Are you passionate about mechanical engineering and eager to contribute to critical weapon compatibility efforts within a dynamic and collaborative environment? Join our mechanical engineering team composed of highly experienced subject matter experts who are dedicated to innovation and excellence.
This role offers a unique opportunity to advance your career by gaining hands-on experience in state-of-the-art laboratory settings while expanding your technical expertise in weapon system compatibility. As a key member of the team, you will work closely with senior staff, taking ownership of important technical tasks such as test plan development, lab testing and analytical tool code development, making meaningful contributions to the team¿s success.
On any given day, you may be called on to:
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Define and Document Technical Strategies - Develop and document comprehensive technical strategies to ensure weapon system compatibility with delivery platforms. This includes applying Test, Demonstration, Inspection, and Analysis methodologies, with a focus on data acquisition, aeroscience, and thermal analysis techniques.
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Collaborate Across Organizations -Work closely with multiple weapon systems organizations to maintain traceability to overarching systems engineering efforts, such as weapon qualification and certification.
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Lead Hands-On Tests - Design, execute, and close local mechanical test campaigns in the laboratory environment, including vibration and thermal testing.
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Expand the Knowledge Base - Contribute to Sandia's Compatibility Engineering knowledge base by developing and maintaining formal training materials, coordinating lab tours and workshops for partners across the NSE, and staying current with novel tools and engineering practices to enhance test and analysis methods.
Due to the nature of the work, the selected applicant must be able to work onsite.
