CrawlJobs Logo

R&D S&E Mechanical Engineer

United States, Livermore 121900.00 - 237800.00 USD / Year · Job Posted February 08, 2026
Apply Position
Job Link Share

Job Description

The Advanced and Exploratory Systems Engineering Demonstrators team is at the forefront of nuclear deterrence, driving technology acceleration and exploring the art of the possible. A&E Demonstrators is seeking an R&D Mechanical Engineer to lead weapon system demonstration efforts, where innovation meets ambition. Our team specializes in building advanced reentry system flight test vehicles and ground demonstrators which implement future concepts on nuclear warhead design. Your technical expertise and passion for accelerated engineering success will be instrumental in exploring new possibilities and driving groundbreaking advancements. You will collaborate with industry and the production agencies to develop prototypes for test and explore how to improve manufacturing of hardware. Join us in this exciting journey to redefine the future of weapon systems and make a significant impact in the field. Together, we can achieve extraordinary results and shape the next generation warhead design!

Job Responsibility

  • Collaborate with our industry partner to organize and scope plans for hardware-in-the-loop testing, proto-qual testing, and flight testing
  • Contribute to the design, build, and test of an advanced reentry system warhead demonstrator
  • Evaluate future warhead requirements for technology maturation
  • Perform studies and assessments of future warhead requirements
  • Collaborate with mod/sim to gather data sets to advance new capabilities
  • Identify key knowledge gaps to explore and test
  • Collaborate with others in mechanical design and production

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
  • Active DOE Q clearance or equivalent to start
  • Graduate degree in Mechanical Engineering or a highly related field where an independent research project was a graduation requirement (e.g., independent project, thesis, or dissertation)
  • Experience with mechanical engineering and product realization in the NNSA complex
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams
  • Demonstrated experience in one or more of the following areas: Design and test of weapon electrical systems or subsystems
  • Defining model-based mechanical systems and implementing them in CAMEO or similar tools
  • Proficiency in a CAD tool (Creo or SolidWorks)
  • Defining requirements for mechanical systems in collaboration with component teams
  • Experience with nuclear weapon reliability, safety, or surety, and the ability to synthesize military requirements into innovative solutions
  • Proven technical background with experience in one or more of the following areas: Testing and debugging complex electrical systems in a lab environment using tools such as oscilloscopes and spectrum analyzers
  • Cable design, manufacturing, and fabrication
  • Product realization experience
  • Experience with instrumentation, data collection, processing and analysis
  • Thermal or structural modelling and simulation
  • Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
  • Hands-on testing and debugging complex systems in a lab/test facility environment(s)
  • Optimization methods and processes, trade space analysis, and decision-making tools
  • Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
  • Demonstrated qualities: Independent resourcefulness in developing new ideas or programs
  • Ability to conduct engineering work within a systems context
  • Success in navigating requirements ambiguity
  • Background in nuclear weapons across the lifecycle with big ideas on how to shape the future of weapon design

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

Looking for more opportunities?

Search for other job offers that match your skills and interests.

Similar Jobs for

R&D S&E Mechanical Engineer

8 matching positions

Senior/Principal R&D Mechanical Engineer - ND Futures

We are looking for a highly motivated Mechanical Engineer to assist in a wide va...
Location
Location
United States , Albuquerque
Salary
Salary:
117500.00 - 235700.00 USD / Year
sandia.gov Logo
Sandia National Laboratories
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • 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 or equivalent with ability to obtain and maintain additional clearances as needed
  • 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
  • Experience in one or more of the following areas: CAD modeling, GD&T, and/or design for manufacturing basics
  • ANSYS or Solidworks modeling tools (particularly FEA analysis)
  • MATLAB or similar engineering-based simulation or programming tools
  • Test planning, documentation, execution, data collection, and reporting
  • Aero and structural analysis, loads, bolted interfaces, thermal (radiation), and/or fluids
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Design mechanical components, including structure parts and assemblies
  • Design mechanical components, including aero and structural analysis, loads, bolted interfaces, thermal (radiation), and/or fluids
  • Design mechanical components, including package existing WR hardware in the next level of assembly
  • Test a mechanical component and evaluate against design requirements
  • Write component requirements for system level designs
  • Brief mechanical aspects of the design
What we offer
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
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right

