Sandia National Laboratories · 1 day ago
Cleared Senior/Principal Design and Test Engineer - Weapon Subsystems, Onsite
Livermore, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$136K/yr - $271K/yr
5+ years expSandia National Laboratories is the nations premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation, and they are seeking a high performing design and qualification test engineer to join their team. This critical leadership role involves defining and coordinating a necessary body of work to measure product performance for a novel structural component.
GovernmentInformation TechnologyNational Security
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Define test plans, allocate resources, and coordinate scheduling and prioritization of multiple test activities
Hands-on expertise with experimental test methods, including diagnostic transducer theory, application nuances, and limitations
Demonstrated leadership in guiding and holding accountable a diverse group of engineers and scientists
Skilled presenter of technical results and insights to management and executive leadership
Clear and effective communicator within multidisciplinary teams
Qualification
Required
A 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 Clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain Sigma 14/15
Preferred
Graduate degree in Mechanical Engineering or a highly related field where an independent research project was a graduation requirement (e.g., independent project, MS thesis, or PhD dissertation)
Experience with mechanical engineering and product realization in the NNSA complex
Strong verbal and written communication skills, ability to work effectively and lead multidisciplinary teams
Minimum of 5 years of experience leading technical teams through product realization and qualification at the component or system level
Proven ability to coordinate parallel experimental programs involving multiple principal investigators
Broad, multidisciplinary technical knowledge across relevant engineering and scientific domains
Hands-on experience with test equipment, instrumentation, and formal product qualification processes
Solid understanding of power spectral densities, mechanical vibration analysis, shock theory, and accelerated test methodologies
Strong foundation in solid mechanics, including fracture, fatigue and the finite element method
Demonstrated skill in margin assessment, devising test approaches to probe failure mechanisms and modes of concern
Experience with nuclear-weapon qualification processes, including test scoping, execution, and comprehensive documentation
Background in advanced composite materials and polymers, with an understanding of aging and durability considerations
Benefits
Generous vacation
Strong medical and other benefits
Competitive 401k
Learning opportunities
Relocation assistance
Amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance
Company
Sandia National Laboratories
Sandia is a conducts research and development into the non-nuclear components of nuclear weapons.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$4.4MKey Investors
US Department of EnergyARPA-E
2023-09-21Grant· $0.5M
2023-07-27Grant
2023-01-10Grant· $3.7M
Leadership Team
Laura McGill
Deputy Laboratories Director - Nuclear Deterrence, and Chief Technology Officer
Maria Gallardo
CFO Enterprise Risk Management Program Lead
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