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Sandia National Laboratories · 2 days ago

Early Career R&D Microwave & Sensor Engineer, Onsite

Albuquerque, NM

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$99K/yr - $194K/yr

Sandia National Laboratories is the nation’s premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation. They are seeking an Early Career R&D Microwave & Sensor Engineer to engage in data analysis, collaborative design, algorithm development, and technical presentations within a multidisciplinary team focused on advanced radar systems.

GovernmentInformation TechnologyNational Security

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Analyze data from radar tests to evaluate functionality, diagnose issues, and recommend enhancements

Work closely with a multidisciplinary team of engineers to design and qualify electrical components, making informed technical decisions that shape the direction of our projects

Create and refine algorithms for signal processing in radar and communication systems, contributing to the advancement of cutting-edge technologies

Present and defend your approaches and results at technical reviews, showcasing your expertise and insights to stakeholders

Qualification

Radar systemsSignal processingMATLABRF test equipmentDigital CommunicationsCyber SecurityLaboratory skillsInterdisciplinary teamworkData analysisAlgorithm developmentTechnical communication

Required

Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline, 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

The ability to acquire and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance

Preferred

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

A solid background in radar systems and signal processing techniques

Proficiency in MATLAB or equivalent programming/analysis languages for data analysis and algorithm development

Awareness of radar hardware components, testing, and assembly methods

Experience in transitioning data processing algorithms to hardware implementations

Familiarity with processing large and complex datasets

Familiarity with ND systems and performance analysis

Experience in effectively communicating complex technical issues to customers and stakeholders

An active DOE Q-level security clearance