Mechanical Engineer - Robotics and Autonomy Engineering, Hybrid

Mechanical Engineer - Robotics and Autonomy Engineering, Hybrid

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:

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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 an early‑to‑mid career research engineer to join our dynamic team as a staff member to help us solve some of the most significant modern day technical challenges in national security.

Work with a dynamic, multi‑disciplinary team on fast‑moving, innovative projects that progress from research to real‑world applications that serve the national interest

Develop new methods that enable robotic systems to intelligently perceive, manipulate, and interact with the environment

Create, design, and implement algorithms to enable advanced automation/autonomy, perception solutions, and action based on geometric and semantic perception of surroundings

Develop novel algorithms for autonomous perception, planning, and action for the control of various mechatronic systems

Develop and field novel robots, actuators, and autonomous control systems, including novel R&D drone and counter‑drone applications

Work as part of multidisciplinary science and engineering teams doing cutting edge research and technology development to support the nation's security needs

Execute technical work with excellence to include participating in the development of competitive funding proposals, and publishing results in peer reviewed journals

The successful candidate will lead and support the development of novel solutions for robotic, electromechanical, uncrewed and/or automated/autonomous systems for projects in a fast‑paced team environment. Responsibilities will span the breadth of R&D from applied research to the development and delivery of operational systems.

This position is eligible for occasional telecommuting. The selected applicant must live within a reasonable distance for commuting to the assigned work location on a defined schedule.

$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.

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.

Ability to obtain a DOE Q clearance

The ideal R&D S&E Mechanical Engineering candidate for Sandia National Laboratories will in addition possess the following:

Graduate degree in Mechanical Engineering or a highly related field where an independent research project…