Lead Mechanical Engineer, National Security Systems

Sandia National Laboratories; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandia National Laboratories in Albuquerque, NM seeks a Lead Mechanical Engineer to drive critical projects supporting national security. You will own design, testing, and integration activities for the W76-1/-2 weapon system, leading cross-functional teams across the full product lifecycle.

The role emphasizes investigative freedom within the Nuclear Weapons community, delivering innovative solutions and enduring impact at every stage.

Qualifications

• Lead design and analysis of mechanical systems and subsystems.
• Experience guiding system integration and testing activities.
• Ability to troubleshoot anomalies across disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Design and analyze mechanical systems and subsystems.
• Lead system integration to ensure performance.
• Guide SME teams to inform design decisions.
• Plan environmental, performance and qualification tests.
• Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams for mission success.
• Troubleshoot anomalies and resolve issues.
• Conduct peer reviews to ensure quality and innovation.
• Author detailed test reports.

Skills

Design and analysis

System integration

Troubleshooting

Tools

Modeling & simulation

Test configuration development

Job description

Sandia National Laboratories in Albuquerque, NM seeks a Lead Mechanical Engineer to drive critical projects supporting national security. You will own design, testing, and integration activities for the W76-1/-2 weapon system, leading cross-functional teams across the full product lifecycle.

The role emphasizes investigative freedom within the Nuclear Weapons community, delivering innovative solutions and enduring impact at every stage.