Senior R&D Mechanical Engineer — Onsite (DOE Q)

Sandia National Laboratories

New Mexico

On-site

USD 117,500 - 235,700

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

9/80 schedule

4/10 schedule

Telecommuting

Relocation assistance

Generous vacation

Medical benefits

Job summary

Sandia National Laboratories seeks a Cleared Senior/Principal R&D Mechanical Engineer to join the FENG Design Team onsite in New Mexico. You will design components, fixtures, and tooling for a ferroelectric neutron generator, using CAD and GD&T to ensure manufacturability.

The role emphasizes rapid prototyping, collaboration with production and R&D teams, and qualification planning. DOE Q clearance is required or feasible; on-site work is mandatory; salary range is provided.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline with five years of directly relevant experience.
Active DOE Q-level security clearance or willingness to obtain Sigma 15 access.
Ability to work onsite and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

Aid in component and fixture design using CAD and GD&T.
Rapid prototyping using 3-D printing and environmental testing.
Support production by analyzing changes to manufacturing processes.
Refine product requirements with systems partners to balance producibility and performance.
Coordinate design efforts with subcomponents and next-level assemblies.
Provide design support for qualification planning, execution and documentation.
Engage with R&D activities to develop advanced FENG prototypes.
Track test units, document results, and present findings.