Cleared senior principal r&d systems engineer - advanced & exploratory

We are seeking an experienced Systems Engineer with a strong passion for nuclear...
Location
Location
United States , Albuquerque
Salary
Salary:
117500.00 - 235700.00 USD / Year
sandia.gov Logo
Sandia National Laboratories
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
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 or equivalent with ability to obtain and maintain additional clearances as needed
  • Demonstrated experience with nuclear weapons systems, nuclear deterrence (ND) components, Joint Test Assemblies, and Programs of Record
  • Proficiency in test and instrumentation methodologies, data acquisition, and data analysis
  • Solid background in fundamental design and engineering, particularly related to nuclear weapons systems and components
  • Proven ability to lead and conduct engineering activities within a systems engineering framework
  • Experience in weapons effects, penetration mechanics, or ground shock propagation
  • Experience developing prototype systems or components in the absence of week-defined requirements
  • Demonstrated success operating in ambiguous environments and comfort with managing uncertainty
  • Experience engaging with the modeling and simulation community to support engineering objectives
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Analyzing and understanding viable trade spaces to make informed system architecture decisions
  • Innovating and evolving methods to modernize nuclear weapon systems and enhance Nuclear Deterrence realization processes
  • Developing technical robust designs supported by defensible production and qualification programs
  • Driving precise and accurate requirements development, balancing system constraints, evolving experimental data, and complex customer needs
  • Plan, lead, and conduct Sandia's science and engineering programs across fundamental research, development, and demonstration phases
  • Define and steer the development of weapons system architectures
  • Manage Sandia's Advanced & Exploratory (A&E) engineering programs, including preliminary research, technology development, and demonstrations within simulated environments
  • Analyze anticipated future deterrence requirements to synthesize weapon system and subsystem specifications
  • Develop advanced engineering demonstrators and test units
  • conduct testing, analyze results, and integrate findings to inform evolving development roadmaps
What we offer
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
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right

Engineer Mechanical Application

Location
Location
Salary
Salary:
Not provided
sig.biz Logo
SIG Group
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Familiar with SIG filling system for at least 5 years
  • Process and measurement engineering - Good knowledge in basic mechanics syste
  • Self-motivated and highly ambitious
  • Creative problem solving skills and excellent troubleshooting/debugging skills
  • Hand-on approach
  • Willingness of frequent travelling
  • Work experiences and basic knowledge of food beverage equipment design and development is a plus
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Provide site support and remote support for troubleshooting
  • Technical clarification, issue collection with Clusters in different regions
  • Conduct and track in-house test and field test by following up conversion kits rolling out process
  • Create DOE to analyze and identify root cause and solution of difficult issues
  • Create the technical report (travel report, IAM report, validation test report…)
  • Communicate and collaborate with the mechanical teams, system teams from the global E&A and R&D departments
  • Regularly check and control technical documentation in CMD system, update if necessary
  • Participation of LPB (Liquid Paper Board) development, focusing on system robustness, testing methods, and supporting market launch
What we offer
What we offer
  • opportunity to partially work from home
Read More
Arrow Right

IT R&D US Applications Engineering Team Lead

We are looking for an experienced Team Lead that can play a key role in bringing...
Location
Location
United States , Wilton
Salary
Salary:
Not provided
asml.com Logo
ASML
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Bachelor's/Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data & Information Security, Computer Engineering and/or equivalent experience
  • At least 10 years’ experience working with D&E, IT and Data Security
  • At least 2 years’ experience in a scaled agile environment
  • Preferably a technical background or a strong interest in technology
  • Experience in Data and Information Security
  • Familiarity with ITIL Service Management processes
  • Experience in taking and driving end-to-end ownership
  • Understanding of the different domains within Development & Engineering, (software development, hardware, mechanical) is a plus
  • You are an excellent people manager and keen on developing and coaching individuals to become valuable members of high-performing teams
  • Experienced in stakeholder management and a customer focused individual
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • As a Team Lead you are responsible for the subset of IT R&D managed services which are delivered to the Development and Engineering business sector in Wilton
  • Drives the IT-business relationship management & understands business priorities and expectations
  • Ensure end-to-end service and delivery management from different IT domains
  • Provide an escalation and arbitration level for end-user issues for the IT services in scope
  • Manage supplier relationships, contracting external employees, in consultation with internal parties
  • Align and partner with the Agile Release Trains (ART’s) that operate in the Development and Engineering business sector
  • Ensure proper deployment of ASML policies towards the IT standards to provide consistent and compliant use of IT tools
  • Managing dependencies and expectations from multiple team and integrating to provide a single business-facing IT service
  • As a Team Lead you will also be responsible for project management together with the business stakeholders, external service management and areas of general interest to your team
  • Perform other duties as assigned
Read More
Arrow Right

