Mechanical Design Engineer – Accelerator Systems (Remote)

Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility (Jefferson Lab); Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Care Plans

Flexible Work Arrangements (Remote &""

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility (Jefferson Lab) seeks a Mechanical Engineer to design, analyze, procure, test and install components for SRF cryomodules, accelerator beamlines, and detectors. The role uses FEA and 3D CAD tools, including Siemens NX, with collaboration across engineers and scientists.

Required: a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and strong communication skills. The position emphasizes design, analysis, fabrication support, documentation, and presenting

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering is required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with peers.

Responsibilities

• Perform as the design engineer on components and systems employed in SRF cryomodules, accelerator beamlines, and detector systems.
• Work with more senior engineers and scientists in defining requirements, designing, analyzing, fabricating, installing, testing and commissioning components or systems.
• Analyze structural and thermal aspects of designs using engineering calculations and FEA tools such as ANSYS.
• Design components and assemblies in a 3D CAD tool such as Siemens NX. Produce or check drawings for fabrication of those designs.
• Support procurement and fabrication of components and assemblies. Familiarity with basic metal fabrication and welding techniques is desired.
• Document work in analysis reports, test reports, and technical notes.
• Present results at internal reviews and appropriate technical conferences.
• Develop and perform test methodologies to validate designs.

Skills

Written communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Siemens NX

ANSYS

Job description

Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility (Jefferson Lab) seeks a Mechanical Engineer to design, analyze, procure, test and install components for SRF cryomodules, accelerator beamlines, and detectors. The role uses FEA and 3D CAD tools, including Siemens NX, with collaboration across engineers and scientists.

Required: a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and strong communication skills. The position emphasizes design, analysis, fabrication support, documentation, and presenting