Explosive Components PRT Lead — Senior R&D Mechanical Engineer (Onsite)

Sandia National Laboratories; New Mexico; On-site; USD 118,000 - 236,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable housing

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Sandia National Laboratories seeks a Senior/Principal R&D Mechanical Engineer to lead explosive component product realization efforts onsite in New Mexico. You will manage end-to-end production integration, guide cross-functional teams, and deliver high-reliability hardware for national security programs.

The role requires a Bachelor's in a related field and five years of experience, with a DOE Q clearance preferred. Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills are essential.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline and five years of engineering or scientific experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q clearance.
• Graduate degree in Mechanical Engineering is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional PRT teams to deliver production-ready detonator hardware.
• Coordinate design, manufacturing, and quality activities across departments.
• Manage schedule, cost baselines, and risk to meet milestones.
• Facilitate program and design reviews; document decisions and actions.
• Mentor team members and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Problem solving

Leadership

Verbal communication

Written communication

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline

Graduate degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SharePoint

Oracle

MS Project / P6

Job description

Sandia National Laboratories seeks a Senior/Principal R&D Mechanical Engineer to lead explosive component product realization efforts onsite in New Mexico. You will manage end-to-end production integration, guide cross-functional teams, and deliver high-reliability hardware for national security programs.

The role requires a Bachelor's in a related field and five years of experience, with a DOE Q clearance preferred. Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills are essential.