Nevada National Security Sites · 14 hours ago
Scorpius Systems Engineer (Multi-Level)
North Las Vegas, NV
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$119K/yr - $182K/yr
5+ years expNevada National Security Sites is managed by Mission Support and Test Services, LLC, which operates to ensure the security of the United States through high-hazard experimentation and incident response capabilities. The role of Scorpius Systems Engineer involves collaborating with various partners to design and operate the Scorpius Accelerator for generating high-energy x-ray bursts, while maintaining configuration management and compliance throughout its lifecycle.
Government Administration
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Collaborate with our partners at LANL, LLNL, and SNL to understand and document the needs and constraints of the Scorpius system, defining both functional and non-functional requirements
Collaborate with the Asset Manager to develop a structured hierarchy to enable the tracking of individual components of the accelerator up to the entire integrated system
Collaborate with the Asset Manager to develop Asset management Plans for controlling lifecycle maintenance of the Scorpius accelerator
Assist with the integration of CREO based design documents from our partners at LANL, LLNL, and SNL into a cohesive, fully functional model
Work with Scorpius system Subject Matter Experts to document the structure, components, and interrelationships within the Scorpius system, ensuring that all parts work effectively together
Perform and/or support verification and validation testing to ensure that the system meets the defined requirements
Identify risks and develop mitigations plans, working with the LANL risk manager
Employ trouble-shooting and problem-solving skills to resolve unexpected issues that develop during installation, commissioning and operations
Develop documentation to ensure configuration management of the system is maintained over its 30-year lifecycle
This job requires everyday collaboration with engineers, technicians, designers, Craft, vendors, and Laboratory Partners to make sure that the configuration management of the system is established and maintained
Plan and prepare administrative and technical documents as required
Actively participate in regulatory investigations, corrective action plans, and continuous improvement planning
Frequent travel to the NNSS forward areas is required (approximately 30 miles beyond the Mercury gate)
Devises imaginative, thorough, and practical solutions requiring evaluation of standards and processes. Solutions may be unique
Contributes to strategies, reports and technical proposals
Receives general direction and technical guidance on complex issues and projects of broad scope
Performs technical activities that require interpretation and correlation of codes and standards, complex computer software, and unique processes and procedures tailored for the work being executed
Serves as lead on teams requiring coordination with other teams. Coordinates work with other project team members
Devises solutions to highly complex technical problems of broad scope. Solutions may require resolving conflicting customer expectations and design requirements, utilizing unconventional technology and materials, and cross-disciplinary integration
Provides expertise in operational goals
Serve as consultant to less experienced engineers, providing practical advice on implementation of solutions for organizational goals
Defines customer needs and develops technical proposals
Oversees equipment and procedures for testing and solving problems
Keeps abreast of new technological developments, methods or materials, keeping management informed of important new advances
Ensures team’s processes and deliverables comply with laws, codes, orders, and MSTS policies and procedures
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in an engineering program accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) required for Civil, Mechanical and Electrical engineering degrees
Or Calculus-based STEM bachelor's degree in engineering
Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering Preferred
Or Professional Engineer license
Plus at least 5 years' relevant experience for Senior Engineer
Plus at least 9 years' relevant experience for Principal Engineer
Proven ability to manage complex projects and deliver results within established timelines
Proven ability integrating electrical, mechanical and control systems in large complex machinery
Demonstrated ability to read and understand drawings
Strong communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills to effectively collaborate with various stakeholders
Highly accomplished technical writing skills and affinity for producing procedures and documentation
Demonstrate a strong ability to identify, analyze and solve problems
Ability to work under minimal supervision, follow written and verbal instructions, work independently, and work as part of a team
Ability to execute work in a disciplined manner to demonstrate compliance with laws, codes, orders, and MSTS policies and procedures
Proficiency in Microsoft suite of software
Must possess a valid driver's license
Preferred
Working knowledge of Creo computer aided design and drafting (CADD) software and Windchill PDM
Demonstrated proficiency with Maximo or a similar enterprise asset management (EAM) system
Experience in digitally twinning technologies and its application to complex systems
Knowledge of risk management principles as applied to asset health and operational reliability
Strong understanding of development of lifecycle management principles, including design, acquisition, operation, maintenance, and disposal
Experience working in a team environment that includes scientists, engineers, technicians, designers, and Craft/maintenance personnel
Experience with accelerator facilities, research infrastructure, or other highly specialized scientific equipment is highly desirable
Familiarity with Department of Energy (DOE) regulations and requirements related to asset management and facility operations a plus
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision
Both a pension and a 401k
Paid time off and 96 hours of paid holidays
Relocation (if located more than 75 miles from work location)
Tuition assistance and reimbursement
Company
Nevada National Security Sites
The Nevada National Security Sites help ensure the security of the United States and its allies by: supporting the stewardship of the nation’s nuclear deterrent; providing nuclear and radiological emergency response capabilities and training; contributing to key nonproliferation and arms control initiatives; executing national-level experiments in support of the National Laboratories; working with national security customers and other federal agencies on important national security activities; and providing long-term environmental stewardship of the NNSS’s Cold War legacy.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Melissa Biernacinski
Action Officer, Government/Customer Relations and Strategic Partnerships
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