Mechanical Development Engineer – Ceramics & Materials

Y-12 National Security Complex; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Vision plan

Dental plan

Employer matched 401(k)

Job summary

Y-12 National Security Complex in Oak Ridge, TN seeks a Development Engineer (Mechanical) to apply advanced mechanical engineering, materials science, and vacuum techniques on critical projects. You will interpret requirements, write technical reports, and guide projects from start to finish while coordinating tests and presenting results to stakeholders.

The role emphasizes corrective design, data interpretation, and leading complex engineering tasks with SolidWorks, ANSYS, and JMP, supported

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering/Physical Science from ABET-accredited program in the US (or equivalent) with GPA requirements.
• MS in Engineering/Physical Science or PhD in Engineering/Physical Science.
• GPA requirements: 3.0/4.0 for BS, 3.3 for MS, 3.5 for PhD.

Responsibilities

• Apply mechanical engineering, vacuum sciences, and materials concepts to projects.
• Interpret requirements and write technical reports.
• Coordinate and prepare technical aspects from inception to completion, including reviews.
• Lead projects and present findings to plant personnel.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Project leadership

Data analysis

Technical reporting

Education

Bachelor in engineering/physical science

MS in engineering/physical science

PhD in engineering/physical science

GPA 3.0 bachelor

GPA 3.3 master

GPA 3.5 PhD

Tools

SolidWorks

ANSYS

JMP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Y-12 National Security Complex in Oak Ridge, TN seeks a Development Engineer (Mechanical) to apply advanced mechanical engineering, materials science, and vacuum techniques on critical projects. You will interpret requirements, write technical reports, and guide projects from start to finish while coordinating tests and presenting results to stakeholders.

The role emphasizes corrective design, data interpretation, and leading complex engineering tasks with SolidWorks, ANSYS, and JMP, supported