Senior/Principal R&D Computer Science - Manufacturing Systems Application Developer (Full-Stack), On
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The Component, Science, Engineering, and Production (CSEP) Information Systems and Operational Technology Solutions department, org 7577, is seeking an experienced full-stack developer to join a collaborative team responsible for delivering Information Technology (IT), Industrial Internet of Things (IIOT), and Cyber Assurance solutions for Sandia's discrete manufacturing and lot-based production centers.
This position is well-suited for an enterprising developer who enjoys solving diverse, high-impact problems and advancing smart factory capabilities by implementing, integrating, upgrading, optimizing, and extending both custom and commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) software, especially within the Production Lifecycle Management (PLM) ecosystem (e.g. PDM, ERP, and MES).
On any given day, you may:
- Design, develop, deploy, and support full-stack applications using Java and/or .Net
- Partner with teams across the department and the CIO organization to deliver IIOT/OT and PLM software solutions
- Actively contribute to the implementation and sustainment of Solumina MES software, including development of interfaces, extensions, and customizations
- Develop and/or research methods to perform data/system integration and interfaces between the organization's Oracle ERP, MES, and Smart Manufacturing COTS and custom applications
- Participate in digital engineering/digital thread initiatives
- Perform operational support for computing and software needs across a variety of manufacturing equipment and environments.
- Explore and apply AI-enabled approaches to enhance both individual and department productivity and effectiveness.
- Install and maintain COTS software
- Support governance and stewardship of operational and machine data (including time-series sensor data, image, and video)
- Partner with cybersecurity professionals to deliver secure, compliant solutions using a graded, risk-based approach
- Build and maintain trusted relationships with manufacturing engineering customers and CIO partners, internal and external to Sandia
Due to the nature of the work, the selected applicant must be able to work onsite., The Component, Science, Engineering, and Production (CSEP) department, org. 7577, provides IT, OT, and cyber security assurance support and services to our engineering partners across Sandia's Neutron Generator and Advanced Manufacturing Enterprise, Explosives Technologies, and Power Sources technologies centers. The mission-focused work performed by the department is varied, challenging, interesting, strategic, and often visible to upper management. As an embedded capability, department 7577's team members have deep domain knowledge and experience with Sandia's manufacturing systems and processes. Team members also collaborate often with colleagues across Sandia's CIO and Cyber organizations to optimize solutions. The department's offerings include expertise in cyber assurance; Oracle ERP manufacturing software operational support and expertise; custom application development (C# .NET, Java); operational support, and Microsoft business intelligence and DataMart services (utilizing, 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.
Requirements
- A Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline and five (5) years of directly relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of directly relevant education and engineering or scientific experience that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform independent research and development.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q clearance, The ideal R&D S&E Computer Science candidate for Sandia National Laboratories will in addition possess the following:
- Graduate degree in Computer Science or a highly related field where an independent research project was a graduation requirement (e.g., independent project, thesis, or dissertation).
- Demonstrated software development skills and familiarity with modern software development practices and tools (e.g., Agile).
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams, and a passion to improve and expand technical skills.
Also, for this posting we are seeking individuals with the following experience:
- Five (5) or more years of recent, hands-on full-stack software development experience (custom and/or COTS) in medium-to-large organizations, including sustainment and user support
- Proficiency in software development, with an emphasis on Java and .NET
- Experience developing front-end applications using modern JavaScript frameworks (e.g., Angular, React, or Vue.js)
- Proficiency with one or more scripting language (e.g. Bash, JavaScript, PowerShell, or Python)
- Database design and development experience (e.g., Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL).
- Familiarity with Agile software development practices.
- Working knowledge of DevOps practices and tooling (e.g., Git, CI/CD pipeline development and management).
- Interest in developing deep expertise in manufacturing software and processes (PLM/MES/ERP).
- Experience supporting discrete and/or process manufacturing operations.
- Networking fundamentals and troubleshooting experience
- Experience with cloud/hosted infrastructure and identity technologies (e.g., AWS or Azure authentication/authorization), and modern deployment platforms (Kubernetes, containers).
- Experience administering or developing on Windows and Linux/Unix systems.
- Experience with IIoT integration protocols/technologies (e.g., OPC UA, MQTT).
- Experience working in or supporting Operational Technology (OT) environments.
- Familiarity with Sandia corporate IT organizations and processes.
- Familiarity with Sandia cyber security policies and practices.
- Familiarity with (or certification in) IT or quality frameworks such as ITIL or Lean Six Sigma.
- Active DOE Q clearance
Benefits & conditions
$117,500 - $235,700
*Salary range is estimated, and actual salary will be determined after consideration of the selected candidate's experience and qualifications, and application of any approved geographic salary differential.