Sandia National Laboratories Fellow (multi-disciplinary R&D), Onsite
Koitecc Solutions, Albuquerque, NM, United States
What Your Job Will Be Like
Sandia provides systems, science, and technology solutions to meet national security objectives in areas including cybersecurity, science and technology products, and integrated military systems. We seek leaders in their respective fields, equipping them with outstanding research tools and facilities, and provide opportunities to collaborate with technical experts from many different scientific disciplines. We are currently seeking multiple highly motivated Research and Development (R&D) Fellows to advance the frontiers of science. These individuals will hold pre‑eminence in peer communities external to Sandia, enhancing Sandia's visibility and prestige in the external science, engineering, and/or mission communities. In this role, you will have the unique opportunity to help shape future directions of internal research, programmatic, and/or customer funded activities.
Nuclear Deterrence & Technology Integration
Focus on advancing strategies and technologies that underpin national security through effective nuclear deterrence. This multidisciplinary area includes principles of high consequence system design, systems engineering, safety, security, reliability, use control, and the integration of emerging technologies into new and existing systems. Fellows collaborate across the Nuclear Security Enterprise and the Department of War to inform future system development and architectures, advance research in key technologies, develop innovative approaches to deterrence, and guide the implementation of advanced capabilities. Fellows shape the direction of future system capabilities, aligning technological advancements with strategic objectives, and ultimately ensuring a safe, secure, reliable and effective nuclear deterrent.
Electrical Subsystems & Directed Energy
Engage in pioneering research and development focused on the design, integration, and optimization of electrical subsystems and survivability against directed energy technologies. Collaborate with diverse teams across Sandia National Laboratories and external partners to advance solutions that leverage electronic warfare strategies and address directed energy capabilities. Work with potential sponsors to grow programs that sustain and enhance the impact of higher TRL developments. Mentor junior researchers and contribute to academic publications, cultivating the next generation of leaders in electrical engineering and directed energy.
Quantum
Advance our quantum computing technology stack, focusing on research and product development, and collaborate with a team of deep quantum experts to shape the long‑term R&D strategy aligned with national‑security missions. Lead research on quantum error mitigation, design theoretical frameworks for major experiments, perform advanced numerical simulations and noise modeling, and collaborate with experimental teams to translate theoretical insights into practical hardware. Define product goals and establish a long‑term vision for quantum hardware products.
Artificial Intelligence
Lead cutting‑edge research and enhance external partnering and focus. Push the boundaries in AI understanding and security, collaborating with private sector partners and interdisciplinary research teams with emphasis on the NNSA mission and DOE Genesis efforts. Advance and integrate AI into the engineering practices of the laboratory across all missions by developing novel algorithms, system architectures, and security frameworks.
Key Responsibilities
Provide technical or mission vision to advance the state of the art
Anticipate and address issues that significantly impact Sandia and the nation
Lead critical Sandia and/or government agency initiatives
Provide leadership for technical societies, national‑level boards or studies, and forward‑looking customer committees
Proactively mentor staff and management
Engage with lab leadership teams in guiding Sandia strategies, optimizing the work environment for the future, identifying new key areas, and molding effective programmatic engagement
Serve as a lab resource to influence significant impact on national policy and major shifts in strategic direction
Candidates applying to this opportunity may be interviewed by multiple organizations, with final placement decided after interviews. Candidates may also be asked for additional information such as letters of reference and other documentation providing evidence of how they meet the Sandia Fellow qualifications throughout the hiring process. Due to the nature of the work, the selected applicant must be able to work onsite.
Required Qualifications
PhD in a relevant STEM field plus 11 years’ experience; or a Master’s degree in a relevant STEM field plus 15 years’ experience; or a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant STEM field plus 19 years’ experience; or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience
Leadership experience directly relevant to your area of subject‑matter expertise
Extraordinary technical or discipline‑specific impact/output with appropriate high impact dissemination
Experience designing, planning, and implementing projects
Experience implementing policies affecting enterprise‑level projects, strategies, or initiatives
Excellent communication skills as evidenced by a history of publications and/or presentations
Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q‑level security clearance
Preferred Qualifications
Recognition by relevant peer communities external to Sandia
Extensive networks, both internally and externally
Strong interpersonal skills
History of work and accomplishments in a field or technical area relevant to the DOE complex and/or nation
Demonstrated ability to team across subject areas and engage with the highest levels of an organization
Proven track record in providing mentorship
Ability to interact effectively with all levels of internal and external customers, including the ability to build and manage effective working relationships
Integrative problem‑solving skills and a proven track record tackling challenging, multi‑faced problems with due consideration for business and strategic consequences
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and changing priorities, mediate conflict, and apply leadership concepts and techniques
Engages in an active leadership role in modeling and growing values in diversity, equality, and inclusion
Ability to obtain SCI clearance, which may require a polygraph
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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Sandia provides systems, science, and technology solutions to meet national security objectives in areas including cybersecurity, science and technology products, and integrated military systems. We seek leaders in their respective fields, equipping them with outstanding research tools and facilities, and provide opportunities to collaborate with technical experts from many different scientific disciplines. We are currently seeking multiple highly motivated Research and Development (R&D) Fellows to advance the frontiers of science. These individuals will hold pre‑eminence in peer communities external to Sandia, enhancing Sandia's visibility and prestige in the external science, engineering, and/or mission communities. In this role, you will have the unique opportunity to help shape future directions of internal research, programmatic, and/or customer funded activities.
