Early Career R&D Mechanical Enginee...
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Experience Level: Entry Level
Full Job Description
Join Sandia National Laboratories, the nation's foremost science and engineering hub for national security and technological innovation. We are actively seeking a highly motivated Early Career R&D Mechanical Engineer to become an integral part of our Firing & Embedded Systems group. In this critical role, you will be responsible for the comprehensive design, development, rigorous testing, and meticulous monitoring of firing subsystems and sophisticated embedded systems. These systems are vital to supporting crucial national security programs for the U.S. Navy and Air Force.
Key Responsibilities:
- Actively collaborate within multidisciplinary teams, taking ownership and providing strategic direction for mechanical designs.
- Coordinate effectively with customers, production agencies, and key stakeholders to ensure seamless support throughout design, testing, development, qualification, and production phases.
- Analyze design performance against stringent requirements, construct prototypes, and iterate designs for optimal results.
- Perform advanced modeling and simulation of design performance using industry-standard tools such as PTC Creo, SOLIDWORKS, ANSYS, and MATLAB/Simulink.
- Communicate technical information and project status clearly and concisely to team members, customers, and management.
- Utilize specialized tools and software for efficient configuration management and the issuance of engineering authorizations.
- Undertake travel to partner and customer locations as needed, typically requiring less than 5 days per month.
Required Qualifications:
- A Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering or scientific discipline, or an equivalent combination of directly relevant education and experience demonstrating the ability to conduct independent research and development.
- The ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy (DOE) Q clearance.
- The ability to obtain and maintain Sigma 15 access.
Desired Qualifications:
- A graduate degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field with a demonstrated record of independent research, such as a thesis or dissertation.
- Proven experience in mechanical engineering and product realization within the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) complex.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, coupled with a strong ability to collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
- Demonstrated experience in one or more of the following areas: mechanical design, environmental testing (e.g., climatic, vibration, mechanical shock), Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) principles and application, mechanical inspection and measurement techniques, electronics packaging design, structural analysis, thermal analysis, root cause analysis, statistical data analysis, and design-for-manufacturing.
- Experience working within Nuclear Deterrence mission spaces, including design, development, production, or surveillance.
- Previous experience in a production or manufacturing environment.
- A strong track record demonstrating meticulous attention to detail.
- An active DOE Q-level security clearance, or an equivalent active clearance such as DOD Top Secret with CNWDI.
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Sandia National Laboratories
Sandia National Laboratories is a leading U.S. Department of Energy national laboratory renowned for its advanced research and development capabilities. The laboratory focuses on pioneering innovat...