Job Description

About Sandia:

Sandia National Laboratories is the nation’s premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation, with teams of specialists focused on cutting-edge work in a broad array of areas. Some of the main reasons we love our jobs:

• Challenging work with amazing impact that contributes to security, peace, and freedom worldwide
• Extraordinary co-workers
• Some of 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 vacations, strong medical and other benefits, competitive 401k, learning opportunities, relocation assistance and amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance*

World-changing technologies. Life-changing careers. Learn more about Sandia at: http://www.sandia.gov*These benefits vary by job classification.

What Your Job Will Be Like:

We are seeking a Computer Aided Design and Drafting Technologist

On any given day, you may be called on to:

• Create, modify, and evaluate complex component and system definition by implementing and integrating advanced design solutions
• Lead teams in the design of three-dimensional models and detailed drawings of complex objects and systems
• Present designs to clients
• Independently determine or gather product requirements and apply new concepts and options to product design
• Utilize three-dimensional computer-aided design (CAD) software to develop and propose mechanical designs and perform mass property calculations and complex tolerance and interference analyses
• Analyze product performance and results to improve designs and develop new methods and concepts

*You may be interviewed and/or hired into one of several design engineering departments within the Design Engineering Group.

Qualifications We Require:

• 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

Qualifications We Desire:

• 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
• Active Security Clearance
• 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

About Our Team:

Sandia's “Design Engineering Group” includes multiple mechanical design departments that provide design engineering services using Computer Aided Design (CAD) software such as PTC Creo. 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 seven (7) calendar days, including the ‘posting date’. Sandia reserves the right to extend the posting date at any time.

Security Clearance:

Sandia is required by DOE to conduct a pre-employment drug test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, law enforcement records, and employment/education verifications. Applicants for employment need to be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship. If you hold more than one citizenship (i.e., of the U.S. and another country), your ability to obtain a security clearance may be impacted.

Applicants offered employment with Sandia are subject to a federal background investigation to meet the requirements for access to classified information or matter if the duties of the position require a DOE security clearance. Substance abuse or illegal drug use, falsification of information, criminal activity, serious misconduct or other indicators of untrustworthiness can cause a clearance to be denied or terminated by DOE, resulting in the inability to perform the duties assigned and subsequent termination of employment.

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.

Job ID: 692949

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.