Nuclear Deterrence & Technology Integration
Focus on advancing strategies and technologies that underpin national security through effective nuclear deterrence. This multidisciplinary area includes principles of high consequence system design, systems engineering, safety, security, reliability, use control, and the integration of emerging technologies into new and existing systems. Fellows collaborate across the Nuclear Security Enterprise and the Department of War to inform future system development and architectures, advance research in key technologies, develop innovative approaches to deterrence, and guide the implementation of advanced capabilities. Fellows shape the direction of future system capabilities, aligning technological advancements with strategic objectives, and ultimately ensuring a safe, secure, reliable and effective nuclear deterrent.
Electrical Subsystems & Directed Energy
Engage in pioneering research and development focused on the design, integration, and optimization of electrical subsystems and survivability against directed energy technologies. Collaborate with diverse teams across Sandia National Laboratories and external partners to advance solutions that leverage electronic warfare strategies and address directed energy capabilities. Work with potential sponsors to grow programs that sustain and enhance the impact of higher TRL developments. Mentor junior researchers and contribute to academic publications, cultivating the next generation of leaders in electrical engineering and directed energy.
Quantum
Advance our quantum computing technology stack, focusing on research and product development, and collaborate with a team of deep quantum experts to shape the long‑term R&D strategy aligned with national‑security missions. Lead research on quantum error mitigation, design theoretical frameworks for major experiments, perform advanced numerical simulations and noise modeling, and collaborate with experimental teams to translate theoretical insights into practical hardware. Define product goals and establish a long‑term vision for quantum hardware products.
Artificial Intelligence
Lead cutting‑edge research and enhance external partnering and focus. Push the boundaries in AI understanding and security, collaborating with private sector partners and interdisciplinary research teams with emphasis on the NNSA mission and DOE Genesis efforts. Advance and integrate AI into the engineering practices of the laboratory across all missions by developing novel algorithms, system architectures, and security frameworks.
Key Responsibilities
Provide technical or mission vision to advance the state of the art
Anticipate and address issues that significantly impact Sandia and the nation
Lead critical Sandia and/or government agency initiatives
Provide leadership for technical societies, national‑level boards or studies, and forward‑looking customer committees
Proactively mentor staff and management
Engage with lab leadership teams in guiding Sandia strategies, optimizing the work environment for the future, identifying new key areas, and molding effective programmatic engagement
Serve as a lab resource to influence significant impact on national policy and major shifts in strategic direction
Candidates applying to this opportunity may be interviewed by multiple organizations, with final placement decided after interviews. Candidates may also be asked for additional information such as letters of reference and other documentation providing evidence of how they meet the Sandia Fellow qualifications throughout the hiring process. Due to the nature of the work, the selected applicant must be able to work onsite.
Required Qualifications
PhD in a relevant STEM field plus 11 years’ experience; or a Master’s degree in a relevant STEM field plus 15 years’ experience; or a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant STEM field plus 19 years’ experience; or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience
Leadership experience directly relevant to your area of subject‑matter expertise
Extraordinary technical or discipline‑specific impact/output with appropriate high impact dissemination
Experience designing, planning, and implementing projects
Experience implementing policies affecting enterprise‑level projects, strategies, or initiatives
Excellent communication skills as evidenced by a history of publications and/or presentations
Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q‑level security clearance
Preferred Qualifications
Recognition by relevant peer communities external to Sandia
Extensive networks, both internally and externally
Strong interpersonal skills
History of work and accomplishments in a field or technical area relevant to the DOE complex and/or nation
Demonstrated ability to team across subject areas and engage with the highest levels of an organization
Proven track record in providing mentorship
Ability to interact effectively with all levels of internal and external customers, including the ability to build and manage effective working relationships
Integrative problem‑solving skills and a proven track record tackling challenging, multi‑faced problems with due consideration for business and strategic consequences
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and changing priorities, mediate conflict, and apply leadership concepts and techniques
Engages in an active leadership role in modeling and growing values in diversity, equality, and inclusion
Ability to obtain SCI clearance, which may require a polygraph
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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