Senior/Principal Inertial Sensors Department Electronics Engineer, 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 vacation, 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 a motivated R&D Electronics/Systems/Microelectronics Engineer to join the Inertial Sensors Department and support Sandia's production of advanced microelectromechanical sensor (MEMS) technologies. This is a great opportunity to play a key role in transitioning new environmental sensors from a development state to production rigor manufacturing. The main role for this position would be to establish a production ready environment for our post-fab processes including microelectronics packaging and MEMS sensor test activities in support of current programs with a vision in mind to support future technologies with applications in Nuclear Deterrence, non-proliferation, Energy, and Homeland Security.

On any given day, you may be called on to:

• Lead a team of technologists and staff for production activities for microelectronic system integration including collaborating with design, fabrication, packaging, and test teams.
• Coordinate production floor activities and work in progress (WIP) management for MEMS sensor assembly processes as well as device testing and screen activities.
• Evaluate and optimize factory throughput capacity including strategic tool and personnel resourcing activities.
• Assess and address gaps in production capabilities, processes, and procedures to enable high-rigor, high confidence production activities.

You may have an educational background in Systems Engineering or a relevant Engineering or Science degree.

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

Salary Range

$117,500 - $235,700

*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

• 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 acquire and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance.

Qualifications We Desire

The ideal R&D S&E Electronics Engineer candidate for Sandia National Laboratories will in addition possess the following:

• Graduate degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a highly related field where an independent research project was a graduation requirement (e.g., independent project, thesis, or dissertation).
• Demonstrated experience with analog and digital circuit design and analysis.
• Hands-on experience testing and de-bugging circuitry, with clear mastery of tools such as oscilloscopes, logic/network/spectrum analyzers, function/pulse generators, etc.
• Proven experience with design and analysis tools (e.g., Matlab and LabVIEW), analog simulation codes (e.g., LTSpice), and HDL simulation codes (e.g.,ModelSim).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams.

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

• Master's degree in STEM-related field (Mechanical, Electrical, or Systems Engineering) and at least four (4) years of relevant microelectronics manufacturing, assembly, and/or test experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience (BS + 8 years' experience or AS + 12 years' experience)
• Experience running product through manufacturing lines in a production-based environment with computer integrated manufacturing capabilities
• Academic or professional experience in microelectronic systems, preferably MEMS or ASICs
• Experience in a structured manufacturing environment, such as private industry or another SNL production environment (e.g. Neutron Generators, Thermal Batteries, ASICs, HBTs)
• Knowledge of MEMS and/or mechanism based environmental sensors
• Experience interfacing between a large multi-disciplinary team
• Academic or professional experience with system level production optimization
• Strong interpersonal skills and eagerness to collaborate
  

About Our Team

The Advanced uSystem & Sensor Tech Department, 5256, performs state-of-the-art design, fabrication, and testing of MEMS based sensor technologies for national security applications. The team partners closely with Sandia¿s Microelectronics Engineering Science Applications (MESA) center with internal facilities and competency in microelectronics design, fabrication, and testing. Our team is a fun, engaging group with a strong sense of comradery. We pride ourselves in our ability to respond to ¿tech pull¿ with demonstrated experience in R&D as well as product engineering successfully fielding technology for real world national security applications. Come join our team to for exciting opportunities to realize new technology in support of the national interest!

Posting Duration

This posting will be open for application submissions for a minimum of three (3) calendar days, including the 'posting date'. Sandia reserves the right to extend the posting date at any time.

Security Clearance

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 obtain and maintain a DOE Q-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.