Sandia National Laboratories · 3 hours ago
Senior/Principal R&D S&E, Computer Software Tester Engineer, Onsite
Albuquerque, NM
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$118K/yr - $236K/yr
5+ years expSandia National Laboratories is the nation’s premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation, and they are seeking a self-motivated Tester Engineer with strong software, hardware, and electronics expertise. The role involves leading the development, integration, and sustainment of advanced test capabilities for high-impact nuclear deterrence programs, emphasizing collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.
National DefenseGovernmentInformation TechnologyNational Security
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Design, develop, and enhance software for both new and existing test systems utilizing your expertise in programming languages such as Python, C#, C++, and LabVIEW, among others
Spearhead the development of innovative software and hardware solutions for next-generation tester platforms
Create and modify test sequences for both new and existing testers, addressing, and debugging failures, and implementing software updates to facilitate field testing and troubleshooting
Develop intuitive and user-friendly Graphical User Interfaces (GUIs) that significantly improve usability and testing effectiveness
Design algorithms for parsing and evaluating test data to ensure accurate and efficient analysis
Work collaboratively across organizations to develop modular software algorithms that are compatible with multiple tester platforms
Integrate software solutions that interface with Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) products or custom-designed hardware specifically developed for weapon systems
Author, maintain, and review comprehensive software documentation and technical reports to support long-term system sustainability
Lead and actively participate in tester design reviews, influencing technical direction and design decisions
Contribute to the development, review, and maintenance of tester drawing sets to ensure accuracy and compliance
Present software architecture, testing strategies, and design concepts to multidisciplinary engineering teams, fostering understanding and collaboration
Collaborate closely with team leadership, systems engineers, and cross-functional partners to address product and test-related inquiries effectively
Periodically travel to the Kansas City National Security Campus (KCNSC) for tester collaboration and troubleshooting, as well as to remote test sites to support modifications and enhancements
Qualification
Required
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-level security clearance
Preferred
Graduate degree in Computer Engineering or a highly related field where an independent research project was a graduation requirement (e.g., independent project, thesis, or dissertation)
Demonstrated ability to execute and deliver technical work products with application of appropriate rigor and pedigree documentation (design/code reviews, technical oversight/approvals, project team concurrence, artifact generation, etc.)
Experience in computer systems design and software development for real-time and embedded processing systems, distributed processing systems, or real-time client server implementations
Familiarity with hardware/software requirements generation for verification, validation and qualification
Demonstrated interpersonal skills and ability to work in a multidisciplinary, multi-disciplinary team setting for a common purpose
Programming experience and/or utilizing data acquisition and control hardware, including controllers, power modules, multiplexers, and other I/O peripheral hardware
Demonstrated software development experience
Passionate about developing advanced tester solutions, serving as a technical leader, and applying modern digital engineering and AI tools to drive innovation and efficiency, and deliver high-impact results
Experience with analog, digital, and/or radio frequency (RF) circuit design, including requirements definition, preliminary design, system integration, and verification/validation
Hands-on experience using laboratory equipment such as power supplies, signal generators, oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, spectrum analyzers, and network analyzers
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience developing and delivering presentations, proposals, reports, specifications, test plans, and technical documentation
Proven teamwork and interpersonal skills, with demonstrated abilities in leadership, collaboration, negotiation, delegation, and conflict resolution in diverse team environments
Ability to successfully manage multiple priorities, adapt to changing requirements, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced engineering environment
Active DOE Q-level security clearance
Benefits
Generous vacation
Strong medical and other benefits
Competitive 401k
Learning opportunities
Relocation assistance
Amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance
Company
Sandia National Laboratories
Sandia is a conducts research and development into the non-nuclear components of nuclear weapons.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$4.4MKey Investors
US Department of EnergyARPA-E
2023-09-21Grant· $0.5M
2023-07-27Grant
2023-01-10Grant· $3.7M
Leadership Team
Laura McGill
Deputy Laboratories Director - Nuclear Deterrence, and Chief Technology Officer
Maria Gallardo
CFO Enterprise Risk Management Program Lead
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