Senior/Principal R&D Mechanical Engineer - Electronic Systems, Onsite

Sandia National Laboratories; New Mexico; On-site; USD 118,000 - 236,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandia National Laboratories seeks a Senior/Principal R&D Mechanical Engineer to design, develop, integrate and qualify electronic components for national security missions. The role emphasizes mechanical design, testing, and performance analysis for product realization with DOE Q clearance and onsite work in New Mexico.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline and 5+ years of related experience; a graduate degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline with five years of directly relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Active DOE Q security clearance required or equivalent (e.g., DOW Top Secret).
• Graduate degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field preferred with independent research project.

Responsibilities

• Develop mechanical product definition including mechanical envelopes (ME).
• Review and negotiate interface requirements for upper and lower assemblies.
• Determine test needs, develop test plans, and analyze performance data.
• Assist in developing the technical basis and qualification strategy for product realization.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams and systems organizations.
• Support programmatic efforts for product realization.
• Prepare content and brief updates to management and government sponsors.

Skills

Mechanical design

Testing

Performance analysis

Design for Manufacturing

Design for Testability

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline

Graduate degree (preferred)

Job description

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Senior/Principal R&D Mechanical Engineer - Electronic Systems, Onsite

Sandia National Laboratories is the nation’s premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation, with teams of specialists focused on cutting‑edge work in a broad array of areas. Some of the main reasons we love our jobs:

Challenging work with amazing impact that contributes to security, peace, and freedom worldwide

Extraordinary co‑workers

Some of the best tools, equipment, and research facilities in the world

Career advancement and enrichment opportunities

Flexible work arrangements for many positions include 9/80 (work 80 hours every two weeks, with every other Friday off) and 4/10 (work 4 ten‑hour days each week) compressed workweeks, part‑time work, and telecommuting (a mix of onsite work and working from home)

Generous vacation, strong medical and other benefits, competitive 401k, learning opportunities, relocation assistance and amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance*

World‑changing technologies. Life‑changing careers. Learn more about Sandia at: http://www.sandia.gov

*These benefits vary by job classification.

What Your Job Will Be Like:

The Electronics Systems Department, 5374, is seeking a motivated R&D S&E Mechanical Engineer to join our team! You will focus on design, development, integration, and qualification of electronic components for a wide variety of national security missions including Nuclear Deterrence (ND). A strong candidate will have experience in component or system mechanical design, testing, and performance analysis for design and qualification.

On any given day, you may be called on to:

• Develop mechanical product definition to include mechanical envelopes (ME)
• Review and negotiate interface requirements for both upper and lower assemblies
• Determine test needs, develop test plans, and analyze performance data
• Assist in developing the technical basis and qualification strategy for product realization
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams and systems organizations
• Support programmatic efforts for product realization
• Prepare content and brief updates to management and government sponsors

Due to the nature of the work, the selected applicant will be required to work onsite.

Salary Range:

$117,500 - $235,700

*Salary range is estimated, and actual salary will be determined after consideration of the selected candidate's experience and qualifications, and application of any approved geographic salary differential.

Qualifications We Require:

A Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline and five (5) years of directly relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of directly relevant education and engineering or scientific experience that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform independent research and development

Active DOE Q security clearance required or equivalent (e.g. DOW Top Secret)

Qualifications We Desire:

The ideal R&D S&E Mechanical Engineer engineer candidate will, in addition, possess the following:

Graduate degree in Mechanical Engineering or a highly related field where an independent research project was a graduation requirement (e.g., independent project, thesis, or dissertation).

Experience with mechanical engineering and product realization in the NNSA complex.

Strong verbal and written communication skills, ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams.

Also, for this posting we are seeking individuals with the following:

Significant experience determining mechanical test requirements at the component and system levels and understanding how test results indicate compliance with system level requirements

Knowledge and practice of formal nuclear weapons product realization processes and procedures

Experience delivering high rigor systems, product development, qualification, and testing and evaluation

Previous working relationships with two or more of the external or internal partners listed here: Kansas City National Security Campus (KCNSC), SNL 2000, SNL 5000, SNL 8000, and the NNSA (NA-12)

Clear understanding of Design for Manufacturing and Design for Testability concepts

Commitment to professional development

About Our Team:

The RF & Electronics Systems Center (Center 5300) tackles the hardest RF and electronics problems through partnerships with government, industry and academia to advance nuclear deterrence and warfighter dominance. The Strategic RF and Electronic Systems group (Group 5370) supports the Nation’s technology superiority strategies by delivering capabilities for global highly-reliable communications and novel advancements for future electronics. We are a highly dynamic set of departments that cross‑team to provide integrated engineering systems solutions ranging from core research through prototype development and high‑end, fielded products.

The Electronic Systems Department (Department 5374) designs and develops electronic products for a variety of stakeholders to meet National Security, Global Security, and Nuclear Deterrence missions by:

• Providing advanced hardware designs
• Developing talented staff and partnerships to advance national capabilities
• Engaging with partners to integrate expertise for electronic components

Posting Duration:

This posting will be open for application submissions for a minimum of three (3) calendar days, including the 'posting date'. Sandia reserves the right to extend the posting date at any time.

Security Clearance:

Position requires a Department of Energy (DOE) Q security clearance to start, or equivalent active security clearance with another U.S. government agency (e.g., DOD). Sandia is required by DOE directive to conduct a pre‑employment drug test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, law enforcement records, and employment/education verifications. Applicants for employment need to be able to maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship. If you hold more than one citizenship (i.e., of the U.S. and another country), your ability to obtain a security clearance may be impacted.

Applicants offered employment with Sandia are subject to a federal background investigation to meet the requirements for access to classified information or matter if the duties of the position require a DOE security clearance. Substance abuse or illegal drug use, falsification of information, criminal activity, serious misconduct or other indicators of untrustworthiness can cause a clearance to be denied or terminated by DOE, resulting in the inability to perform the duties assigned and subsequent termination of employment.

EEO:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status and any other protected class under state or federal law.

NNSA Requirements for MedPEDs:

If you have a Medical Portable Electronic Device (MedPED), such a pacemaker, defibrillator, drug‑releasing pump, hearing aids, or diagnostic equipment and other equipment for measuring, monitoring, and recording body functions such as heartbeat and brain waves, if employed by Sandia National Laboratories you may be required to comply with NNSA security requirements for MedPEDs.

If you have a MedPED and you are selected for an on‑site interview at Sandia National Laboratories, there may be additional steps necessary to ensure compliance with NNSA security requirements prior to the interview date.

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