R&D Mechanical Engineer — Nuclear Safety Mechanisms

Sandia National Laboratories; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 102,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Flexible work arrangements

Generous vacation and benefits

Job summary

Sandia National Laboratories in Albuquerque, NM is seeking an experienced R&D Mechanical Engineer to support the full lifecycle of surety components, from development through production and surveillance. You will work on assemblies with complex interactions and contribute to safety and national security.

Travel is limited and onsite work is required. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's in a relevant field, the ability to obtain a DOE Q clearance, and experience in design, analysis, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience.
• DOE Q clearance ability.
• Graduate degree preferred for advanced roles.
• Experience with mechanical product development and realization.

Responsibilities

• Develop and down-select design concepts for safety mechanisms.
• Lead design revisions and create GD&T-enabled drawings.
• Coordinate with suppliers and machine shops for hardware fabrication.
• Develop test plans and validation methodology for designs.
• Analyze designs for performance, reliability, and safety.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across Sandia.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Verbal & written communication

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Design review & GD&T

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant discipline

Graduate degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

LMS Virtual.Lab Motion

MSC Adams

Job description

Sandia National Laboratories in Albuquerque, NM is seeking an experienced R&D Mechanical Engineer to support the full lifecycle of surety components, from development through production and surveillance. You will work on assemblies with complex interactions and contribute to safety and national security.

Travel is limited and onsite work is required. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's in a relevant field, the ability to obtain a DOE Q clearance, and experience in design, analysis, and