Cleared O-Ring Product Lead; Mechanical - Env Controls and Sensors Team, NM​/CA, Onsite

Job Overview

We are seeking an R&D S&E, Mechanical Engineer to assume the O-Ring Product Lead role within the Product Realization Teams (PRT). The candidate will work with a wide variety of technical staff including mechanical engineers, designers, analysts, materials scientists, chemists, test personnel as well as the PRT Lead as you complete engineering activities that span the full product development cycle within the Nuclear Deterrence (ND) Product Realization Framework.

Key responsibilities include:

• Develop designs to a production-ready state through iterative design-build-test cycles and collaboration with the production agency.
• Support qualification test and documentation efforts for the desiccant design.
• Prepare for and present to diverse audiences at technical design reviews and programmatic meetings.
• Development and release of product realization documentation to include: specification documents, drawings, qualification plans, surveillance plans, etc.
• Resolve producibility and inspectability issues associated with product by working with the production agency.
• Partner with engineers at Sandia in Systems and across the complex to ensure the success of the project.
• Act as interface between design and production agencies.
• Assist in integration activities with various teams and PRTs.

• Collaborate with systems organizations, subcomponent teams, quality assurance, program management, and production facilities to ensure cohesive project execution.
• Partner with technical teams, customers, and quality organizations to develop comprehensive qualification plans and verification strategies.
• Work closely with production agency counterparts to facilitate smooth transitions from development to full-scale production.
• Ensure timely, transparent, and effective communication among team members, management, and system organizations.

Applicants must be able to work onsite 100% of the time at either Livermore, CA or Albuquerque, NM campus locations.

The position requires an ability to travel up to 25% to support the mission.

Applicants on this requisition may be interviewed by multiple organizations at Sandia National Laboratories.

$102,400 - $199,700

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

• 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.
• Position requires an active DOE Q-level Security Clearance or equivalent.

• 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.
• MS in mechanical/aeronautical engineering.
• Experience designing mechanical hardware.
• Experience with computer aided design tools (Creo/ProE, Solid Works etc.).
• Experience getting hardware manufactured and working through production challenges.
• Experience building and assembling hardware you designed.
• 3-5 years relevant work experience.
• Experience creating, interpreting, and reviewing drawings, including GD&T.
• Environmental testing experience (writing test plans, data acquisition, executing tests).
• Experience working in or closely with Center 1800 materials community.
• Familiarity with computational simulation and modeling tools.
• Excellent verbal and written skills, including the ability to develop and present briefings.

The Environmental Controls and Sensors Department is a newly established team dedicated to delivering capabilities-based technical expertise focused on creating, controlling, verifying, and maintaining optimal internal system environments. This includes limiting the ingress of water, oxygen, and electromagnetic radiation (EMR) energy to ensure system integrity.

As part of the Nuclear Deterrence Stockpile Systems and Component Engineering Center, the department plays a critical role in ensuring the safety, reliability, and security of the U.S. nuclear weapons stockpile. Our team consists of highly motivated engineers who specialize in product engineering design, development, and qualifications, supporting both current weapon stockpile needs and modernization efforts.

• 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…