R&D Manager - Space Advanced Systems Integration and Verification, Onsite
Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education, Albuquerque, NM, United States
Overview
Sandia National Laboratories’ Advanced System Integration and Verification Department (6333) delivers integration, test, system verification, and software for a large‑scale remote sensing satellite ground system. As the technical integrator, you will lead a collaborative team of Sandia, Government, and Industry partners to shift from standalone testing toward integrated solutions, ensuring complex software systems are developed and validated correctly. You will execute work using Agile methods and collaborate across organizations to deliver the next‑generation ground system that supports high‑consequence national security missions.
Responsibilities
Work with Advanced Systems Program Office (ASPO) management, customers, and staff to develop and implement a strategic test plan and schedule that supports the execution of planned and future work.
Address current program needs while developing and articulating a future vision for the organization’s capabilities in close partnership with laboratory partners.
Ensure customer needs are satisfied by managing and coordinating specific work, overall program and project plans, budgets, structures, schedules, and staffing requirements as needed.
Engage in research and technology communities to identify future opportunities, increase visibility of the department’s core capabilities, and recruit and develop the next generation of leaders in the field.
Manage employee recruitment, selection, training, performance assessment, work assignments, recognition, and career growth and satisfaction actions.
Ensure consistent alignment with laboratory standards and guidelines related to safety, security, and quality.
Salary Range
$163,700 – $278,000
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline and eight (8) years of directly relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and professional experience that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform independent research and development.
Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q and SCI security clearance.
Desired Qualifications
Two or more years of demonstrated leadership experience.
Graduate degree in science or engineering (MS or Ph.D.).
Outstanding interpersonal skills in developing trusting relationships with peers, staff, management, customers, and stakeholders.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills for developing and delivering presentations, proposals, reports, and documentation.
Demonstrated ability to manage ambiguity and develop strategic direction in a dynamic environment.
Experience and background in large‑scale, enterprise‑level distributed software systems.
Experience in the software ground station domain, particularly for space‑based systems.
Experience in real‑time systems for remote sensing.
Familiarity with modern software development practices and tools, including implementing and adopting Agile techniques for software development.
Experience providing integrated engineering solutions in support of high‑consequence national security missions, including inception, elaboration, construction, and deployment of advanced information systems.
Experience or knowledge of the National Security Space Innovations mission area.
Proven experience interacting with and influencing a variety of partners, customers, industry partners, management, and staff.
Understanding of the organization’s work and ability to align expertise with potential beneficiaries, collaborators, and customers.
Established network and partnerships within Sandia.
Previous management experience.
Active DOE Q and SCI or equivalent.
About Our Team
Organization 06333 is responsible for system engineering and system integration and test of a large satellite ground system that supports high‑consequence national assets related to nonproliferation and national security missions. The system encompasses remote and in‑situ sensing, satellite communications and control, distributed computing and analysis, and real‑time data collection, management, exploitation, and dissemination.
Security Clearance
Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Q‑level security clearance and SCI access, both of which require U.S. citizenship. SCI access may also require a polygraph examination.
EEO
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class under state or federal law.
NNSA Requirements for MedPEDs
Individuals with a Medical Portable Electronic Device (MedPED) such as a pacemaker, defibrillator, drug‐releasing pump, hearing aids, or other monitoring equipment may be required to comply with NNSA security requirements for MedPEDs. If selected for an on‑site interview, additional steps may be necessary to ensure compliance.
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Sandia National Laboratories’ Advanced System Integration and Verification Department (6333) delivers integration, test, system verification, and software for a large‑scale remote sensing satellite ground system. As the technical integrator, you will lead a collaborative team of Sandia, Government, and Industry partners to shift from standalone testing toward integrated solutions, ensuring complex software systems are developed and validated correctly. You will execute work using Agile methods and collaborate across organizations to deliver the next‑generation ground system that supports high‑consequence national security missions.
Responsibilities
Work with Advanced Systems Program Office (ASPO) management, customers, and staff to develop and implement a strategic test plan and schedule that supports the execution of planned and future work.
Address current program needs while developing and articulating a future vision for the organization’s capabilities in close partnership with laboratory partners.
Ensure customer needs are satisfied by managing and coordinating specific work, overall program and project plans, budgets, structures, schedules, and staffing requirements as needed.
Engage in research and technology communities to identify future opportunities, increase visibility of the department’s core capabilities, and recruit and develop the next generation of leaders in the field.
Manage employee recruitment, selection, training, performance assessment, work assignments, recognition, and career growth and satisfaction actions.
Ensure consistent alignment with laboratory standards and guidelines related to safety, security, and quality.
Salary Range
$163,700 – $278,000
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline and eight (8) years of directly relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and professional experience that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform independent research and development.
Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q and SCI security clearance.
Desired Qualifications
Two or more years of demonstrated leadership experience.
Graduate degree in science or engineering (MS or Ph.D.).
Outstanding interpersonal skills in developing trusting relationships with peers, staff, management, customers, and stakeholders.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills for developing and delivering presentations, proposals, reports, and documentation.
Demonstrated ability to manage ambiguity and develop strategic direction in a dynamic environment.
Experience and background in large‑scale, enterprise‑level distributed software systems.
Experience in the software ground station domain, particularly for space‑based systems.
Experience in real‑time systems for remote sensing.
Familiarity with modern software development practices and tools, including implementing and adopting Agile techniques for software development.
Experience providing integrated engineering solutions in support of high‑consequence national security missions, including inception, elaboration, construction, and deployment of advanced information systems.
Experience or knowledge of the National Security Space Innovations mission area.
Proven experience interacting with and influencing a variety of partners, customers, industry partners, management, and staff.
Understanding of the organization’s work and ability to align expertise with potential beneficiaries, collaborators, and customers.
Established network and partnerships within Sandia.
Previous management experience.
Active DOE Q and SCI or equivalent.
About Our Team
Organization 06333 is responsible for system engineering and system integration and test of a large satellite ground system that supports high‑consequence national assets related to nonproliferation and national security missions. The system encompasses remote and in‑situ sensing, satellite communications and control, distributed computing and analysis, and real‑time data collection, management, exploitation, and dissemination.
Security Clearance
Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Q‑level security clearance and SCI access, both of which require U.S. citizenship. SCI access may also require a polygraph examination.
EEO
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class under state or federal law.
NNSA Requirements for MedPEDs
Individuals with a Medical Portable Electronic Device (MedPED) such as a pacemaker, defibrillator, drug‐releasing pump, hearing aids, or other monitoring equipment may be required to comply with NNSA security requirements for MedPEDs. If selected for an on‑site interview, additional steps may be necessary to ensure compliance.
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