Early Career R&D S&E, Mechanical Engineer, Onsite

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We are seeking a highly skilled R&D S&E, Mechanical Engineer, to join our team. As a Mechanical Engineer (Leaks) at the Primary Standards Laboratory, you will play a crucial role in supporting Sandia in its global security missions. The PSL is an ISO 17025 accredited laboratory providing metrology support to the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA). This individual will be responsible for the calibration and certification of measurement/test equipment for NNSA standards laboratories and Sandia line organizations.

This position requires problem solving skills and a high technical capability related to calibration/measurement systems equipment, methods, and procedures. This position also involves generating certificates/reports, developing/maintaining procedures, and working with the project leader to make improvements. The engineers will be responsible for managing their time effectively to provide timely calibration and certification of measuring and test equipment. This position requires problem solving skills and a high technical aptitude related to metrology and calibration spanning a broad range of measurement areas, systems and equipment, methods, and procedures.

Additionally, this candidate will be expected to develop and provide recommendations to resolve calibration issues and improve calibration quality and efficiency.

Your responsibilities will include researching and developing advances in measurement methods, measurement uncertainty analyses, calibration methods and state‑of‑the‑art system qualifications in the areas of gas leaks, gas expansion, and ultra‑high vacuum science. The ideal candidate will have knowledge and experience related to these areas and the ability to apply statistical methods to evaluate measurement uncertainty. You will work with your team to develop new and/or improve existing measurement techniques, data analysis techniques, measurement systems and collaborate to support customers across Sandia's broad national security missions.

Due to the nature of work, successful candidates must be able to work onsite.

$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.

• 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.
• Ability to acquire and maintain a DOE-Q…