Senior Space Systems Mechanical R&D Lead

Sandia National Laboratories; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 118,000 - 236,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandia National Laboratories in Albuquerque, NM seeks an experienced Space Systems R&D Mechanical Engineer to support space system modeling, component design and build, and analysis to inform National Security Space customers.

On any given day you may generate models, design and test space mechanical components, and interpret results from modeling and testing; onsite work is required to support national security missions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline with 5 years of directly relevant experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q and SCI security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide modeling of space mechanical components to space systems modelers.
• Design, build and test space mechanical components and mechanisms.
• Work onsite.

Skills

Space systems design

Mechanical engineering

Modeling and analysis

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline

Graduate degree in Mechanical Engineering (preferred)

Tools

Space-grade testing equipment

DOE security clearance processes

Job description

Sandia National Laboratories in Albuquerque, NM seeks an experienced Space Systems R&D Mechanical Engineer to support space system modeling, component design and build, and analysis to inform National Security Space customers.

On any given day you may generate models, design and test space mechanical components, and interpret results from modeling and testing; onsite work is required to support national security missions.