Cleared Senior/Principal Computer Science - Nuclear Detonation Detection Systems (Java/UI), Onsite

About Sandia:

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 vacations, 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 motivated software developer to join our team. We develop operational monitoring systems in support of the US and International nuclear monitoring and non-proliferation missions with particular focus on US Nuclear Detonation (NuDet) Detection System (USNDS) ground systems. From basic research and development to fully deployed operational data processing and analysis systems, our organization specializes in software feature development, machine learning, analytics, algorithm development and data analysis. We are currently developing the newest release of this system. Our system consists of millions of lines of code written primarily in C++, a Java front end, and peripheral Python scripts.

On any given day, the selected candidate can expect to:

• Contribute to a culture of high trust and high personal accountability.

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to define and develop near and long-term features and deliverables.

• Participate in Agile and incremental development frameworks, ceremonies, and planning.

• Develop software using project specific development tool and environments.

• Follow project quality coding expectations and standards.

  Due to the nature of the work, the selected applicant must be able to work onsite.

Salary Range:

$109,300 - $217,400

*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 relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and directly related relevant experience defined by the following parameters:

• A Ph.D. in a relevant discipline; or

• A Master's and one (1) year of directly related relevant experience; or

• An Associate's degree plus nine (9) years of directly related relevant work experience; or

• A High School Diploma plus thirteen (13) years of directly related relevant work experience.*

• An active DOE L-level or DOD Secret security clearance and the ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level clearance.

  *Equivalent experience in lieu of degrees must be engineering or scientific experience that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform independent research and development.

Qualifications We Desire:

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.

• Active DOE Q or DOD TS security clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain an SCI.

• 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 diverse teams, and a passion to improve and expand technical skills.

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

• Four or more years development experience in Java (version 8 and higher) in an object-oriented environment

• Two or more years of experience in the following:

• Developing software on a Linux-based platform.

• Working with large code bases.

• Jira, Git, Gitlab, or CI/CD tool.

• Experience with the following:

• Large data systems processing development.

• CMake or Apache ANT.

• DoD or DOE satellite or ground station data process systems.

• Leading technical teams to achieve minor and major software development deliverables. on time, within scope and budget.

• Modernizing legacy production software systems.

About Our Team:

The Space and Ground Analysis Systems (SAGAS) department specializes in research, development, and delivery of robust ground systems for remote sensing assets of national security importance. Our emphasis is on creating maintainable, high-quality software through proven Agile techniques. We believe in the value of teamwork and maintaining a cohesive, high performing team capable of implementing rapid solutions to novel problems.

Posting Duration:

This posting will be open for application submissions for a minimum of seven (7) calendar days, including the 'posting date'. Sandia reserves the right to extend the posting date at any time.

Security Clearance:

Position requires a Department of Energy (DOE) L security clearance to start, or equivalent active security clearance with another U.S. government agency (e.g., DOD).

Sandia is required by DOE to conduct a pre-employment drug test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, law enforcement records, and employment/education verifications. Applicants for employment need to be able to maintain a DOE L-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship. If you hold more than one citizenship (i.e., of the U.S. and another country), your ability to obtain a security clearance may be impacted.

Applicants offered employment with Sandia are subject to a federal background investigation to meet the requirements for access to classified information or matter if the duties of the position require a DOE security clearance. Substance abuse or illegal drug use, falsification of information, criminal activity, serious misconduct or other indicators of untrustworthiness can cause a clearance to be denied or terminated by DOE, resulting in the inability to perform the duties assigned and subsequent termination of employment.

EEO:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status and any other protected class under state or federal law.

NNSA Requirements for MedPEDs:

If you have a Medical Portable Electronic Device (MedPED), such as a pacemaker, defibrillator, drug-releasing pump, hearing aids, or diagnostic equipment and other equipment for measuring, monitoring, and recording body functions such as heartbeat and brain waves, if employed by Sandia National Laboratories you may be required to comply with NNSA security requirements for MedPEDs.

If you have a MedPED and you are selected for an on-site interview at Sandia National Laboratories, there may be additional steps necessary to ensure compliance with NNSA security requirements prior to the interview date.

Job ID: 694493

Job Family: RD

Regular/Temporary Position: R

Full/Part-Time Status: F