Senior​/Principal - Product Design Engineer - Design Engineer, 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
* World-changing technologies. Life-changing careers. Learn more about Sandia at: http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..gov

* These benefits vary by job classification.

What Your Job Will Be Like:

We are seeking a highly motivated Product Design Engineer (PDE) with a passion for product design and development of mechanical components.

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

+ Create, modify, and evaluate complex component and system definition by implementing and integrating advanced design solutions.

+ Lead teams in the design of three-dimensional models and detailed drawings of complex objects and systems.

+ Present designs to clients.

+ Independently determine and gather product requirements and apply new concepts and options to product design.

+ Utilize three-dimensional computer-aided design (CAD) software to develop and propose mechanical designs and perform complex analysis and review various designs and applications.

+ Analyze product performance and results to improve designs and develop new methods and concepts.

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

Salary Range:

$102,400 - $199,700

* 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:

+ A Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering 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.

+ 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.

+ Demonstrates the ability in applying mechanical engineering design principles to formulate design concepts and meet product requirements.

+ Independently apply principles of tolerance analysis and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) based on experience, training, or certification such as ASME GDTP technologist level.

+ Demonstrates the ability to perform analysis and calculations (stress, thermal, material properties, Etc.) to ensure that requirements are met and to optimize designs.

+ Experience using a product data management system to manage CAD files.

+ Application of manufacturing methods for mechanical hardware.

+ Application of Design for Manufacturing and Assembly principles.

+ Demonstrates successful teamwork, excellent communication skills (oral and written), and consistent demonstration of good behaviors.

+ Knowledge and understanding of the Nuclear Weapons engineering systems and the NNSA product realization process.

+ Demonstrates the ability to work independently and in a diverse team environment.

+ Experience in a lead designer role (individually or as a team leader).

+ Proven ability to mentor and develop staff and develop effective working relationships with peers.

+ Complete tolerance analysis using CETOL (or equivalent) software for 3D tolerance analysis.

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Experience with model-based definition and design practices.

+ Active Security Clearance.

+ Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Products.

About Our Team:

Sandia's Design Engineering Group consists of multiple mechanical design departments that provide design engineering services using Computer Aided Design (CAD) software such as PTC Creo and other 3D modeling tools. 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…