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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:
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What Your Job Will Be Like
Are you looking for an opportunity to contribute to a highly motivated team focused on delivering qualified electronic components to a national security mission?.
The RF Microsystems department (5211) is seeking an experienced R&D Microwave and Sensor Engineer to design, fabrication, test, qualification and delivery of custom designed microwave components. The selected candidate will assume a key role within a team that interfaces across technology developers and application customers to improve system performance through new understanding and integration in a broad range of technologies that include solid-state electronic devices, high-speed interconnect and integration, and devices that exploit new nanoscale materials and physics.
On any given day, you may be called on to:
Model and build custom integrated circuits, electromagnetic filters, transmission lines, and/or antennas using dielectrics and/or lithographically defined metals.
Use circuit and electromagnetic modeling tools to design high sensitivity radio frequency components.
Characterize RF components and modules over extreme environmental stresses.
Team to design, prototype, analyze, and evaluate microsystems that achieve increased performances.
Communicate results and findings to co-workers and customers.
Identify, develop, and pursue new technology opportunities in areas that support Sandia mission activities.
Contribute to several areas ranging from fundamental semiconductor devices, through circuit and components, and up to sub-system architecture.
The selected applicant can work a combination of onsite and offsite work. The selected applicant must live within a reasonable distance for commuting to the assigned work location when necessary.
Salary Range
$109,300 – $217,400
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 in Electrical Engineering, Physics or a closely related STEM field plus seven (7) or more years’ relevant experience or;
Master’s in the above fields plus three (3) years’ experience
Experience with nano- or micro-scale, piezoelectric, ferroelectric, and/or semiconductor device technologies
Experience in radio frequency design including electromagnet modeling and analysis, frequency analysis, noise analysis, power matching analysis, radiation hardening by design and/or link budget analysis
Ability to acquire and maintain a DOE Q clearance
Qualifications We Desire
PhD in Electrical Engineering, Physics or a closely related STEM field
Interest in enabling next-generation advances in quantum information, ultra-low-power RF microsystems, electromagnetic interference mitigation, and high-speed heterogeneous integration.
Understanding of electronic die characterization, RF test equipment, working knowledge of solder assembly, PCB development and fabrication.
Adaptability and flexibility to address rapidly advancing technologies and evolving customer needs
Proficiency with software for data analysis and instrument control in C#, LabVIEW, MATLAB, or Python
Familiarity with microscale packaging and integration techniques as well as approaches for microsystem rapid prototyping and integration
Experience with/in:
Multi-physics modeling using commercially available simulation tools in mechanical, thermal, semiconductor, electromagnetic, and/or optical Integrated circuit design using Cadence, Mentor Graphics, Synopsis, ADS, HFSS, EMX
Design and characterization of analog, high-speed digital, RF, or microwave devices or circuits
Microelectronics realization including requirements definition, device behavior, circuit design, mask layout, fabrication, testing, and documentation
Laboratory test and measurement of analog and RF components using tools such as high-speed oscilloscopes, network analyzers, parameter analyzers, and probe stations
Ability to work both independently and on multi-disciplinary teams
Strong oral, written, and technical writing skills to provide sponsors and vendors convincing evidence of quality designs.
About Our Team
The RF Microsystems department performs research, design, modeling, characterization, and qualification of RF microelectronics. We have a focus on efficient, high performance RF component design, electromagnetic modeling, as well as novel wireless sensor development.
We have capabilities for developing between prototypes to fully qualified hardware. These components enable military communication systems, SAR imaging and doppler radar, and tagging tracking and locating hardware. Our team is looking for a driven, experienced RF engineer capable of fundamental electromagnetic modeling, transistor level circuit simulation, and distributed element microwave PCB design. We provide unique solutions to our customers in nuclear weapons, DoD, non-proliferation agencies, and subsystem departments (SAR, surety, & ISR).
Our research interests include advanced RF sensors, low power communication devices, quantum computing electromagnetics, advanced radar component design, and next generation resonators for clocks unique to national security applications. Join this team to make a difference for our nation and work toward your individual goals.
Posting Duration
This posting will be open for application submissions for a minimum of seven (7) 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.
