R&D Mechanical Engineer - Interconnects & Cables

Sandia National Laboratories; New Mexico; On-site; USD 102,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandia National Laboratories is seeking a Component Engineer for the Interconnect Technologies Department to design, develop, and qualify cables and interconnect components for high‑consequence applications. You will implement GD&T, collaborate with design, systems, and quality engineers, and develop mechanical solutions for complex cable assemblies.

Onsite work with some travel is required. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, the ability to obtain a DOE Q security

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q level security clearance
• Graduate degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field preferred
• Experience with mechanical engineering and product realization in the NNSA complex
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Experience in component or subsystem design with electrical, electromechanical or mechanical design practices
• Experience applying, rationalizing, and negotiating GD&T fundamentals
• Mechanical modeling with PTC CREO
• Knowledge of the Nuclear Deterrence product realization, design, and qualification processes

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and qualify complex cables and interconnect components for high‑consequence applications
• Develop mechanical solutions for cable assemblies and interconnect challenges
• Collaborate with design, systems, quality engineers and SMEs
• Create adapter cables and fixtures for electrical and environmental tests
• Implement GD&T and conventional dimensioning
• Establish component‑level requirements with system engineers
• Support defect prevention and design for manufacturability
• Lead troubleshooting of interconnects and test equipment
• Provide data‑driven technical analysis and cost estimates
• Produce technical reports and present results
• Ensure design meets cost/schedule constraints
• Onsite work required with possible travel

Skills

Mechanical design

GD&T fundamentals

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Nuclear security experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related

Graduate degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

PTC CREO

ECAD & Product Realization

Nuclear ND processes

Job description

Sandia National Laboratories is seeking a Component Engineer for the Interconnect Technologies Department to design, develop, and qualify cables and interconnect components for high‑consequence applications. You will implement GD&T, collaborate with design, systems, and quality engineers, and develop mechanical solutions for complex cable assemblies.

Onsite work with some travel is required. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, the ability to obtain a DOE Q security