Senior/Principal - Product Design Engineer - Design Engineer, Onsite

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
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• 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 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.

$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 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

• 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.
• Experience with model-based definition and design practices.
• Active Security Clearance.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Products.

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 geometric form, interface features, manufacturing specifications, processes, and assembly instructions. We communicate design options and recommended approaches to product development teams, stakeholders, and manufacturing partners. We apply technical judgment based upon engineering principles in the design and development of innovative products in support of our Nations security programs. We provide a positive and inclusive work environment where staff can master new skills, deliver optimal value, and achieve their career goals.

This posting will be open for application submissions for a minimum of three (3) calendar days, including the 'posting date'. Sandia reserves the right to extend the posting date at any time.

Sandia is required by DOE to conduct a pre-employment drug test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, law enforcement records, and employment/education verifications. Applicants for employment need to be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship. If you hold more than one citizenship (i.e., of the U.S. and another country), your ability to obtain a security clearance may be impacted.

Applicants offered employment with Sandia are subject to a federal background investigation to meet the requirements for access to classified information or matter if the duties of the position require a DOE security clearance. Substance abuse or illegal drug use, falsification of information, criminal activity, serious misconduct or other indicators of untrustworthiness can cause a clearance to be denied or terminated by DOE, resulting in the inability to perform the duties assigned and subsequent termination of employment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status and any other protected class under state or federal law.

If you have a Medical Portable Electronic Device (MedPED), such as a pacemaker, defibrillator, drug-releasing pump, hearing aids, or diagnostic equipment and other equipment for measuring, monitoring, and recording body functions such as heartbeat and brain waves, if employed by Sandia National Laboratories you may be required to comply with NNSA security requirements for MedPEDs.

If you have a MedPED and you are selected for an on-site interview at Sandia National Laboratories, there may be additional steps necessary to ensure compliance with NNSA security requirements prior to the interview date.

This Limited Term Employee (LTE) position is a temporary position for one year term, which may be renewed at Sandia's discretion up to a maximum of seven years.

Individuals in LTE positions may bid on regular Sandia positions as internal candidates, and in some cases may be converted to regular career positions during their term if warranted by ongoing operational needs, continuing availability of funds, and satisfactory job performance.