Engineer I

Mission Support and Test Services; Nevada; On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Pension

401k

Paid time off

holidays

Relocation assistance

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Mission Support and Test Services, LLC (MSTS) seeks an Electrical Engineer to support the Remote Sensing Laboratory-Nellis in Las Vegas, NV. You will design circuitry, develop RF systems and embedded hardware, and collaborate with software and mechanical teams to ensure full system integration and performance.

The role requires US Citizenship, a relevant ABET-accredited degree (or equivalent), and the ability to work on-site at NNSS/Nellis.

Qualifications

• US Citizenship is required due to security clearance requirements.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program or equivalent STEM degree.
• Professional Engineer license is a plus.
• Ability to interpret codes and standards within the discipline.

Responsibilities

• Design circuitry for systems that meet project needs.
• Develop RF systems and embedded hardware for innovative applications.
• Collaborate with software engineers to ensure hardware-software integration.
• Coordinate with mechanical engineers to ensure hardware compatibility.
• Create processes, procedures, and work instructions for project success.
• Design and fabricate PCBs using Altium.
• Read and analyze data sheets and test circuits to ensure performance.
• Learn quickly and adapt to project timelines.

Skills

Circuit design

RF systems

Embedded hardware

PCB design

Altium

Data sheets

Testing & debugging

Problem solving

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Professional Engineer license

Job description

Job Description

Mission Support and Test Services, LLC (MSTS) manages and operates the Nevada National Security Site (NNSS) for the U.S. National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA). Our MISSION is to help ensure the security of the United States and its allies by providing high-hazard experimentation and incident response capabilities through operations, engineering, education, field, and integration services and by acting as environmental stewards to the Site's Cold War legacy. Our VISION is to be the user site of choice for large-scale, high-hazard, national security experimentation, with premier facilities and capabilities below ground, on the ground, and in the air. (See NNSS.gov for our unique capabilities.) Our 2,750+ professional, craft, and support employees are called upon to innovate, collaborate, and deliver on some of the more difficult nuclear security challenges facing the world today.

• MSTS offers our full-time employees highly competitive salaries and benefits packages including 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.
• MSTS is a limited liability company consisting of Honeywell International Inc. (Honeywell), Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. (Jacobs), and HII Nuclear Inc.

Responsiblities

The Remote Sensing Laboratory-Nellis (RSLN) Special Programs group is seeking an outstanding candidate for an Electrical Engineer position supporting various projects that range from R&D-like efforts to production level fabrication. The ideal candidate will work with an agile team of engineers and help bring an innovative mechanical approach to solve challenging problems.

Key Responsibilities

• Design circuitry for systems that meet project needs and requirements.
• Design and develop RF systems and embedded hardware for innovative applications.
• Collaborate with Software Engineers to ensure hardware-software integration.
• Collaborate with Mechanical Engineers to ensure hardware compatibility.
• Develop processes, procedures, and work instructions to ensure project success.
• Ability to design and fabricate custom PCBs using Altium.
• Ability to read and analyze data sheets.
• Ability to test and troubleshoot circuit designs ensuring desired performance.
• Must be able to learn and adapt rapidly to project timelines.
• Develop novel equipment designs within a small agile team setting.
• Work closely within the team to ensure project success from the electrical engineering standpoint.
• Prepare reports and analysis supporting various projects.
• The desired candidate is a person that enjoys problem solving and innovative thinking.
• Perform tasks within time and budget constraints.
• Assists in defining specifications for procurements and initiates purchase requests.
• May monitor work of technicians and other support personnel working on their projects.
• Perform related work as assigned by Supervisor/Manager

Qualifications

Due to the nature of our work, US Citizenship is required for all positions.

Minimum Education and Experience:

• 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 cross disciplinary knowledge. Graduate research experience may be recognized.
• Ability to interpret codes and standards within the discipline in which they were hired.
• Excellent communications skills are highly desired.
• Experience with other engineering disciplines is highly desired.
• The primary work location will be based at the Remote Sensing Laboratory at Nellis Air Force Base, Las Vegas, NV (RSL-N).
• Work schedule for this position will be 4/10's, Monday - Thursday (subject to change).
• Pre-placement physical examination, which includes a drug screen, is required. MSTS maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.

MSTS is required by DOE directive 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 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. Substance abuse or illegal drug use, falsification of information, criminal activity, serious misconduct or other indicators of untrustworthi