Cleared Senior/Principal R&D Mechanical Engineer - Isolator Product Engineer, Onsite

Sandia National Laboratories; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 118,000 - 236,000; Full time

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Sandia National Laboratories is seeking a Cleared Senior/Principal R&D Mechanical Engineer to join the Isolator Product Engineer group onsite. The role focuses on the full lifecycle of Isolators within a demanding manufacturing environment, with opportunities to lead improvements, manage cross-functional collaboration, and deliver high-quality components for national security applications.

The ideal candidate has a relevant engineering degree, a DOE Q clearance, and experience with design for

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline and five years of directly relevant experience.
• Active DOE Q security clearance.
• Graduate degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field (preferred).
• Experience with Oracle, ARAS, Prime, and EIMS tools at Sandia Labs.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to work in multidisciplinary teams.
• Willingness to pursue Root Cause Analyst certification for broader problem-solving leadership.
• Knowledge of Lean/Six Sigma and design for manufacturability (DMF).
• Excellent project planning and execution capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Join the FENG and Isolator Test and Final Assembly Team to support full manufacturing lifecycle.
• Apply technical expertise in a dynamic manufacturing environment with strict design and quality standards.
• Lead continuous improvement efforts across value stream to improve production and responsiveness.
• Collaborate across organizational boundaries and demonstrate critical thinking to resolve complex problems.
• Work onsite due to the nature of the work.

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline

Tools

Oracle

ARAS

Prime

EIMS

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Cleared Senior/Principal R&D Mechanical Engineer - Isolator Product Engineer, Onsite

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 vacation, 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.

What Your Job Will Be Like:

We are seeking a highly motivated R&D S&E Product Engineer with a mechanical engineering background to join the FENG and Isolator Test and Final Assembly Team. This position supports the full manufacturing life cycle of Isolators specifically and offers the opportunity to apply technical expertise in a dynamic manufacturing environment with rigorous design requirements, exacting quality standards, and advanced manufacturing processes.

The selected candidate will have opportunities for diverse process-area assignments across the Value Stream, developing broad product and process knowledge while leading continuous improvement efforts that support stable production and improved responsiveness to National Security customer needs.

The FENG and Isolator Test and Final Assembly Value Stream performs specialized activities critical to the delivery and product assurance of Neutron Generator and Isolator products. Through a continuous improvement approach and a highly skilled workforce, the team is committed to delivering robust, high-quality products on schedule while meeting or exceeding customer expectations.

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

Use effective teaming skills

Delivering critical components to the Nuclear Weapons Stockpile

Partner across organizational boundaries

Demonstrate critical thinking skills to challenge the status quo and facilitate the resolution of complex problems

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

Salary Range:

$117,500 - $235,700

*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.

Qualifications We Require:

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.

Active DOE Q level security clearance

Qualifications We Desire:

The ideal R&D Mechanical Engineer candidate for Sandia National Laboratories will in addition possess the following:

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

Experience with mechanical engineering and product realization in the NNSA complex.

Strong verbal and written communication skills, ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams.

Also, for this posting we are seeking individuals with the following experience:

Experience in the use of Oracle, ARAS, Prime, and EIMS tools deployed at Sandia Labs

Experience in the application of the scientific method; gathering, analyzing and presenting technical data for decision making/problem solving purposes

A track record of leadership and involvement in extracurricular academic/professional activities, including professional associations

Basic knowledge and/or exposure to Lean/Six Sigma and continuous improvement concepts and methodologies

Basic knowledge of design for manufacturability (DMF) and its application.

Excellent project planning and execution capabilities

Willingness to become a certified Root Cause Analyst to lead departmental or Center wide problem-solving efforts

About Our Team:

Department 7565, responsible for the Ferroelectric Neutron Generator (FENG) Final Assembly & Test Value Stream, engages in a variety of specialized activities essential for delivering Neutron Generator products and ensuring product quality. Our goal is to surpass customer expectations by consistently providing top-quality products on schedule while achieving high yield rates.

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.

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.

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.

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