Nuclear Detonation Detection System (USNDS) program. This critical initiative focuses on monitoring nuclear explosions in the atmosphere and space through cutting-edge space-based sensors and advanced ground processing techniques. Join us to develop creative solutions to unique national security challenges!

Due to the nature of this work the selected applicant will 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.

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.

Active DOE Q clearance or Equivalent

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

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

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.

Also, for this posting we are seeking individuals with the following experience:

Experience defining and executing software development projects, including the development of modeling and simulation applications.

Ability to obtain a DOE Q clearance. Familiarity with USNDS, remote sensing, and application of modeling for remote sensing applications.

Experience with software development processes, requirements derivation, and product verification/validation for software tools.

Experience with Git Lab, Java, and C++.

Experience with project management fundamentals (e.g., Work Breakdown Structures, cost planning, estimation, schedules).

Proficiency with varied communication methods, including oral presentation, preparation of high-impact visual presentations, written reports, and the ability to communicate scientific and…