Sandia National Laboratories · 5 hours ago
Senior/Principal - R&D Computer Aided Design and Drafting Technologist, Onsite
Albuquerque, NM
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$75K/yr - $144K/yr
3+ years expSandia National Laboratories is the nation’s premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation, and they are seeking a Computer Aided Design and Drafting Technologist to join their Design Engineer Group. In this role, you will innovate and create detailed product definitions that contribute to national security, collaborating closely with clients and team members to deliver high-quality designs.
GovernmentInformation TechnologyNational Security
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Innovate and Create: Dive into the world of design as you create, modify and evaluate detailed complex component and system definitions by implementing and integrating advanced design solutions. Your ability to implement and integrate cutting-edge design solutions will play a crucial role in shaping our projects
Bring Concepts to Life: Use your skills to design intricate three-dimensional models and detailed drawings of complex objects and systems. Your work will be essential in visualizing and refining concepts that push the boundaries of engineering
Define Products: Play a vital role in defining products by transforming customer concepts into detailed specifications, ensuring clarity and precision in the design process. Present designs to clients
Collaborate and Integrate: Work closely with clients and team members, including CAD Designers, Product Design Engineers, and R&D Mechanical Engineers, to integrate defined requirements into your designs. Your insights and adaptability will ensure that our solutions meet the unique needs of each project
Lead: Lead teams in the design of three-dimensional models and detailed drawings of complex objects and systems
Master CAD Technology: Harness the power of advanced three-dimensional computer-aided design (CAD) software to develop innovative mechanical designs. You'll perform mass property calculations, complex tolerance and interference analyses
Adapt to Evolving Requirements: Be prepared to navigate and refine designs based on evolving requirements, working closely with R&D Engineers to translate conceptual ideas into practical solutions
Analyze and Optimize: Gather and analyze product performance data to drive continuous improvement in design. Develop new methods and concepts. Your analytical skills will help us refine our designs and enhance the overall quality of our products
Qualification
Required
Associate degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology and 3 years relevant experience or equivalent combination of relevant education and work experience
Experience using CAD software for complex 3D solid modeling and mechanical drawing generation and design solutions
Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q security clearance
Preferred
Active DOE Q Clearance
Experience using PTC-Creo software for mechanical design of complex designs and large assemblies
Demonstrated ability in applying mechanical design principles to formulate design concepts and meet product requirements
Application of complex principles of tolerance analysis and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) based on experience or training
Certification such as ASME GDTP Senior level
Experience using a product data management system to manage CAD files
Application of alternative/advanced manufacturing methods for mechanical hardware
Application of Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA) principles
Demonstrated successful teamwork, excellent communication skills (oral and written), and consistent demonstration of good behaviors
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Products
Knowledge and understanding of the NW engineering systems and the NNSA product realization process
Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a diverse team environment
Experience in a lead designer role
Proven ability to mentor and develop staff and develop effective working relationships with peers
Be a recognized technical expert in mechanical design, as evidenced by sharing one's expertise with others, being consulted for technical opinions, or being asked to solve complex mechanical design issues
Participate in corporate or industry-wide training, meetings, and/or conferences (PTC LiveWorks, Interoperability Conference, Etc.) and share knowledge to improve Design Engineering
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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