What Your Job Will Be Like:

We are seeking a hardworking and dedicated Lead Mechanical Engineer who is passionate about and able to lead engineering systems development activities for future Sandia programs and work for our customers. The successful candidate will join a highly motivated, highly integrated, cross-functional team contributing to the system design of a new Air Force Reentry Vehicle (RV) warhead. This warhead is expected to become a Phase 1 Program imminently (either in late FY24 or early FY25). During Phase 1 the successful candidate will lead trade studies in order to: Understand the viable trade space and enable informed architectural decisions. Establish a technical robust design with a defensible qualification program. Identify driving requirements in order to inform the development of a Stockpile-to-Target Sequence (STS) and Military Characteristics (MCs) As the program progresses, it is expected that the successful candidate becomes the Lead Mechanical Engineer for the warhead design. On any given day, you may be called on to: Plan, conduct, and execute Sandia's science and engineering programs within the spectrum of fundamental research, development, or demonstration. Synthesize anticipated future deterrence needs to define weapon system and subsystem requirements. Define and guide development of weapons systems’ architectures and layouts. Conduct or direct system-level design architecture analysis that combines a number of component parts or subsystems into a complete functional system. Define future technology development needs for Sandia. Develop advanced engineering demonstrator and/or test units, conduct testing, and analyze test results. Interface with external partners and stakeholders to define program goals and requirements. The selected applicant will be located on-site at Livermore, CA site.Due to the nature of the work, the selected applicant must be able to work onsite. Qualifications We Require: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Systems Engineering, or related field with at least (8) years of relevant experience; Master's degree in one of the fields with at least (4) years relevant experience; or Ph.D. in one of these fields. Active DOE Q-level security clearance. Ability to obtain and maintain additional clearances, as needed. Qualifications We Desire: Significant proven experience with the development of components or systems for nuclear weapons. Demonstrated experience in developing strong/trusting relationships with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders. Evidence of successfully negotiating requirements. Evidence of successfully operating in an ambiguous space. Demonstrated experience leading a technical team to a successful delivery. Demonstrated experience in multiple of the following areas: Requirements management Development of system themes, architectures, interface definitions, functional decomposition, and/or qualification System integration Test design and implementation including requirements verification Proven technical background with experience in multiple of the following areas: Programming in a high-level language (MATLAB, C/C++, Java, LabVIEW, Python, etc.) Computer Aided Design (Solidworks, CREO, etc.) Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) Hands-on testing and debugging complex systems in a lab/test facility environment Mechatronics Modelling and simulation code integration Optimization methods and processes, trade space analysis, and decision making tools Multidisciplinary Design and Analysis methods Evidence of strong verbal and written communication skills, including significant writing, interpersonal, and formal briefing capabilities. Proven ability to work within multidisciplinary team environments and in conjunction with diverse collaborators. Evidence of independent resourcefulness in the development of new ideas or programs. Evidence of the ability to conduct and lead engineering work in a systems context.