Sandia's Space Mission Engineering Program Office (SMEPO) strives to enhance national security by creating the future of space. To this end we seek the toughest unmet, space-based mission challenges for our DoD and IC partners. Solving these problems requires acting as a trusted resource, leveraging innovative ideas, applying differentiating technologies, and harnessing the strength of Sandia's unique capabilities.
We are seeking an early career electrical engineer with experience in space systems electrical design to join our space flight efforts in the areas of optical remote sensing, space control, and rapid realization. The successful candidate will have demonstrated the ability to strengthen partnerships, work with DoD or IC sponsors, mature enabling technologies, and execute space flight payloads through full lifecycle.
On any given day, you may be called on to:
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Support or lead diverse, multidisciplinary internal teams to realize new flight payloads
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Engage with external sponsors and Sandia leadership
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Generate and deliver proposals, reports, or presentations
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Independently design or develop solutions to complex technical problems
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Build and test space flight systems or associated prototypes
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Identify gaps and opportunities to drive innovation
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Work in a secure environment, protecting information and results as required
Must be willing to support occasional travel. Due to the nature of the work, the selected applicant must be able to work onsite.
