Early-Career R&D Mechanical Engineer - CAD/Testing & Growth

Sandia Corporation; Livermore (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation

Medical Benefits

401(k)

Relocation Assistance

Flexible Work Arrangements

Career Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

Sandia Corporation seeks an experienced mechanical design engineer to design, analyze, test, qualify, and sustain mechanical components and test hardware for national security programs. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, document technical results, and support production, planning, and troubleshooting throughout the product lifecycle.

The role emphasizes CAD/GD&T proficiency, hands-on hardware experience, strong communication and teamwork, and may require a graduate degree or

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent education/experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance.
• Graduate degree and existing transferable clearance are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Design, analyze, test, qualify, and sustain mechanical components, systems, tooling, and test hardware for national security programs.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and manufacturing partners.
• Document technical results and support production, project planning, and hardware troubleshooting.

Skills

Mechanical Design

CAD

GD&T

Mechanical Testing

Finite Element Analysis

Test Planning and Execution

Data Acquisition and Instrumentation

Hardware Prototyping

Manufacturing and Production Support

Engineering Drawings and Documentation

Composite Materials

Pressure Systems

Systems Engineering

Project Management

Technical Communication

Safety Practices

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline

Job description

Sandia Corporation seeks an experienced mechanical design engineer to design, analyze, test, qualify, and sustain mechanical components and test hardware for national security programs. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, document technical results, and support production, planning, and troubleshooting throughout the product lifecycle.

The role emphasizes CAD/GD&T proficiency, hands-on hardware experience, strong communication and teamwork, and may require a graduate degree or