Principal Hypersonic Systems Mechanical Engineer (Onsite)

Sandia National Laboratories; New Mexico; On-site; USD 117,500 - 235,700; Full time

Job summary

Sandia National Laboratories invites applications for a Senior/Principal Mechanical Engineer focused on hypersonic systems. This onsite role emphasizes mechanical structures, design, analysis, manufacturing, and testing across components and systems.

Responsibilities include creating manufacturing docs, troubleshooting, design updates, and leading extensive test campaigns. Collaboration with cross-functional teams and travel to facilities are required; DOE Q-level clearance is necessary.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in engineering/science.
• DOE Q-level clearance capability is required.

Responsibilities

• Create and refine manufacturing and process docs, including assembly and test procedures.
• Troubleshoot production issues and perform root-cause analyses.
• Update designs to resolve production challenges.
• Plan and execute test campaigns at component, sub-system, and system levels.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to transition designs to production.
• Work in small and large teams to meet project goals.
• Travel to production facilities and test sites; onsite in Albuquerque.

Skills

Mechanical design

GD&T

Thermal analysis

Cross-functional teamwork

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Graduate degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Creo

SolidWorks

Finite Element Analysis (FEA) tools

Job description

Sandia National Laboratories invites applications for a Senior/Principal Mechanical Engineer focused on hypersonic systems. This onsite role emphasizes mechanical structures, design, analysis, manufacturing, and testing across components and systems.

Responsibilities include creating manufacturing docs, troubleshooting, design updates, and leading extensive test campaigns. Collaboration with cross-functional teams and travel to facilities are required; DOE Q-level clearance is necessary.