Cleared Senior/Principal R&D Mechanical Engineer - Targets, Countermeasures and Associated Objects (TCAO), Onsite

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We are seeking high level project lead and technical contributor to support the Targets, Countermeasures and Associated Objects (TCAO) program. The successful candidate is required to have a strong technical background and have a proven record of leading and contributing to technical teams. They will work with both experienced and junior staff members and technologists and will ultimately be responsible for the successful design, testing, evaluation, management, and deployment of flight hardware in support of the Missile Defense Agency.

$117,500 - $235,700

*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 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.
• Active DOE Q-level security clearance or equivalent.

The ideal R&D S&E Mechanical Engineer 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

• Proficiency with CAD Systems (e.g., Pro/E, Creo, or SolidWorks), as well as tolerance analysis methods.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes used for precision metal parts.
• Component engineering experience with procurements, inspections, and review of data packages.
• Experience with test plans and procedures, work instructions and process flow travelers.
• Present designs, tests results, and findings to peers, customers, and management in formal and informal settings.
• Experience in design and analysis with mechanical engineering tools (e.g. Solidworks, Creo, Abaqus).
• Working knowledge Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing.
• Experience in technical project leadership or management.
• Excellent communication and people skills working both as a team lead and as a team member.
• Excellent technical communication skills including the ability to; prepare and present presentations, clearly written reports, and technical work instructions.
• Proven track record interacting with diverse teams.

The Advanced Concepts and Mission Payloads department is focused on defining advanced technology concepts and future target mission requirements in support of Missile, Air and Space Defense programs. Additionally, the department tests concepts both experimentally and in flight to deliver modeling and simulation truth data, while providing mission payloads in support of Missile Defense Agency's (MDA) Ballistic Missile Defense System.

Sandia National Labs Department 5415 (Advanced Concepts and Mission Payloads), supports the missions of Integrated Military Systems with innovative concept development and revolutionary technology demonstrations supporting Sandia's contributions to the Missile Defense Program for our nation and allies. This includes engagement through advanced technology development of innovative countermeasures, future integrated target systems, and mod/sim in support of architecture and mission analysis. This is performed through active interfacing with multiple Sandia organizations and external agencies to include the Missile Defense Agency and other DoW agencies.

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.

Position requires a Department of Energy (DOE) Q security clearance to start, or equivalent active security clearance with another U.S. government agency (e.g., DOD). Sandia is required by DOE directive 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 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.

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