Cleared Senior/Principal Mechanical Engineer - Space Mission Engineering Program Office, Onsite

Sandia Corporation•Albuquerque, NM

30d•$114,000 - $227,500•Onsite

About The Position

Sandia¿s Space Mission Engineering Program Office (SMEPO) strives to enhance national security by creating the future of space. To this end we seek the toughest unmet, space-based mission challenges for our DoD and IC partners. Solving these problems requires acting as a trusted resource, leveraging innovative ideas, applying differentiating technologies, and harnessing the strength of Sandia¿s unique capabilities. We are seeking an experienced R&D Mechanical Engineer to join our space flight efforts in the areas of optical remote sensing, space control, and rapid realization. The successful candidate will have demonstrated the ability to strengthen partnerships, work with DoD or IC sponsors, mature enabling technologies, and execute space flight payloads through full lifecycle.

Requirements

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-level and SCI clearance, or DOD equivalent (TS/SCI) security clearance.

Nice To Haves

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.
Four (4) or more years hands-on experience with space flight systems (designs/architecture, realization/build, testing and deployment).
Two (2) or more years of experience with DOD or IC communities.
Five (5) or more years of mechanical design experience, including CAD packages like Solidworks or CREO.
Three (3) or more years project leadership experience with DOD or IC communities
Experience implementing and leading SCI and/or Special Access Program (SAP) level technical projects
Demonstrated ability to work well in a diverse, multidisciplinary teaming environment and effectively communicate and collaborate with external and internal partners.
Demonstrated ability to develop and present proposals (cost/schedule/scope/conceptual design) to internal and external partners
Demonstrated ability to lead small teams
Experience with rapid development methods, including tools like additive manufacturing or approaches like AGILE
Possess a strong dedication to positive teaming dynamics, strong written and verbal skills, detail oriented with a keen focus on supporting sponsors
Experience designing optomechanical and electromechanical systems
Ability to develop simple coe to interface with mechanism, components, testers, etc.

Responsibilities

Independently design or develop solutions to complex technical problems.
Build and test space flight systems or associated prototypes.
Support or lead diverse, multidisciplinary internal teams to realize new flight payloads.
Engage with external sponsors and Sandia leadership.
Generate and deliver proposals, reports, or presentations.
Identify gaps and opportunities to drive innovation.
Provide mentoring, coaching, and guidance for less-experienced staff.
Work in a secure environment, protecting information and results as required.

Benefits

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

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