Senior Electrical Engineer - NDSE

Nevada National Security Sites; North Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 99,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Electrical Engineer to join their innovative team at the Nevada National Security Site. This role involves applying advanced engineering concepts to support high-hazard experimentation and national security operations. You will collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams, ensuring the readiness and operation of cutting-edge systems. With a commitment to safety and excellence, this organization offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and retirement plans. If you're passionate about engineering and eager to make a significant impact in national security, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Pension Plan

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Relocation Assistance

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in electrical engineering.
• Experience with pulsed power systems and applicable codes.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teams to support the Z-pinch Experiment Underground System.
• Develop electrical systems for radiation detection and triggering.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Pulsed Power Systems

Data Analysis

Technical Documentation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

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, while acting as environmental stewards of 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 team of over 2,750 professionals, craftspeople, and support staff are called upon to innovate, collaborate, and address some of the most challenging nuclear security issues today.

MSTS offers competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a pension plan and 401(k); paid time off and holidays; relocation assistance; tuition reimbursement; and more.

Responsibilities

In this role, the candidate will apply electrical engineering concepts and techniques to support the Z-pinch Experiment Underground System (ZEUS) and its associated subsystems and diagnostics. The role involves close collaboration with pulsed power testbed teams such as Cygnus and Scorpius to develop and use common engineering documentation and fielding methodologies across multiple experiment testbeds.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with internal and external teams to prepare and characterize the machine for installation and operation at the PULSE facility.
• Work with engineers, physicists, and technologists from weapons labs and NNSS to install and operate ZEUS and possibly Scorpius, including associated diagnostics systems.
• Travel frequently to NNSS forward areas (approximately 30 miles beyond the Mercury gate).
• Support and possibly travel to labs in New Mexico and California for specific project needs.
• Coordinate with scientists and engineers from NNSS, SNL, LLNL, and LANL to ensure ZEUS readiness from testing to operation.
• Initially work under supervision, then provide technical guidance for pulsed power and diagnostics systems testing and characterization.
• Develop electrical systems for radiation detection, timing, and triggering systems for ZEUS and SCE experiments.
• Create system documentation, testing procedures, and integration drawings.
• Analyze data, document results, and contribute to reports and proposals.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in electrical engineering.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an ABET-accredited engineering program or a calculus-based STEM degree; Professional Engineer license is also acceptable.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, demonstrating technical specialization or cross-disciplinary knowledge.
• Experience with pulsed power systems and understanding of codes and standards affecting the discipline.
• Ability to interpret applicable codes and standards.
• Work location is at NNSS, approximately 65 miles northwest of Las Vegas, with a 4/10 work schedule.
• Pre-employment physical, drug screening, and security clearance are required, including U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a DOE Q clearance.

Additional Information

Salary range: $99,340.80 to $149,011.20 annually. Starting salary depends on experience and internal equity.