Sandia National Laboratories · 8 hours ago
Senior/Principal R&D Computational Scientist - Hybrid
Albuquerque, NM
Full-time
Hybrid
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 Computational Scientist to develop scientific software for simulating physical systems. The role involves developing mathematical models, implementing algorithms, and leveraging AI/ML to accelerate scientific innovation while collaborating with a team of researchers.
GovernmentInformation TechnologyNational Security
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Develop mathematical models and the numerical methods suitable for accurate simulations
Lead implementation of algorithms for high performance computing environments
Design and test scientific software
Leverage AI/ML to accelerate scientific innovation
Work independently, collaborate with the team, and partner with customers
Contribute to scientific publications and presentations
Develop research proposals to tackle challenges that you identify
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
Preferred
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
PhD in computer science, engineering, physical sciences, or mathematics, with a focus on computational science
Experience with numerical methods for solving models that simulate scientific or engineered systems, including those with coupled fluid mechanics, transport, and chemical reactions, such as the atmosphere
Experience with scientific software development, including for codes targeting exascale computing resources
Demonstrated ability to form strong collaborations across disciplines and organizations, including research software development teams
Experience in working on Earth system modeling applications, including aerosol and chemical reaction processes
Ability to find creative solutions to algorithms and software problems
Experience with software design such as Object-Oriented programming in C++
Experience with the Kokkos programming model
Experience in using or developing Machine Learning for advancing predictability of science and engineering simulations
Ability to contribute to or lead the preparation of archived publications
Evidence of being on a path to develop an independent research career through proposals, publications, and supervising other researchers
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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