Mechanical Engineer, Systems Integration (4x10, DOE Q)

Idaho National Laboratory; Idaho Falls (ID); On-site; USD 79,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with a 4.2% employer contrib. &

Paid time off

Employee Education Program

Comprehensive Relocation Package

Job summary

Idaho National Laboratory is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to work on our Reactor Project Engineering team, dedicated to designing and testing advanced systems at the Materials and Fuels Complex with a 4x10 schedule and every Friday off.

Your responsibilities include applying engineering principles, developing system models, and ensuring compliance with DOE and BEA policies while mentoring junior staff. The role emphasizes technical innovation and cross-disciplinary collaboration.

Qualifications

• Level 2: Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, or other related technical discipline plus 2 years relevant experience, or Advanced Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or other related degree with 0 years relevant experience or a closely related field from a program accredited by ABET.
• Level 3: Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, or other related technical discipline plus 5 years relevant experience, or Advanced Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or other related degree with 2 years relevant experience or a closely related field from a program accredited by ABET.
• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy "Q" clearance, which requires US Citizenship.

Responsibilities

• Apply Engineering principles and techniques to pursue research opportunities associated with the integration of technologies to advance technical capabilities and develop new, unique, cutting-edge solutions.
• Develop, implement, and integrate the selected alternative throughout the project/system lifecycle. This includes systems and organizational integration, road mapping, requirements verification, and testing.
• Develop and implement an appropriate graded systems approach and processes to meet program and customer needs. Must have working knowledge of software tools and/or the skills to build tools to accomplish systems engineering tasks.
• Identify the full range of viable systems and decision-making alternatives to address the challenge or problem.
• Develop systems models and decision-making tools to help the customer make informed, efficient, effective, and defensible decisions relative to the problem or challenge being addressed.
• Validate and oversee the analyses and development of briefing materials, reports, and other documentation. Participate in the preparation of program materials presented to customers and in responding to their questions and requests for information.
• Ensure that all activities are conducted in compliance with DOE orders; Federal, State, and Local regulations; WFO's requirements; and established BEA policies, specifically all ES&H and ethical policies and procedures.
• Mentor junior level staff.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, or other related technical discipline plus 2 years relevant experience, or Advanced Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or other related degree with 0 years relevant experience or a closely related field from a program accredited by ABET.

Job description

Idaho National Laboratory is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to work on our Reactor Project Engineering team, dedicated to designing and testing advanced systems at the Materials and Fuels Complex with a 4x10 schedule and every Friday off.

Your responsibilities include applying engineering principles, developing system models, and ensuring compliance with DOE and BEA policies while mentoring junior staff. The role emphasizes technical innovation and cross-disciplinary collaboration.