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.

　　NNSA Requirements for MedPEDs:

　　If you have a Medical Portable Electronic Device (MedPED), such as a pacemaker, defibrillator, drug-releasing pump, hearing aids, or diagnostic equipment and other equipment for measuring, monitoring, and recording body functions such as heartbeat and brain waves, if employed by Sandia National Laboratories you may be required to comply with NNSA security requirements for MedPEDs.

　　If you have a MedPED and you are selected for an on-site interview at Sandia National Laboratories, there may be additional steps necessary to ensure compliance with NNSA security requirements prior to the interview date.

　　What Your Job Will Be Like:

　　We are seeking a dedicated leader for a diverse R&D team that develops best-in-class capabilities in emergent computing technologies including brain-inspired and neuromorphic approaches, novel devices and architectures, and energy efficient approaches to computing. Are you passionate about collaborating with leading authorities and developing future experts in this area? If so, you will want to consider this opportunity.

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

　　Team with staff and fellow managers within Center 1400 and throughout Sandia as well as university partners and sponsors to deliver on current commitmentsCraft the future for the laboratories by leading the team developing these technologiesHandle day-to-day management activities for the teamRecruit, hire, mentor and develop staff membersCollaborate as an integral member of a cohesive management team in developing strategic direction and executing that strategyWork with the team to maintain and grow an open research basis while connecting to the mission elements of the laboratory

　　Due to the nature of the work, the selected applicant must be able to work onsite.

　　Qualifications We Require:

　　Bachelor's and master's degree in computer science, mathematics, theoretical neuroscience, physics, computer engineering, electrical engineering, or a relevant field plus 4 or more years relevant experience, Or the equivalent combination of relevant education and experienceExperience in scientific or technical leadershipGood interpersonal skills as evidenced by engagement in scientific and/or technical communitiesAble to acquire and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance

　　Qualifications We Desire:

　　PhD in computer science, mathematics, theoretical neuroscience, physics, computer engineering, electrical engineering or a relevant field2 or more years of demonstrated leadership experience.Experience with theoretical or practical aspects of either neuromorphic hardware, neuromorphic algorithms, or machine learningKnowledge in the complimentary areas (e.g., high performance computing architectures, machine learning, quantum computing)Expertise, experience, and relationships in one or more of the relevant mission domains and/or customer/stakeholder communities of the department (Advanced Science Computing Research (ASCR), National Security Programs, Energy & Climate)Eagerness to learn about the department's work and promote it internally and externallyAbility to seek out, establish, and maintain cross-cutting relationships internally and externally (academia, other labs, industry, government)Ability to recruit, hire, retain, and mentor staff membersAbility to work as part of a diverse and cohesive team of managers to craft and fulfill the center's visionEvidence of leadership at the Laboratory or in a similar external environment and high potential for further leadership developmentAbility to develop an overarching strategic view of trends and future directions in relevant technology areasAbility to connect to Sandia's mission elements and transition research into useExperience leading or contributing to complex software projects with dual mission/open use

　　About Our Team:

　　The department of Cognitive & Emerging Computing (Org. 01421) pursues foundational research and development of:- emerging general-purpose energy-efficient and beyond-Moore computing paradigms;- cognitive, brain-inspired and neuromorphic computing, human-machine interface technologies;- advanced heterogenous architectures based on integrated commodity components, special purpose accelerators, neural architectures and algorithms. The department staff and manager also interface externally with sponsors, professional societies, and universities.

　　The department is part of the Extreme Scale Computing Group, which seeks to bring together multiple disciplines including neuroscience, quantum computing, software engineering and computer science to drive the future of computing for the national interest. This group is a part of Sandia's Center for Computing Research (CCR).

　　Our team is committed to nurturing environment compatible with a broad group of people and perspectives in accordance with the changing makeup of the workforce. In support of this vision, we actively recruit 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 worldwideExtraordinary co-workersSome of the best tools, equipment, and research facilities in the worldCareer advancement and enrichment opportunitiesFlexible 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.govThese benefits vary by job classification.

　　Security Clearance:

　　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.

　　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.

　　Job ID: 692399