Job Description

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.

What Your Job Will Be Like:

We are seeking a Product Design Engineer to join our team.

On any given day, you may be called on to:

• Create, modify, and evaluate component and system definition by implementing and integrating design solutions.
• Design three-dimensional models and detailed drawings of complex objects and systems and/or lead teams in the design.
• Gather, determine, and integrate product requirements based on client needs.
• Utilize three-dimensional computer-aided design (CAD) software to develop and propose mechanical designs and perform mass property calculations and dimensional tolerance and interference analyses.
• Gather, analyze, and present data and results to improve designs.

You may be interviewed and/or hired into one of several design engineering departments within the Design Engineering Group.

Due to the nature of the work, the selected applicant must be able to work onsite.

Salary Range:

$70,200 - $157,500

*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.

Qualifications We Require:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or other relevant discipline or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
• Experience using CAD software for 3D solid modeling and mechanical drawing generation.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q security clearance.

Qualifications We Desire:

• Experience using PTC-Creo software for mechanical engineering and design.
• Demonstrated ability in applying mechanical engineering design principles to formulate design concepts and meet product requirements.
• Demonstrated ability in applying principles of tolerance analysis and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
• Certification such as ASME GDTP technologist level.
• Demonstrated ability to perform analysis and calculations (stress, thermal, material properties, Etc.) to ensure that requirements are met and optimize designs.
• Experience using a product data management system to manage CAD files.
• Application of Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA) principles.
• Demonstrated successful teamwork, excellent communication skills (oral and written), and consistent demonstration of good behaviors.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Products.
• Knowledge and understanding of the NW engineering systems and the NNSA product realization process.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a diverse team environment.
• Active Security Clearance.
• Experience in a lead designer role.
• Proven ability to mentor and develop staff and develop effective working relationships with peers.
• Experience with 3D tolerance analysis using CETOL (or equivalent) software.

About Our Team:

Sandia\'s “Design Engineering Group” includes multiple mechanical design departments that provide design engineering services using Computer Aided Design (CAD) software such as PTC Creo. We partner with engineering teams across the lab to produce innovative design solutions based on high-quality CAD models and drawings. We ensure fit, form, and function using Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), while ensuring manufacturability and maintainability of designs. We determine the physical characteristics of the product including geometric form, interface features, manufacturing specifications, processes, and assembly instructions. We communicate design options and recommended approaches to product development teams, stakeholders, and manufacturing partners. We apply technical judgment based upon engineering principles in the design and development of innovative products in support of our Nation’s security programs. We provide a positive and inclusive work environment where staff can master new skills, deliver optimal value, and achieve their career goals.

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.

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.

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.

Position Information:

This Limited Term Employee (LTE) position is a temporary position for one year term, which may be renewed at Sandia\'s discretion up to a maximum of seven years.

Individuals in LTE positions may bid on regular Sandia positions as internal candidates, and in some cases may be converted to regular career positions during their term if warranted by ongoing operational needs, continuing availability of funds, and satisfactory job performance.

Job ID: 693965

Job Family: EN

Regular/Temporary Position: T

Full/Part-Time Status: F

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.