R&D Mechanical Engineer - Vibration and Thermal Analysis, Onsite

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Albuquerque, NM | Full‑Time | Regular

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 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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Join our dynamic team as we seek a passionate and highly skilled mechanical engineer specializing in thermal and vibration analysis! We are looking for an exceptional candidate with a proven track record in leveraging advanced finite element analysis (FEA) techniques to tackle the challenges posed by thermal, shock, and vibration loads. Your expertise will play a pivotal role in the development of cutting‑edge electromechanical systems designed to thrive in harsh environments, supporting critical missions of national security significance.

If you are ready to make a meaningful impact and push the boundaries of engineering excellence, we want to hear from you!

On any given day you may be called upon to:

• Develop and refine finite element models and software tools for simulating mechanical static, vibration, and shock loads, as well as conducting thermal analyses of electromechanical components.
• Evaluate instrumentation data to create comprehensive environmental test profiles.
• Assist in the planning, setup, and execution of thermal, vibration, and shock tests on hardware systems to ensure performance and reliability.
• Perform validation activities for finite element models to ensure accuracy and effectiveness.
• Conduct analyses to assess modal vibration of mechanical structures, assemblies, and components, supporting motion studies, fatigue assessments, and environmental validation and verification.
• Integrate Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) models with structural and thermal models to enhance overall system performance.

Due to the nature of work, successful candidate must be able to work onsite.

$102,400 - $199,700

* 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.

• 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 be granted a DOE Q clearance

The Ideal Mechanical Engineering candidate for Sandia National Laboratories will additionally possess the following:

• 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.

Also, for this posting we are seeking individuals with the following experience:

• Proven experience in mechanical static, vibration, and shock analysis, demonstrating a strong understanding of the underlying principles.
• Expertise in developing and analyzing thermal and heat transfer models to optimize system performance.
• Profici…