Mechanical Engineer - Test Stands & Processes for DOE/NNSA

BWXT; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible schedules

Professional development

Inclusive culture

Job summary

BWX Technologies, Inc. (BWXT) invites qualified candidates for the Mechanical Engineer – Test Stands & Processes position at our Oak Ridge, Tennessee Enrichment Operations site. The role focuses on designing, developing, and integrating mechanical test stands, process equipment, and systems for enrichment centrifuges within a DOE/NNSA high-security environment.

On-site in Oak Ridge, TN, the position requires a DOE Q clearance and U.S. citizenship.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience with mechanical design, test stand development, or industrial equipment.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks, AutoCAD, and PDMLink.
• Knowledge of statics, dynamics, heat transfer, fluids, and strength analysis.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings and technical documentation.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to travel up to 10%.
• U.S. citizenship with ability to obtain DOE Q clearance.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineering teams to design mechanical test stands and equipment.
• Use SolidWorks, AutoCAD, and PDMLink to design and model mechanical systems, fixtures, and tooling.
• Develop functional and interface requirements for new designs.
• Analyze, test, and integrate mechanical components to meet system requirements.
• Evaluate designs for cost, performance, reliability, safety, and compliance.
• Create controlled engineering documentation including P&IDs, hazard analyses, design packages, and test records.
• Conduct calculations including statics, dynamics, thermal, fluid, and strength analyses.
• Prepare BOMs, part specifications, and procurement packages.
• Lead fabrication, assembly, and integration of mechanical systems.
• Plan and execute component, subsystem, and system testing.
• Author statements of work, reports, and project updates.
• Support schedules, cost tracking, and compliance processes.
• Troubleshoot installation discrepancies and support commissioning activities.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and cross-functional development.

Skills

Statics & dynamics analysis

Heat transfer & fluids analysis

Engineering documentation

Strong communication

Travel up to 10%

U.S. citizen

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

PDMLink

Job description

BWX Technologies, Inc. (BWXT) invites qualified candidates for the Mechanical Engineer – Test Stands & Processes position at our Oak Ridge, Tennessee Enrichment Operations site. The role focuses on designing, developing, and integrating mechanical test stands, process equipment, and systems for enrichment centrifuges within a DOE/NNSA high-security environment.

On-site in Oak Ridge, TN, the position requires a DOE Q clearance and U.S. citizenship.