Early Career R&D Mechanical Engineer - Weapon Compatibility Job at Sandia National Laboratories (Albuquerque)

Job Description

Are you passionate about mechanical engineering and eager to contribute to critical weapon compatibility efforts within a dynamic and collaborative environment? Join our mechanical engineering team composed of highly experienced subject matter experts who are dedicated to innovation and excellence. This role offers a unique opportunity to advance your career by gaining hands-on experience in state-of-the-art laboratory settings while expanding your technical expertise in weapon system compatibility. As a key member of the team, you will work closely with senior staff, taking ownership of important technical tasks such as test plan development, lab testing and analytical tool code development, making meaningful contributions to the team's success.

Job Responsibility

Define and Document Technical Strategies - Develop and document comprehensive technical strategies to ensure weapon system compatibility with delivery platforms
Collaborate Across Organizations - Work closely with multiple weapon systems organizations to maintain traceability to overarching systems engineering efforts, such as weapon qualification and certification
Lead Hands-On Tests - Design, execute, and close local mechanical test campaigns in the laboratory environment, including vibration and thermal testing
Expand the Knowledge Base - Contribute to Sandia's Compatibility Engineering knowledge base by developing and maintaining formal training materials, coordinating lab tours and workshops for partners across the NSE, and staying current with novel tools and engineering practices to enhance test and analysis methods

Requirements

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
Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q clearance

Nice to have

Graduate degree in Mechanical Engineering or a highly related field where an independent research project was a graduation requirement
Experience with mechanical engineering and product realization in the NNSA complex
Strong verbal and written communication skills, ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams
Proven experience working as part of a Weapon System Team
Experience working directly with the Department of Defense
Demonstrated knowledge of systems engineering tools, techniques, and management—including familiarity with configuration management concepts and systems (e.g., PDMLink, PRIME)
Experience with Project Management
Hands-on experience designing and conducting local mechanical or thermal tests
Hands-on experience with data acquisition hardware/software, aero-science analyses (e.g., aerodynamic load assessment, CFD), and thermal analysis methods (steady-state, transient, coupled fluid-structure)
Collaborative problem-solving mindset with the ability to influence and work through others in a team setting

What we offer

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 vacation, strong medical and other benefits, competitive 401k, learning opportunities, relocation assistance and amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance

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