Job details
Job type full-time
Full job description
Posting duration
This posting will be open for application submissions for a minimum of seven (7) calendar days, including the ‘posting date’Sandia reserves the right to extend the posting date at any time.
Covid-19 vaccination mandate
Sandia demonstrates its commitment to public safety in the national interest by requiring that all new hires attest to their vaccination status before commencing employmentThe requirement also applies to those who are telecommuting and working virtually.
Any concerns about the ability to meet this requirement should be directed to hr solutions at (505) 284-4700.
What your job will be like
We are seeking a mechanical engineer to work in a collaborative environment with a multidisciplinary team developing a novel structural component for the w80-4This specific role will require you to be agile, with each day bringing new challengesOn any given day you could be asked to:
Modify key component features
Support qualification and test activities
Interface with our systems customer, negotiate requirements, or support trade studies
Review drawings with our drafting support or the machine shop
Work with vendors on procurement and fabrication challenges
Work with the production agency on process development
Collaborate with our manufacturing lab or our modeling and simulation team
Document and defend design decisions at programmatic reviews
Qualifications we require
Bachelor’s degree in engineering and 2 years’ experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Ability to obtain a doe q clearance
Qualifications we desire
Ms in mechanical, materials, or aeronautical engineering
Q clearance
Strong communication skills
Ability to work in a collaborative environment
Experience with composite materials design and/or manufacture
Experience with product design and development
Experience transitioning from an r&d to production environment
Experience with creo/proengineer
Experience creating and reviewing mechanical drawings
Gd&t knowledge and practical experience
Experience with environmental testing (shock, vibration, thermal etc)
Experience writing test plans
About our team
The weapons subsystems 3 designs, prototypes and supports mechanical weapon subsystems for high consequence applications requiring exceptionally high confidence, quality and reliabilityThese projects support a broad mission space including assets that are critical to u.sNational security.
About sandia
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 areasSome 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 vacations, strong medical and other benefits, competitive 401k, learning opportunities, relocation assistance and amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance*
World-changing technologiesLife-changing careersLearn more about sandia at: http://www.sandia.gov
These benefits vary by job classification.
Security clearance
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 verificationsApplicants for employment need to be able to obtain and maintain a doe q-level security clearance, which requires u.sCitizenshipIf you hold more than one citizenship (i.e., of the u.sAnd 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 clearanceSubstance 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.
