R&D Mechanical Engineer — Explosive Component Design

Sandia National Laboratories; New Mexico; On-site; USD 102,400 - 199,700; Full time

Job summary

Sandia National Laboratories seeks an R&D S&E, Mechanical Engineering staff member to contribute to Design Agency activities related to the design, development, qualification, production and surveillance of explosive components for ND and SPP projects.

The role involves developing test plans, building components, and collaborating with PA teams to ensure design intent and safety, with a strong emphasis on problem solving and cross-disciplinary teamwork.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with ability to perform independent R&D.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop test plans, execute tests, and analyze test results to inform design decisions, evaluate trade spaces, and/or obtain design qualification evidence
• Build prototype and development explosive components using internal and external manufacturing capabilities
• Provide input on product interface and requirements negotiations related to performance, safety, and shelf-life considerations
• Partner with Production Agency (PA) team members to develop processes for manufacturing product that meets design intent
• Support problem solving activities, including failure investigations and production challenges
• Team with experimentalists and modelers to characterize performance, safety, and/or shelf-life of explosive components
• Support the development and evaluation of new design concepts for emerging explosive component applications, including technology maturation activities
• Due to the nature of the work, the selected applicant must be able to work onsite

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Test planning

Prototype development

Multi-disciplinary teamwork

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

Creo

SolidWorks

GD&T

Machining processes knowledge

Job description

Sandia National Laboratories seeks an R&D S&E, Mechanical Engineering staff member to contribute to Design Agency activities related to the design, development, qualification, production and surveillance of explosive components for ND and SPP projects.

The role involves developing test plans, building components, and collaborating with PA teams to ensure design intent and safety, with a strong emphasis on problem solving and cross-disciplinary teamwork.