Nevada National Security Sites · 7 hours ago
Mechanical Engineer I
023-1001-1, Mercury, NV, 89023, US
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$68K/yr - $102K/yrMission Support and Test Services, LLC (MSTS) manages and operates the Nevada National Security Site for the U.S. National Nuclear Security Administration. The role involves performing duties as a facility/system engineer to ensure safe operational readiness for the Device Assembly Facility, assisting senior engineers, and contributing to design and technical analysis activities.
Government Administration
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Responsible for assisting more senior engineers in maintaining overall cognizance of assigned facility systems, providing systems engineering support for operations and maintenance, and technical support of line management safety responsibilities for ensuring continued system operational readiness
May validate physical configuration of assigned system. May assist more senior engineers in maintaining and updating system documents for Configuration Management
Works under direct supervision with general guidance from more senior engineers
Performs work of limited scope and basic complexity
Develops solutions to routine technical problems. Focus on applying academic knowledge to the work and developing good work/team habits
Assists in compiling and summarizing data
Participates in developing field programs and designs using pre-determined principles and practices
Contributes to designs, strategies, reports and technical proposals
Performs design and technical analysis activities using prescribed codes and standards, computer software, and generally accepted best management practices
Assists in defining specifications for procurements and initiate purchase requests
Works with outside vendors as required to obtain relevant information
Participates on routine projects
May serve as a member of work teams
May monitor work of and provide guidance to skilled technicians and other support personnel
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
Or, for Architects, Certification from the National Council or Architectural Registration Board (NCARB)
Or Professional Engineer license
Skill building experience must demonstrate either deeper technical specialization or additional crossdisciplinary knowledge. Graduate research experience may be recognized
Ability to interpret codes and standards within the discipline in which they were hired
Demonstrated desire to learn and innovate
Demonstrated ability to follow instructions and procedures
Should be self-motivated and able to complete assigned tasks with minimal supervision
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to write reports and technical documents
Must possess a valid driver's license
Applicants offered employment with MSTS are also 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
Applicants for employment must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship, at least 18 years of age
Preferred
Knowledge of fan, motor, ventilation control systems, HEPA filtration, or Gloveboxes / confinement systems preferred
Ideally, the applicant will have strong time-management skills, be well organized, maintain safe work habits, and have a broad range of technical interests and education
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
And more.
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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