Senior/Principal - R&D Computer Aided Design and Drafting Technologist, Onsite

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 vacation, 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

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What Your Job Will Be Like:

We are seeking a Computer Aided Design and Drafting Technologists 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.

Join us at Sandia National Labs, where your contributions will not only advance your career but also help shape the future of technology!

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

• Innovate and Create: Dive into the world of design as you create, modify and evaluate detailed complex component and system definitions by implementing and integrating advanced design solutions. Your ability to implement and integrate cutting-edge design solutions will play a crucial role in shaping our projects.
• 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.
• Master 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 the work, the selected applicant will be required to work onsite. Applicants on this requisition may be interviewed by multiple organizations at Sandia National Laboratories

Salary Range:

$74,700 - $144,400

*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.

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:

• Active DOE Q Clearance
• 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
• 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 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: 696854

Job Family: RD

Regular/Temporary Position: T

Full/Part-Time Status: F

Client-provided location(s): Albuquerque, NM

Job ID: Departmend_Of_Energy_-_Sandia_National_Laboratories_FGB-696854

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2026-02-03T18:39:05