Treasury Manager, Payments

Finance’s mission is to help support Shopify’s growth over the long-term and ens...
Location
Location
Salary
Salary:
Not provided
shopify.com Logo
Shopify
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Experience in Treasury, with a proven track record in payment operations or merchant fund treasury at a payments company, neo-bank, fintech, marketplace or other e-money transmitter licensed organization
  • Deep expertise in payment flows, card network operations, settlement mechanics, and BIN sponsorship
  • A builder’s mentality and a proven history of effective execution, especially creating processes and systems from scratch in fast-moving, ambiguous environments
  • Experience creating and managing relationships with financial institutions and negotiating complex service agreements
  • Strong ability to leverage AI tooling and data to drive decisions
  • The ability to thrive in a fast-moving, ambiguous work environment and to navigate through change
  • Superior written and verbal communication skills, business partnering expertise, and an excellent ability to mentor and teach
  • Familiarity with Treasury Management Systems (like Modern Treasury) and multi-currency FX management is a plus
  • Background at a regulated payments entity: you understand MTL compliance, trust account mechanics, and what happens when float is mismanaged
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Building product-facing treasury operations, from managing money movement to facilitating merchant payouts
  • Managing liquidity risk across our regulated and unregulated entities, including intraday cash positioning, working capital optimization, and float forecasting at scale
  • Having a lead role on our banking relationships and negotiating account structures, reserve requirements, and settlement terms with acquiring banks, custodial institutions, and payment processors
  • Collaborating on risk management and compliance frameworks that ensure merchant funds are always protected, including reserve policies and supporting SOX controls
  • Partnering with Finance Engineering, Product, and R&D teams to build the systems and automated processes that will scale with our merchants’ growth
  • Developing actionable management reporting, dashboards, and KPIs to track the health of our payment operations and drive business success
  • Communicating complex financial and payment system concepts in a clear and accessible manner to various stakeholders, from engineers to executives
Read More
Arrow Right

Systems Engineer

Arcfield was purpose-built to protect the nation and its allies through innovati...
Location
Location
United States , Fort Meade
Salary
Salary:
125914.83 - 218941.46 USD / Year
arcfield.com Logo
Arcfield
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering plus 10-12 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree plus 8-10 years of relevant experience, or a PhD plus 5-7 years of relevant experience
  • Relevant experience must be in engineering systems over their lifecycle (for example, conception, design & development, testing, production, distribution/deployment, operation, maintenance & support, decommissioning)
  • Degree must be in Engineering or a relevant technical field (for example, computer science, mathematics, or physics)
  • Active TS/SCI with Poly required
  • For all of the above degrees, if program is not ABET accredited, it must include specified coursework
  • Specified coursework includes courses in differential and integral calculus and 5 of the following 18 areas: (a) statics or dynamics, (b) strength of materials/stress-strain relationships, (c) fluid mechanics, hydraulics, (d) thermodynamics, (e) electromagnetic fields, (f) nature and properties of materials/relating particle and aggregate structure to properties, (g) solid state electronics, (h) microprocessor applications, (i) computer systems, (j) signal processing, (k) digital design, (l) systems and control theory, (m) circuits or generalized circuits, (n) communication systems, (o) power systems, (p) computer networks, (q) software development, (r) any other comparable area of fundamental engineering science or physics, such as optics, heat transfer, or soil mechanics
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Assist in the development of system requirements, specifications, and design plans based upon engagement with stakeholders to effectively understand gaps and challenges in tools, systems, and tradecraft
  • Analyze stakeholder requirements and conduct feasibility studies
  • Assist in the development of system metrics (measures of effectiveness and technical performance measures) based upon specified design considerations
  • Assist in the development and documentation of operational and support concepts
  • Perform functional analysis including decomposition of requirements to low-level functions, allocation of performance and other limiting requirements to all functional levels, define and refine internal and external functional interfaces, and integrate a functional architecture
  • Perform function synthesis to include the transformation of functional architectures to physical/solution designs, defining alternative concepts, configuration items and elements, defining system/software interfaces, and identifying preferred systems through value modeling
  • Provide engineering support to planning, integration, and testing support during the testing and evaluation of prototypes and systems to verify availability, quality, and documentation conformance
  • Prepare test plans, procedures, and reports
  • test and analyze results
  • Integrate engineering specialties into the systems development process, when required
What we offer
What we offer
  • Health Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Holiday Pay
  • Short Term and Long-Term Disability
  • Retirement and Savings
  • Learning and Development opportunities
  • wellness programs
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right

