W80-4 Data Recorder Mechanical Engineer (Experienced)

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.

NNSA Requirements for MedPEDs:

If you have a Medical Portable Electronic Device (MedPED), such as a pacemaker, defibrillator, drug-releasing pump, hearing aids, or diagnostic equipment and other equipment for measuring, monitoring, and recording body functions such as heartbeat and brain waves, if employed by Sandia National Laboratories you may be required to comply with NNSA security requirements for MedPEDs.

If you have a MedPED and you are selected for an on-site interview at Sandia National Laboratories, there may be additional steps necessary to ensure compliance with NNSA security requirements prior to the interview date.

Salary Range:

$116,600 - $229,500

*Salary range is estimated, and actual salary will be determined after consideration of the selected candidate's experience and qualifications, and application of any approved geographic salary differential.

What Your Job Will Be Like:

We are seeking an experienced R&D Mechanical Engineer to be part of a team responsible for the design, test, and verification of the mechanical aspects of a Compatibility Test Unit (CTU) Data Recorder for the W80-4 program. The candidate will be responsible for leading the mechanical design of a Tester to test and calibrate a Data Recorder out in the field. The ability to work with a cross-functional engineering team is critical to deliver the Data Recorder as well as the Tester on time and meeting requirements.

On any given day, the Mechanical Engineer may be called to:

• Team with stakeholders, CTU and/or Aircraft Compatibility, to understand and document the Data Recorder Tester needs and requirements
• Work with the Data Recorder product team as well as the Tester team, which comprises of Mechanical, Electrical, and Firmware engineers, to realize a Tester that can be used in a system configuration out in the field.
• Use critical thinking to troubleshoot both mechanical and electromechanical issues with the product/Tester and help provide solutions within programmatic constraints
• Use CREO and PDMlink to design, model, and lead the Tester development
• Perform and analyze FEA simulations for stress, strain, modal and thermal environments
• Create test plans, test, and document to characterize mechanical performance of the Tester and/or Data Recorder
• Work with vendors and Sandia buyers to procure development parts
• Work with MCAD and the product definition team to create and authorize drawings

Qualifications We Require:

• Bachelor's degree in relevant engineering field plus 5 years of related experience; OR Master's degree in relevant engineering field plus 1-year related experience or equivalent
• Demonstrated experience with CAD design tool(s)
• Demonstrated ability to work well in a team environment and collaborate with internal organizations and external production facilities and suppliers
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q security clearance
• Ability to travel up to 25%
• Ability to work on-site at the Livermore, CA facility

Qualifications We Desire:

• Demonstrated breadth of knowledge in Mechanical Engineering and other engineering fields through school projects or work experience
• Familiarity with Nuclear Weapons Product Realization Lifecycle, 6.X process
• Top-notch verbal and written skills, including the ability to develop and present briefings that are clear and compelling
• Demonstrated experience working with and across a broad range of stakeholders
• Currently holding an active security clearance; DOE Q or DOD TS
• Ability to work well in a collaborative team environment

About Our Team:

Organization 8434, Telemetry Engineering II - along with sister departments 08432, 08433, 08435 and 08436- has responsibility for the design, development, and qualification of weapon system instrumentation (or telemetry systems) for use in Joint Test Assemblies (JTAs) for the entire US nuclear arsenal. The JTA program is a cornerstone of the Stockpile Evaluation Program and allows critical assessment of the weapon system, DoD platform, and support personnel performance. To fulfill its mission responsibilities, Organization 8434 employs a diverse and talented group of electrical engineers, mechanical engineers, and technologists. The Organization collaborates with other NW groups within Sandia and across the Nuclear Weapons Complex, including NNSA, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Los Alamos National Laboratory, the production agencies (National Security Center and Pantex), and the DoD. Organization 08434 is also expected to have significant interactions with other DOE Laboratories and other NNSA entities (beyond the NW Complex), the DoD, and other government agencies.

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 areas. Some 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 technologies. Life-changing careers. Learn 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 verifications. Applicants for employment need to be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship. If you hold more than one citizenship (i.e., of the U.S. and 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 clearance. Substance 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.

Job ID: 687711