Engineering Systems Integration/Implementation Professional - Unmanned Aircraft Engineering & Operations (Early Career)

Company: Sandia National Laboratories
Location: Albuquerque
Posted on: May 3, 2021

Job Description:

: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.:We are seeking an unmanned aircraft Systems Engineering/Integration/Implementation focused professional with experience or interest in the design, fabrication, maintenance and flying of fixed wing and multi-rotor unmanned systems (drones). You will assist with wide-ranging, challenging technical problems in physical security and counter-autonomy R&D and T&E. These problems involve structuring and executing activities that include preparation and use of unmanned aircraft and other systems, to help us make informed decisions for our sponsors on items impacting national security.On any given day, you may be called on to:+ Work with cross-functional teams in designing, sourcing, building, testing, and maintaining unmanned systems, especially fixed wing, VTOL, and multi-rotor aircraft.+ Assist in preparing hardware and software systems and in structuring and executing UAS flights associated with threats to national security, for a wide range of customers, in both field and laboratory settings.+ Serve as a visual observer, base station operator, or pilot-in-command for flight operations.+ Manage portions of our aircraft fleet, ensuring compliance with all environmental, safety, security, and regulatory requirements, and ensuring up-to-date fleet information.+ Lead and maintain critical project documentation including NEPA, Work Planning and Controls, Flight plans, Aviation Safety Plans, etc. in partnership with technical staff.+ Assist efforts to automate the collection and processing of test data, including hardware and software, and capturing information logs from flight controllers and onboard data loggers.+ Collaborate in a learning environment.+ Develop new skills and capabilities to contribute to the diverse and growing needs of our projects.Required:+ Bachelors in a STEM field or;- equivalent combination of education and experience (AS + 4 years)+ Ability to obtain a DOE Q clearanceDesired:+ FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate or inclination to obtain+ Detail and safety-focused approach, including experience with safety planning and documentation around higher risk activities+ Demonstrated skills in fixed wing aircraft construction and flight operations (e.g., significant hobbyist in the technical area)+ Working knowledge and understanding of Aeronautical or Aerodynamic principles+ Experience in design, engineering, fabrication, maintenance, repair, and testing of unmanned systems such as, multi-rotor, VTOL, rockets, gliders, or similarly complicated systems+ Experience working with various flight controllers, firmware, and tuning of settings+ Background with aircraft build techniques such as airfoil lamination, composite material layup, vacuum forming, 3D printing, laser cutting, hot-wire foam cutting, wood gluing, etc.+ Experience creating design definition documentation including CAD drawings, bill of materials, assembly instructions, etc.+ Ability to work effectively in a diverse team settingDepartment Description:Our mission is to counter autonomous threats and improve the performance of physical security systems that protect high value national assets. We conduct research, development, testing, and evaluation of components and capabilities to advance the science and performance of physical security systems. Our work addresses current operational challenges as well as emerging and future threats. We bring to bear innovations from industry and laboratory directed R&D investments, a systems engineering approach, and the combined power of the national Lab to address real-world problems. We are the Counter-UAS technology test agent for DOE, NNSA, and DHS.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 worldwideExtraordinary co-workersSome of the best tools, equipment, and research facilities in the worldCareer advancement and enrichment opportunitiesFlexible 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 vacations, 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: *These benefits vary by job classification.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 Statement: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.

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