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# Cleared Senior/Principal Software Engineer - Remote Sensing Systems, Onsite

- **Company:** Sandia Corporation
- **Location:** Albuquerque, NM, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $102,400.0 - $199,700.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), C (Programming Language), Java (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Algorithm Design, Data Analysis, Software Applications, Systems Engineering, Bash Shell, C++ (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Static Program Analysis, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Databases, Computer Engineering, Continuous Integration, Data Fusion, Data Visualization, Software Debugging, Distributed Systems, Github, Gradle, Design of User Interfaces, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Apache Maven, Language Modeling, Multiprocessing, Object-Oriented Software Development, Pattern Recognition, Software Architecture, Service-Oriented Architecture, Software Engineering, Software Systems, UML, Visual Systems, Web Services, Parallel Computation, Gitlab, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Modeling and Simulation, Data Management, Docker, Jenkins
- **Published:** September 13, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/7B6716EAB81F497696BD858B864D3C11/job/

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, or a relevant STEM field
 * Five (5) years of experience with software engineering and computer science on high consequence information systems
 * Four (4) years of experience with object-oriented software development C++, Python
 * One (1) year of experience with algorithm development
 * An Active DOE Q Clearance or DOD equivalent

Qualifications We Desire:

 * Experience with the full software development process using Agile or Iterative methodologies
 * Experience using a subset of the following: system engineering, hardware and software architecture, distributed system design, data exploitation/mining/fusion algorithms, digital signal processing, image processing, optical systems, command and control systems, numerical analysis, modeling and simulation, relational/object/geographic database technologies, user interfaces, scientific data visualization, web service technologies, and multi-core/GPU/parallel computing
 * Proficiency in a subset of the following: requirements capture, software modeling using UML, systems-level software testing, high consequence anomaly resolution, documentation and training, information assurance, and deployment of delivered systems
 * Experience using CI/CD tools such as Maven, Gradle, Jenkins, GitLab, GitHub, or Docker.
 * Proven presentation and communication skills
 * Desire and ability to grow technical capabilities, programs, and staff
 * Evidence for and a desire to lead in any capacity (technical direction, project leader, program leader, mentor, educator, etc.)
 * Ability to obtain SCI clearance, which may require polygraph testing

## Description

We are seeking a highly motivated Software Systems Engineer to serve as a developer for a multidisciplinary team focused on delivering high-impact national security systems. The successful candidate will design, develop and implement systems in the areas of mission algorithm and software architectures. They will develop solutions to complex problems that require the frequent use of creativity, analysis, and out of the box thinking to solve some of our nation's most critical software needs. The successful candidate will initially focus on the development of the 7th generation United States Nuclear Detonation Detection System (USNDS).

On any given day, you may be called on to:

 * Develop and document solutions for high-consequence satellite ground systems using C++, Java, Python, Bash, C
 * Learn and support existing software and hardware systems
 * Work on an Agile team developing software systems addressing exciting remote sensing problems, including the capture, processing, exploitation, visualization, and distribution of real-time satellite sensor data
 * Collaborate with architects, developers, technical leads, customers, and end users to collect requirements, design solutions, and deliver extensible software applications
 * Analyze existing systems and develop new solutions that push the state of what is possible
 * Use debugging tools, static analysis tools, test harnesses, and other capabilities to address sophisticated software applications and libraries
 * Engage with diverse specialists in areas such as data fusion, analytics, cloud computing, machine learning, modeling and simulation, service architectures, data management and visualization, and pattern recognition

Because of the nature of this position, candidates must be able to work onsite at our main facility in Albuquerque, NM, The System and Software Engineering Solutions Department is a capability-based organization that architects, develops, integrates, tests, and deploys highly reliable mission critical systems using agile methodologies. We have expertise in R&D and Information Technology across many disciplines including large-scale software engineering, computer science, cyber security, and computer engineering. Our specific capabilities include classical software development, platform automation, software architectures, and cyber security. We leverage these capabilities to innovate high-rigor solutions while supporting existing critical customer needs. Our current responsibility includes support for nonproliferation and national security missions for the US Nuclear Detonation Detection System.

Posting Duration:

This posting will be open for application submissions for a minimum of three (3) calendar days, including the 'posting date'. Sandia reserves the right to extend the posting date at any time.

Security Clearance:

Position requires a Department of Energy (DOE) Q security clearance to start, or equivalent active security clearance with another U.S. government agency (e.g., DOD). Sandia is required by DOE directive 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 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.


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