R&D S&E, Mechanical Engineering - National Solar Thermal Test Facility, Onsite

About the role

We are seeking an R&D Mechanical Engineer (job title: R&D S&E, Mechanical Engineering) to join our team. This role will lead the NSTTF's operations, maintenance, and continuous improvement program for our test capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the NSTTF Site programmatic maintenance program & reporting.
• Lead or support large scale testing.
• Work with Facilities to improve our capabilities.
• Plan and coordinate testing program and schedules.
• Oversee site inventory (e.g., Propane inventory, programmatic equipment inventory, etc).
• Develop and maintain a calibration program (i.e. calibration of gauges, IR, and Measurement tools for DOW customers).
• Implement a controls and data automation suite across the site.

Requirements

• 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 obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance.

Qualifications

• 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.

Desired Qualifications

• Active DOE Q-level security clearance.
• Experience in 3D CAD design and the development of mechanical components.
• Experience with large scale test programs or supporting environmental tests for ND applications.
• Experience with FMEA or Risk Analysis Methods for large scale test programs.
• Familiarity with equipment or systems start up for verification, validation, and qualification.
• Experience with Maximo or other maintenance tracking software.

Benefits

• Challenging work with amazing impact that contributes to security, peace, and freedom worldwide.
• Extraordinary co-workers.
• The best tools, equipment, and research facilities in the world.
• 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.

Pay

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. Salary Range $102,400 - $199,700.

Schedule

Onsite work is required.

Contact

To learn more about Sandia National Laboratories, visit: http://www.sandia.gov.