About Sandia: Sandia National Laboratories is the nation's premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation. We are a world-class team of scientists, engineers, technologists, post docs, and visiting researchers all focused on cutting-edge technology, ranging from homeland defense, global security, biotechnology, and environmental preservation to energy and combustion research, computer security, and nuclear defense. To learn more, visit http://www.sandia.gov. Department Description: The Monitoring Systems and Technology Center (MSTC) is involved with science-based engineering and product realization for the monitoring of activities associated with weapons development and arms control. MSTC's experience supports treaty verification, non-proliferation, counter-proliferation, and cooperative monitoring. The Remote Sensing and Verification Program (RSVP) is a critical program within MSTC that has a rich history originating in the 1950s with developmental studies that later became the Vela Satellite Program. Today the program includes full-system monitoring solutions for numerous government agencies with projects in seismic, optical, infrared, and radio frequency phenomenologies. The unique work of the program requires the cross-disciplinary teaming from a pool of the nation¿s top scientists, engineers, and business professionals. Department 5783, Optics and Sensors Engineering, conceives, designs, and builds new integrated sensor systems to solve national problems with remotely sensed data. To execute the sensor development lifecycle, the department utilizes core competencies in optics and sensor sciences, sensor system engineering, advanced modeling and simulation, and data exploitation. How to Apply: Click on the "Apply" button at the top or bottom of this screen, follow the instructions to upload a resume, and complete the submission process to indicate your interest in this position. Job Description: R&D; S&E;, Optical Engineeri MM Job Summary: Department 5783 has an opening for an entry-level optical engineer. The successful candidate will work with staff members in the department and partner organizations to perform full lifecycle development (concept development, detailed design, fabrication and alignment, and system demonstration) for state-of-the-art optical technologies and remote sensing instruments. The position incorporates advanced optical design, optical modeling and analysis techniques, identification and characterization of candidate optical technologies, associated materials and optical coatings, development of optical system specifications and performance error budgets, development of optical metrology solutions, working with industry partners for optical fabrication and coating, and the development and execution of alignment and test operations. Applies integrated technical judgment--which requires using the scientific method to recognize and formulate problems, to collect data through observation and experimentation, and to formulate and test hypotheses--to anticipate, innovate, and deliver solutions to Sandia National Laboratories missions. Roots the work in the fundamentals of science and engineering while applying a deep understanding of engineering and scientific principles. Creates and applies scientific theories and laws and engineering methods used within scientific and engineering disciplines to develop or demonstrate new designs, concepts, materials, machines, products, processes, or systems. Uses physical and computational simulation, analysis, and evaluation as inherent activities of development. Plans, conducts, and executes Sandia's science and engineering programs within the spectrum of fundamental research, development, or demonstration. Designs, analyzes, and tests optical and electro-optical systems and components, including lasers, fiber optics, and telecommunications systems. Conducts research or development into physical or geometric optics, lasers, laser characteristics, laser maintenance, and broadband optical sources. Applies research on optical systems to achieve desired optical manipulations. Performs research, design, modeling, analysis, and development in such areas as mechanical, optomechanical, electromechanical, structural, or thermal components and systems. Applies research to the planning, design, development, documentation of results, and testing of mechanical, optomechanical, and electromechanical systems, assemblies, components, instruments, or controls including servo mechanisms and systems, sensors and imaging detectors, lasers, and fiber optic products. Performs research, design, modeling, analysis, and development in mechanical, optical/photonic, electromechanical, structural, or thermal areas for production, transmission, measurement, and use of energy. Primary Job Duties: Plans, conceives, conducts, or manages research and development for Sandia's customers and sponsors. Directs systematic study toward a fuller knowledge or understanding of the fundamental aspects of phenomena and of observable facts, and discovers new approaches to achieve goals. Creates new understandings and capabilities by using the scientific method's hypothesis, test, and evaluation techniques; critical review; or similar engineering research and development methods. Initiates, designs, develops, executes, and evaluates new processes, products, or systems through basic and applied research. Uses engineering principles to research, design, or develop structures, instruments, machines, experiments, processes, systems, theories, or technologies; to construct or operate the same with full cognizance of their design; or to forecast their behavior under specific operating conditions. Undertakes development and possible technology transfer of solutions, products, principles or technology. Undertakes creative work, making systematic use of investigation or experimentation, to discover or revise knowledge of reality, and uses this knowledge to devise new applications. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: Advanced technical degree or significant equivalent experience. Technical knowledge and competencies appropriate to the position. Thorough knowledge of and applied experience with scientific and engineering methods and with the discipline's standards for the ethical conduct of research. Thorough knowledge of and experience with designing, planning, and executing research, design, and development projects. Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with implementing policies affecting research, design, and development activities, projects, or initiatives. Demonstrated ability to team across disciplines. Required: -- PhD in optics, optical sciences, or electrical engineering with an optics concentration. -- Demonstrated experience using the following optical design and analysis software codes: Zemax and/or CODE V. -- Demonstrated experience with optical interferometry and supporting software tools such as MetroPro or 4Sight. -- Knowledge of optical fabrication technologies, practices, and limitations. -- Knowledge of traditional and specialty optical coatings. -- Ability to obtain and maintain a required US DOE security clearance. Desired: -- Experience with full development lifecycle (concept design, detailed design, fabrication and realization, and system alignment and test). -- Experience with FRED optical engineering software. -- Experience with MathWorks numerical computation and modeling tools. -- Active L or Q clearance. -- Ability to obtain an SCI clearance -- Ability to work on challenging engineering problems in a fast-paced team environment that requires extensive cross-organizational, multi-disciplinary teaming. -- Excellent oral and written communication skills, including development and delivery of presentations and scientific and engineering documentation. Security Clearance: Position requires a Department of Energy (DOE)-granted Q-level security clearance. Sandia is required by DOE directive to conduct a pre-employment background review that includes personal reference checks, law enforcement record and credit checks, and employment and education verifications. Applicants for employment must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship. 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 the DOE, rendering the inability to perform the duties assigned and resulting in termination of employment. Benefits: At Sandia you will receive many benefits as a valued employee of a premier national multi-program engineering and science research laboratory. In our Total Rewards package you will enjoy competitive pay, great benefits, a stimulating, positive environment and learning opportunities that will help build your career. More information may be found on our Careers website. EEO Statement: Sandia National Laboratories is an Equal Opportunity Employer of qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.
*CITY:* Albuquerque
*STATE:* NM
*FULL PART TIME:* F
*COUNTRY:* USA
*HRS SOURCE ID:* 1030
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*REG TEMP:* R
*JOB FAMILY:* RD