What Your Job Will Be Like

We are seeking a motivated R&D Mechanical Engineer to join our dynamic team.

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

• Assist in designing and drafting mechanical components using CAD software, while conducting analysis and testing of prototypes.
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation and reports, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Collaborate with senior engineers and team members on projects, troubleshooting mechanical issues and proposing effective solutions.
• Conduct research to support design decisions, track project timelines and deliverables, and effectively communicate findings and recommendations.

Due to the nature of the work, the selected applicant must be able to work onsite.

Salary Range

$102,400 - $199,700

*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, 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 and SCI clearance required to start.

Qualifications We Desire

The ideal R&D S&E Mechanical Engineer candidate for Sandia National Laboratories 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 experience:

• Strong understanding of mechanical design principles and practices.
• Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD).
• Proficiency with rapid prototyping methods and capabilities
• Familiarity with programming languages (e.g., Python, C++).
• Ability to integrate knowledge from various engineering disciplines.
• Working proficiency of electrical circuits, microcontrollers, and materials engineering.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Willingness to learn new technologies and adapt to changes.
• Desire to engage in customer-focused and dynamic product realization teams
• Experience in project management and meeting deadlines.
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Commitment to ethical engineering practices and industry standards.

About Our Team

The Applied Technologies Department (5945) is responsible for delivering a wide range of solutions, from concept to completion, including design, manufacturing, integration, and validation. We tackle complex technical challenges and innovate to provide effective solutions that support the missions of various government sponsors in the Threat Intelligence Community. Sandia's Threat Intelligence research enables the national security missions of the defense and intelligence communities to aid intelligence advantage to ensure global peace. We utilize Sandia's science, engineering, analytical and technological capabilities, and expertise in support of these communities to reduce threats to our nation.

Accelerating nuclear weapons proliferation and the growth of global civilian nuclear power in our uncertain and complex world creates a system of interdependent and constantly evolving risks which must be detected, understood, and addressed. Sandia National Laboratories' Center 5900, Proliferation Assessments (PA) mission objective is to deliver the United States government advanced systems and technologies, deep expertise, and situational awareness to confidently anticipate, assess, and address the potential use or misuse of nuclear proliferation threats worldwide. In partnership with other programs and capabilities across Sandia, PA capitalizes close working relationships with government sponsors to provide vision and technical leadership to the U.S. Intelligence Community and Department of Defense to achieve national non-proliferation objectives in an increasingly uncertain world.

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) SCI security clearance to start, or equivalent active security clearance with another U.S. government agency (e.g., DOD). Sandia is required by DOE 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 obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance and SCI access, both of which require US citizenship. SCI access may also require a polygraph examination. If you hold more than one citizenship (i.e., of the U.S. and another country), your ability to obtain these levels of access 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 the DOE, resulting in the inability to perform the duties assigned and subsequent termination of employment.