Posting DurationThis posting will be open for application submissions for a minimum of seven (7) calendar days, including the ‘posting date’. Sandia reserves the right to extend the posting date at any time.What Your Job Will Be LikePassionate about your work and dream of utilizing state-of-the-art concepts to explore solutions? Join a dynamic team that solves significant issues for our nation’s security!We are seeking a staff member to lead and support developing novel solutions for robotic, unmanned, mechatronic, and wearables systems for national security applications. The selected candidate will work as part of multidisciplinary science/engineering teams doing cutting edge research and technology development to support our nation’s security needs. This position requires a broad spectrum of skills in robotic autonomy, unmanned systems, mechatronics, and human wearables R&D.On any given day, the selected applicant may be asked to:Lead development of novel robotic systemsDemonstrate novel algorithms for autonomous behaviors for the control of various mechatronic systemsSupport development of wearable robotic devices, exoskeletons, and prostheticsIntegrate hardware and software system solutionsWork will be conducted in a team environment devoted to developing and fielding novel robots and autonomous control systems. Work will include executing technical tasks with excellence and may include participating in the development of competitive funding proposals, and publishing results in peer reviewed journals. Qualifications We RequireBachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical / Mechanical / Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, Robotics, or similar, with a focus on algorithm development, perception, or control systemsExperience in one or more of the following:Developing and implementing heuristic, optimization based, or machine-learning based autonomous perception, object recognition or decision-making systemsDeveloping and implementing novel mechatronic systemsDeveloping models and state equations for dynamic systemsDeveloping novel control algorithms for dynamic systemsImplementing control algorithms on mechatronic hardwareDeveloping robotic, unmanned, or autonomous systemsDeveloping and testing of electric or electronic systemsSimulation, algorithm development and control system design experience in Matlab or similarAlgorithm implementation or programming experience (C, C++, Matlab, Python or similar languages)Can obtain a DOE Q clearanceQualifications We DesireExperience in leading the development of algorithms with relevance to automated or autonomous system behaviors, advanced perception, or control systemsExperience creating, developing, or leading novel, miniature to meso-scale mechatronic system R&DExperience developing and/or testing wearable robotic devices, exoskeletons, and prostheticsResearch experience with musculoskeletal biomechanics, including human subject testing in a motion analysis laboratory and/or data processing in OpenSIM or similar environmentsFamiliarity with optimization methodsExperience with estimation systemsExperience with navigation, localization and mapping algorithmsExperience in the development of distributed, networked control systemsExperience with human-machine interactionAbility to work with a teamCommitment to applying safe work practices and proceduresCurrent DOE L or Q clearanceAbout Our TeamOur group specializes in autonomous operations of unmanned systems, advanced controls, miniature mechanical design and fabrication, advanced drive system development, and the human/machine interface. We advance security by providing next generation unmanned systems and autonomy solutions. We have established leadership in this field through capabilities such as active, autonomous perception, distributed control of heterogeneous systems, real-time control of dynamic systems, miniature mechatronic design and fabrication, and advanced human-machine interface R&D. With state-of-the-art facilities and the creation of a formal UAS Aviation Operations Unit (UAOU), which will coordinate all UAS work across Sandia, we are using subject matter experience in unmanned systems R&D to design and deploy systems to address critical national security challenges. The department conducts numerous active research, development and application projects for a variety of customers, both internal to Sandia and across the national security establishment, and collaborates heavily with partners across Sandia. The department is one of five in the High Consequence Automation and Robotics Group within the Weapon and Force Protection Center.About SandiaSandia National Laboratories is the nation’s premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation, with teams of specialists focused on cutting-edge work in a broad array of areas. Some of the main reasons we love our jobs:• Challenging work with amazing impact that contributes to security, peace, and freedom worldwide• Extraordinary co-workers• Some of the best tools, equipment, and research facilities in the world• Career advancement and enrichment opportunities• Flexible work arrangements for many positions include 9/80 (work 80 hours every two weeks, with every other Friday off) and 4/10 (work 4 ten-hour days each week) compressed workweeks, part-time work, and telecommuting (a mix of onsite work and working from home)• Generous vacations, strong medical and other benefits, competitive 401k, learning opportunities, relocation assistance and amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance*World-changing technologies. Life-changing careers. Learn more about Sandia at: http://www.sandia.gov*These benefits vary by job classification.Security ClearanceSandia 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.EEOAll 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.