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R&D Systems Engineer - Space Ground Systems Programs

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Sandia National Laboratories

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United States , Albuquerque

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Salary:

117500.00 - 235700.00 USD / Year

Job Description:

We are seeking an R&D Systems Engineer for the USNDS Ground Systems funded through the US Space Force. The existing ground systems include mission algorithm support and data analysis, interfaces to satellite communication channels, complex system architectures that support the USNDS missions as well as support functions for the broader space community. Join us to develop creative solutions to unique national security challenges! The selected candidate will have external programmatic interaction with the Space Systems Command (SSC) sponsor as well as with other government partner organizations that partner on the USNDS Ground efforts.

Job Responsibility:

  • Work with technical leads to track progress, resolve technical issues and support system/subsystem technical reviews
  • Work with the Lead Systems Engineer to define and clarify project requirements, develop project support plan, and acceptance criteria for system and subsystems
  • Perform requirements definition, verification and validation, map and allocate, downlink, definition, ICD review and management
  • Defining acceptance criteria for subsystems and perform technical reviews on project documents
  • Coordinate integration and test activities and provide technical information to internal organizations and the project office

Requirements:

  • 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
  • Active DOE Q clearance or equivalent

Nice to have:

  • Graduate degree in Engineering or a highly related field where an independent research project was a graduation requirement
  • Experience working with Nuclear Security Enterprise (NSE) laboratories and plants including Pantex, Kansas City National Security Campus (KCNSC), Lawrence Livermore Laboratory (LLNL) and Kansas City National Security Campus/New Mexico Operations (KCNSC/NMO)
  • Experience working on engineering design, qualification, production, or related modeling/simulation projects
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams
  • Experience with some aspect of this nation's survivable nuclear command and control architecture
  • Proven ability to build effective partnerships across customer and organizational boundaries
  • Knowledge of large-scale software engineering processes and software design/development experience
  • Experience developing and documenting performance requirements for large projects
  • Experience with formal test processes
  • RF and digital baseband theory as applicable to antenna and digital receiver systems
  • Familiarity with space to ground RF link budgets
  • Proven leadership and strong dedication to positive teaming dynamic
What we offer:
  • 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 vacation, strong medical and other benefits, competitive 401k, learning opportunities, relocation assistance and amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
March 14, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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