Sandia National Laboratories · 8 hours ago
Senior/Principal R & D RF Subsystem 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 Senior/Principal R & D RF Subsystem Engineer. The role involves designing and testing electronic microwave Printed Wiring Boards and Assemblies, conducting laboratory testing, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure successful product realization.
GovernmentInformation TechnologyNational Security
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Design electronic microwave Printed Wiring Boards and Printed Wiring Assemblies (PWA) for transmitters and/or receivers incorporating custom, SNL integrated circuit designs
Provide design and requirement feedback for lower level assemblies such as integrated circuits
Coordinate with radar level engineering team to ensure transmitter and/or receiver designs meet design needs
Conduct laboratory testing of RF transmitters and/or receivers
Provide technical consultation on critical design elements
Present at technical design reviews
Support development of specifications for subcircuits (e.g. amplifiers, mixers, etc.)
Support development of test requirements for RF level acceptance testing at the production agency
Develop design definition documentation
Coordinate with a multi-disciplinary group of engineers in the design and qualification of electrical components and making technical decisions on the direction of the designs
Work closely with the production agency to resolve any issues through development and production
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 attain and maintain a DOE Q 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)
Ability to work independently and collaborate well in a multidisciplinary team of designers and test engineers
Outstanding verbal and written skills, including the ability to develop and present briefings that are clear and compelling
Experience with high consequence electronics applications (e.g. space, weapons, medical, etc.)
Experience with RF/Microwave hardware design including schematic capture and layout, especially tools such as Altium and Siemens Xpedition
Experience with commercial RF/microwave circuit simulation and design tools such as HFSS, ADS, CST, Momentum, Microwave Office, etc
Experience or familiarity with test development and data processing software such as Python, MATLAB/Simulink, NI LabView, NI TestStand, etc
Familiarity with general test and measurement equipment and RF test equipment (network analyzer, spectrum analyzer, etc.)
Design for manufacturing experience
Experience in production of electronic components
Experience with design techniques for radiation environments
Demonstrated ability to work well in a team environment and collaborate with internal organizations and external production facilities and suppliers
Good communication and documentation skills
Preferred current Q 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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