Process Engineer – Laser Structuring

In our high-tech small production runs, single part and prototype production, yo...
Location
Location
Germany , Berlin
Salary
Salary:
Not provided
asml.com Logo
ASML
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • You hold a degree in natural sciences or engineering
  • You have initial relevant professional experience in a production or technical environment, enabling you to independently manage processes and support ramp‑up activities
  • You have experience with structuring manufacturing processes, ideally using laser material processing technologies
  • You are familiar with precision / fine mechanical systems
  • You have experience analyzing and statistically evaluating process‑related data
  • You apply Six Sigma, SPC, PDCA, and Continuous Improvement methods confidently
  • You have experience creating manufacturing documentation and technical decision proposals
  • You are familiar with risk analysis and escalation management (e.g. FMEA)
  • You speak English and German fluently to collaborate with local and international teams
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Process ownership: Independently manage assigned laser structuring processes
  • support additional processes with senior engineers or line management
  • Monitoring & CI: Monitor processes using Lean/Six Sigma (e.g. SPC) and drive KVP to improve yield, quality, cost, and cycle time
  • Optimization & solutions: Implement simple optimizations independently and support complex improvements
  • develop technical solutions for defined tasks
  • Availability & ramp‑up: Support process availability (excluding maintenance) and contribute to ramp‑up projects
  • Documentation & training: Create and maintain manufacturing/inspection documentation and train production teams as a certified trainer
  • Technology & NPI: Adapt existing processes, take over new laser structuring technologies per TGP, and contribute to NPI and PCCSIMs
  • Risk, decisions & collaboration: Participate in FMEAs and ECRs, support equipment procurement/qualification, and collaborate cross‑functionally with Manufacturing, Engineering, D&E, and R&T
What we offer
What we offer
  • Remuneration according to company collective agreement (with IG Metall) including 13th monthly salary and variable remuneration components
  • Collective working time: 35 hours/week
  • Flexible arrangement of your daily working hours (depending on the work area)
  • 30 days of vacation
  • Reimbursement of moving expenses for you and your family (starting from 100 km distance)
  • Specific advanced training and development opportunities
  • Access to organized childcare and vacation care
  • Health and sports offers (e.g. subsidy for sports activities, health days, company doctor, free vaccinations, etc.)
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right

Process Engineer – Coating Technologies

In our high-tech small production runs, single part and prototype production, yo...
Location
Location
Germany , Berlin
Salary
Salary:
Not provided
asml.com Logo
ASML
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Degree in a scientific or technical field
  • Relevant professional experience in production and technical environments
  • Experience working with precision / fine mechanical systems
  • Experience working with vacuum technology in an industrial or manufacturing environment
  • Experience working with gas safety systems
  • Experience in analyzing large, heterogeneous data sets
  • Practical experience applying Six Sigma, SPC, PDCA, and continuous improvement methodologies
  • Experience creating manufacturing documentation and decision proposals
  • Hands-on experience in equipment procurement or optimization projects
  • Familiarity with escalation management and risk analyses (e.g. FMEA)
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Process ownership: Independently manage assigned coating/bonding processes
  • Monitoring & optimization: Apply Lean and Six Sigma methods (e.g. SPC) to drive continuous improvement in yield, cost, and cycle time
  • Implement improvements: Execute simple optimizations independently and support more complex process changes
  • Availability & maintenance: Ensure process availability and define maintenance plans
  • Documentation & training: Create and maintain manufacturing documentation and train production teams as a certified trainer
  • NPI & technologies: Adapt existing processes, take over new bonding technologies, and contribute to NPI, PCCSIMs, and ramp-up projects
  • Risk, decisions & collaboration: Participate in FMEAs and ECRs, support equipment procurement, and collaborate closely across production, engineering, D&E, and R&T
What we offer
What we offer
  • Job with bright future prospects at an innovation leader in the semiconductor industry in Berlin Neukölln
  • Remuneration according to company collective agreement (with IG Metall) including 13th monthly salary and variable remuneration components
  • Collective working time: 35 hours/week
  • Flexible arrangement of your daily working hours (depending on the work area)
  • 30 days of vacation
  • Reimbursement of moving expenses for you and your family (starting from 100 km distance)
  • Specific advanced training and development opportunities
  • Access to organized childcare and vacation care
  • Health and sports offers (e.g. subsidy for sports activities, health days, company doctor, free vaccinations, etc.)
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right