Computational Scientist

Posting Duration

This 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.

Salary Range

$99,700 - $196,100
*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.

What Your Job Will Be Like

Passionate about performing innovative research in scientific computing? Are you into developing new algorithms and approaches to address challenges posed by complex applications? Our team is seeking a computational scientist with a broad background to contribute to research projects involving high-performance, robust, parallel, mathematical algorithms. This includes the use and development of large object-oriented parallel software (both libraries and applications).

In this role, Sandia Job Title: R&D Computer Science, you will work collaboratively on a multidisciplinary research team conducting algorithmic research and development. On any given day, you may be called on to:

• Conduct innovative research and development in computational science
• Work towards publishing new developments in high-profile peer-reviewed scientific journals or refereed conference proceedings
• Contribute to development of open-source software for high performance computing environments
• Interact with a diverse set of colleagues from both your own field, applications specialists, and others
• Travel as needed to support projects

Qualifications We Require

• PhD in mathematics, computer science, or related engineering or science field
• Experience in continuum mechanics modeling in the context of fluid flows, solid mechanics, or related fields
• Experience in numerical algorithms for the solution of partial differential equations for physics & engineering problems via finite element methods in high performance computing environments
• Experience with linear and nonlinear solvers, multigrid methods, and sparse linear algebra kernels
• Experience in code development, including software design using object-oriented programming, high-performance computing, and distributed or parallel computing including demonstrated knowledge and experience with C++ with a focus on performance portability and performance at scale
• Demonstrated leadership of software development teams (i.e., lead or co-lead role)
• A record of relevant research publications and presentations
• Proven research community service through activities such as conference minisymposia organization and journal referee roles

Qualifications We Desire

• Proficiency with Kokkos Kernels (https://github.com/kokkos/kokkos-kernels)
• Proficiency with the MueLu algebraic multigrid package (https://trilinos.github.io/muelu.html)
• Strong written and interpersonal skills
• A dedication to encouraging an inclusive culture, as demonstrated in your application materials
• Proven track record teaming in an interdisciplinary R&D environment

About Our Team

The Computational Mathematics Department (01442) conducts research in computational and applied mathematics motivated by science and engineering applications of interest to Sandia National Laboratories and the U.S. Department of Energy. Members of the department interact and collaborate with a broad range of Sandia and DOE staff and also maintain a research presence in the external professional community by collaborating with universities and industry, publishing peer-reviewed literature, participating in professional societies, and refereeing and editing for journals.
Our team is committed to nurturing an environment compatible with a broad group of people and perspectives in accordance with the changing makeup of the workforce. In support of this vision, our center actively recruits applicants from diverse groups of backgrounds and fosters an inclusive community.
Join us and work towards your goals while making a difference!

About Sandia

Sandia 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 Clearance

This position does not currently require a Department of Energy (DOE) security clearance.
Sandia will conduct a pre-employment drug test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, law enforcement records, and employment/education verifications. Furthermore, employees in New Mexico need to pass a U.S. Air Force background screen for access to Kirtland Air Force Base. Substance abuse or illegal drug use, falsification of information, criminal activity, serious misconduct or other indicators of untrustworthiness can cause access to be denied or terminated, resulting in the inability to perform the duties assigned and subsequent termination of employment.
If hired without a clearance and it subsequently becomes necessary to obtain and maintain one for the position, or you bid on positions that require a clearance, a pre-processing background review may be conducted prior to a required federal background investigation. Applicants for a DOE security clearance need to be U.S. citizens. 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.
Members of the workforce (MOWs) hired at Sandia who require uncleared access for greater than 179 days during their employment, are required to go through the Uncleared Personal Identity Verification (UPIV) process. Access includes physical and/or cyber (logical) access, as well as remote access to any NNSA information technology (IT) systems. UPIV requirements are not applicable to individuals who require a DOE personnel security clearance for the performance of their SNL employment or to foreign nationals. The UPIV process will include the completion of a USAccess Enrollment, SF-85 (Questionnaire for Non-Sensitive Positions) and OF-306 (Declaration of for Federal Employment). An unfavorable UPIV determination will result in immediate retrieval of the SNL issued badge, removal of cyber (logical) access and/or removal from SNL subcontract. All MOWs may appeal the unfavorable UPIV determination to DOE/NNSA immediately. If the appeal is unsuccessful, the MOW may try to go through the UPIV process one year after the decision date.

EEO

All 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.