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R&D mechanical engineer

United States, Albuquerque 139900.00 - 280600.00 USD / Year · Job Posted March 21, 2026
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The W80-5 Systems Engineering team has an immediate opening for an R&D S&E, Mechanical Engineer. As part of this high performing team, you will be responsible for supporting mechanical design activities. The W80-5 Systems Engineering departments are responsible for the systems engineering and integration of the warhead associated with the SLCM-N program. In close collaboration with NNSA NA-125, Navy, and NSE partners, the team works to design, integrate and deliver assets to strengthen our Nuclear Deterrence Mission. The team is comprised of a group of dedicated and motivated engineers, primarily in Mechanical, Electrical, and Systems Engineering. The W80-5 program is focused on rapid execution and moved from warhead selection to Conceptual Design Review in just one year. The team is looking for new members with an eye for streamlining processes and efficient execution.

Job Responsibility

  • Present at technical design reviews and programmatic meetings
  • Work across the System Engineering team to develop key elements of the W80-5 system level design
  • Collaborate with the broader systems engineering team to refine and verify requirements
  • Represent the system mechanical design in planning and execution of development and characterization tests
  • Employ analytical thinking to work through ambiguous problems with a multi-disciplinary team
  • Conduct trade studies and own key decisions based upon performance data, cost, and schedule constraints
  • Partner with production agencies for the realization of mechanical products
  • Develop and maintain close relationships with key individuals across the W80-5, NNSA, partner Design Agency Labs, and DOE Production Agencies
  • Ability to travel up to 25% to support the mission

Requirements

  • A Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline and five (5) years of directly relevant experience, 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-level security 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
  • Advanced degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or a related discipline plus 4 years of relevant experience
  • or Bachelor's in a STEM discipline plus 8 years of relevant experience
  • Demonstrated experience in developing positive relationships with other Sandia organizations, external partners, customers, and stakeholders
  • Demonstrated team experience: effective leadership, delegation, teamwork, negotiation, conflict resolution
  • Experience developing and implementing system engineering processes
  • Knowledge and experience with ND systems and subsystems
  • Demonstrated ability to develop products within the Nuclear Weapon Realize Product Subsystem
  • Excellent communication skills including the ability to prepare clearly written reports and deliver well-articulated briefings

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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