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 highly dedicated and results-oriented product design engineer to design, fabricate and assemble our mechanical systems, with growth opportunities into team leadershipWe address engineering issues related to ensuring the current safeguards transporter (sgt) fleet is fully operational, including development of detailed mechanical design of the next generation mobile guardian transporter (mgt)Both sgt and mgt projects are high visibility, multi-year efforts which go from concept development to fielded product, system assessment and surveillance, engineering modernization, to demilitarization and retirement.
On any given day, you may be called on to:
Lead and participate in mechanical design activities, component ordering and assembly, prototype assembly, hardware kitting, and assembly procedure documentation
Utilize configuration management principles and tools to establish and maintain product definition
Help in all phase of hardware development from design through assembly and troubleshooting
This position will require the selected applicant to work on-site greater than 75% of the workweek.
Qualifications we require
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant stem field plus 5 years` relevant experience or equivalent (as plus 9 years or no degree and 13 years)
Proven experience using cad (solidworks, creo, etc.) to develop electrical, mechanical, or structural design concepts
Active doe q-level security clearance required to start
Qualifications we desire
Proven ability to create design definition documentation utilizing geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (gd&t) ensuring that a design can be effectively manufactured, inspected and assembled
Experience creating mechanical envelope (me) drawings
Proven history of using optimization techniques to evaluate design options
Possess a strong dedication to positive teaming dynamic, strong written and verbal skills, detail oriented with a keen focus on customer service
Design experience with mechanical assemblies including lightweight, rugged mechanical packaging of electronic assemblies
Experience with hands-on mechanical part fabrications and assembly
Ability to set up and test complete prototype units and subassemblies under operational conditions
Familiarity with development of assembly procedures
About our team
We support the sandia national laboratories nuclear weapon community in efforts spanning doe and dod strategic weapons shipment and storage by designing safe and secure transportation solutions which meet known, evolving, and emerging design basis threatsThe department sme`s provide mechanical engineering analysis and design, and implement secure transportation solutions, thus helping to ensure the security of our national critical strategic assets and facilities in dynamic environments.
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
Position requires a department of energy (doe) q security clearance to start, or equivalent active security clearance with another u.sGovernment agency (e.g., dod)Sandia is required by doe directive 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 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.
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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.
