Senior​/Principal - R&D Computer Aided Design and Drafting Technologist, Onsite

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 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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We are seeking a Computer Aided Design and Drafting Technologists to join our Design Engineer Group. In this role, you will be at the forefront of innovation, transforming customer concepts into detailed product definitions that make a difference in national security. Each day will present exciting challenges and opportunities to showcase your creativity and technical expertise while contributing to critical initiatives in Nuclear Deterrence.

Join us at Sandia National Labs, where your contributions will not only advance your career but also help shape the future of technology!

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

• Innovate and Create
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  Dive into the world of design as you create, modify and evaluate detailed complex component and system definitions by implementing and integrating advanced design solutions. Your ability to implement and integrate cutting-edge design solutions will play a crucial role in shaping our projects.
• Bring Concepts to Life
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  Use your skills to design intricate three-dimensional models and detailed drawings of complex objects and systems. Your work will be essential in visualizing and refining concepts that push the boundaries of engineering.
• Define Products: Play a vital role in defining products by transforming customer concepts into detailed specifications, ensuring clarity and precision in the design process. Present designs to clients.
• Collaborate and Integrate
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  Work closely with clients and team members, including CAD Designers, Product Design Engineers, and R&D Mechanical Engineers, to integrate defined requirements into your designs. Your insights and adaptability will ensure that our solutions meet the unique needs of each project.
• Lead
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  Lead teams in the design of three-dimensional models and detailed drawings of complex objects and systems.
• Master CAD Technology
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  Harness the power of advanced three-dimensional computer-aided design (CAD) software to develop innovative mechanical designs. You ll perform mass property calculations, complex tolerance and interference analyses.
• Adapt to Evolving Requirements
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  Be prepared to navigate and refine designs based on evolving requirements, working closely with R&D Engineers to translate conceptual ideas into practical solutions.
• Analyze and Optimize
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  Gather and analyze product performance data to drive continuous improvement in design. Develop new methods and concepts. Your analytical skills will help us refine our designs and enhance the overall quality of our products.

Due to the nature of the work, the selected applicant will be required to work onsite. Applicants on this requisition may be interviewed by multiple organizations at Sandia National Laboratories

Salary Range

$74,700 - $144,400

* 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

• Associate degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology and 3 years relevant experience or equivalent combination of relevant education and work experience.
• Experience using CAD software for complex 3D solid modeling and mechanical drawing generation and design solutions.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q security clearance

Qualifications We Desire

• Active DOE Q Clearance
• Experience using PTC-Creo software for mechanical design of complex designs and large assemblies
• Demonstrated ability in applying mechanical design principles to formulate design concepts and meet product requirements
• Application of complex principles of tolerance analysis and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) based on experience or training
• Certification such as ASME GDTP Senior level
• Experience using a product data management system to manage CAD files
• Application of alternative/advanced manufacturing methods for mechanical…