Early-Career R&D Mechanical Engineer for National Security

Sandia Corporation; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 122,000 - 238,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9/80 or 4/10 compressed workweeks

Relocation assistance

Generous vacation and benefits

401k and life/work balance

Job summary

Sandia National Laboratories in Albuquerque and Livermore seeks a hands-on R&D Mechanical Engineer to design and develop complex mechanical systems for national security applications. You will create and refine components, fixtures, and test hardware, working closely with multidisciplinary teams across engineering disciplines.

You will apply GD&T, leverage Creo/SolidWorks/CATIA, and contribute to the product lifecycle from concept through qualification and field deployment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent engineering experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design mechanical components, assemblies, tooling, fixtures, and test hardware.
• Develop concepts into producible engineering designs.
• Create, interpret, and review engineering drawings and documentation.
• Apply GD&T to support design definition and manufacturability.
• Use CAD tools to model parts and systems.
• Support fabrication, prototypes, and production activities.
• Collaborate with manufacturing to resolve production challenges.

Skills

Hands-on hardware

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Strong engineering judgment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

Creo

SolidWorks

CATIA

Fibersim

MATLAB

Job description

Sandia National Laboratories in Albuquerque and Livermore seeks a hands-on R&D Mechanical Engineer to design and develop complex mechanical systems for national security applications. You will create and refine components, fixtures, and test hardware, working closely with multidisciplinary teams across engineering disciplines.

You will apply GD&T, leverage Creo/SolidWorks/CATIA, and contribute to the product lifecycle from concept through qualification and field deployment.