Senior/Principal Computer Aided Design Technologist - Design Engineering, Onsite

About the role

We are seeking a Computer Aided Design and Drafting Technologist to join our Design Engineer Group. In this role, you will be at the forefront of innovation, transforming customer concepts into detailed product definitions that make a difference in national security. Each day will present exciting challenges and opportunities to showcase your creativity and technical expertise while contributing to critical initiatives in Nuclear Deterrence.

What Your Job Will Be Like

• Innovate and Create: Dive into the world of design as you create, modify and evaluate detailed complex components and system definitions by implementing and integrating advanced design solutions.
• 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.
• Mastery of 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.

Due to the nature of work, successful applicant will be required to work onsite.

Qualifications

• 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.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience using PTC-Creo software for mechanical design of complex designs and large assemblies.
• Experience using AutoCAD software.
• Demonstrated ability in applying mechanical design principles to formulate design concepts and meet product requirements.
• Experience in a lead designer role.
• Proven ability to mentor and develop staff and develop effective working relationships with peers.

About Our Team

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 Nation's security programs. We provide a positive and inclusive work environment where staff can master new skills, deliver optimal value, and achieve their career goals.

Posting Duration

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.

EEO

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.

NNSA Requirements for MedPEDs

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.

Position Information

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.