Senior​/Principal Engineer, CMOS Sensors, Ultrafast Imaging Instrumentation- Onsite

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We are seeking a research engineer or scientist to lead the development, testing, and application of high‑speed digital x‑ray framing cameras utilizing Sandia's family of UXI hybrid‑CMOS sensors. UXI sensors are designed and fabricated in partnership with Sandia's microelectronics organization and Sandia's in‑house CMOS foundry. UXI sensors are the highest speed digital x‑ray framing cameras available for High‑Energy‑Density Plasma (HEDP) and Inertial Confinement Fusion (ICF) research.

The position will be responsible for defining and conducting research and development to:
1) extend camera reliability and robustness to our harsh EMI, radiation, and thermal environments;
2) adapt camera systems for use in new time‑resolving x‑ray diagnostics on the Z Machine;
3) improve user interface and reduce effort required to field multiple cameras on Z experiments; and
4) measure the performance and imaging characteristics of camera systems. The position will involve close collaboration across several organizations at Sandia, private startup companies, and partner laboratories within the Department of Energy and National Nuclear Security Administration. The research requires a combination of hands‑on work in our specialized support, fabrication and characterization labs along with electronics design and simulation using modern computer tools.

This position offers a unique opportunity to blend traditional engineering practices with innovation problem solving, allowing you to make a significant impact on our projects, rapidly bring your designs to life, and contribute to cutting‑edge advancements in the field.

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

• Utilize a range of advanced software tools to design and simulate electronic systems
• Test, and troubleshoot custom camera boards and systems
• Collaborate with HEDP/ICF scientists and ASIC engineers on application and improvements of camera systems and hybrid‑CMOS sensors
• Present at national and international conferences and document your research in peer reviewed journals.

Due to the nature of the work, this candidate must be able to work onsite.

$114,000 – $227,500

* 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.

• 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 Electrical Engineer candidate for Sandia National Laboratories will in addition possess the following:

• Graduate degree in Electrical Engineering or a highly related field where an independent research project was a graduation requirement (e.g., independent project, thesis, or dissertation).
• Ability…