Cleared Mechanical Engineer - Secure Transportation Solutions, Onsite
Carlsbad, Eddy County, New Mexico, 88221, USA
Listed on 2026-09-30
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Cleared Mechanical Engineer - Secure Transportation Solutions, OnsiteSandia 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:
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://.gov
* These benefits vary by job classification.
What Your Job Will Be Like:We are seeking a R&D S&E, Mechanical Engineer to join a dynamic team that helps tackle some of the most challenging issues facing our nation's security! You could be the highly motivated R&D Mechanical Engineer we're looking for to be part of our diverse team! An opening exists for a mechanical engineer to lead and support teams in the design, development, production, sustainment and field support of the new Armored (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). are used by DOE's Office of Secure Transportation (OST) and other customers in the safe and secure transportation of US nuclear weapons, special nuclear materials, and other high-value assets.
Onany given day, you may be called on to:
Work collaboratively with other staff and technologists on many challenging and innovative projects to design quality mechanical engineering solutions
Design components and systems for their entire lifecycle, 'cradle to grave'
Provide technical guidance to laboratory technologists
Join our team and achieve your dreams while making a difference!
Due to the nature of this work the selected applicant must work onsite.
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 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.
Active DOE Q clearance or Equivalent
Qualifications We Desire: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 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.
Also, for this posting we are seeking individuals with the following experience:A Masters in Mechanical Engineering plus 2 years of experience or equivalent experience
Experience designing mechanical components or systems
Proven experience leading a project
Experience in automotive engineering or hobbies that include repair/restoration/customizing of automobiles, motorcycles, aircraft, etc.
Familiarity with technical drawings and 3D solid modeling (e.g. CAD, Solid Works, Creo, Catia, Micro Station, etc.)
Ability to apply creative problem-solving techniques to derive sound engineering solutions when multiple constraints exist.
Experience using engineering principles to research, design, or develop mechanical & structural systems.
Excellent personal interaction skills with management, technologists, and peers
The ability to work effectively in a close team environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
About Our Team:Department 6623 supports the Sandia National Laboratories nuclear weapon community in efforts…
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