Senior Engineer, Data & Diagnostics SME (Machining)

Nevada National Security Sites; Alabama; On-site; USD 102,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Tuition assistance

Pension (401k)

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Health, dental, vision benefits

Relocation (if located >75 miles)

Job summary

MSTS, operator of the Nevada National Security Site, seeks a Senior Engineer to lead Data & Diagnostics engineering. You will guide engineers, manage fabrication and machining, and design build-ready hardware for advanced research and operations.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years of relevant experience, SolidWorks proficiency, and expert-level knowledge of precision machining and additive manufacturing, with strong collaboration and safety standards adherence.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited degree required for core engineering disciplines.
• Alternative: calculus-based STEM engineering degree.
• Professional Engineer license acceptable.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience; cross-disciplinary knowledge valued.
• Demonstrated fabrication and machining expertise for R&D/operations.
• Advanced proficiency with SolidWorks or equivalent CAD software.
• Expert-level knowledge of precision machining and additive manufacturing.
• Experience designing field programs and selecting instrumentation.
• Experience supporting proposals and subcontract evaluation.
• Ability to guide engineers, scientists, and management.
• Strong knowledge of engineering codes, standards and safety.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the SME for Data & Diagnostics, guiding engineers and management.
• Oversee facility, machine shop and manufacturing systems to keep operations mission-ready.
• Lead machine shop operations, producing precision components with mills, lathes, EDM, 3D printing.
• Translate experimental requirements into build-ready hardware.
• Design custom components in SolidWorks for research programs.
• Develop solutions for complex manufacturing and R&D problems.
• Develop field programs and select instrumentation to support needs.
• Conduct research, data compilation and analysis to inform design.
• Ensure fabrications meet structural, material and safety standards.
• Define procurement requirements; support subcontracts and vendor evaluation.
• Support proposal preparation with fabrication and cost input.

Skills

SolidWorks

Precision machining

Additive manufacturing

Team collaboration

Technical guidance

Communication

Independent decision making

Education

ABET-accredited degree (Civil/Mechanical/Electrical)

Calculus-based STEM degree

Professional Engineer license

Tools

SolidWorks CAD software

Machining equipment (mills, lathes, EDM)

Job description

MSTS, operator of the Nevada National Security Site, seeks a Senior Engineer to lead Data & Diagnostics engineering. You will guide engineers, manage fabrication and machining, and design build-ready hardware for advanced research and operations.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years of relevant experience, SolidWorks proficiency, and expert-level knowledge of precision machining and additive manufacturing, with strong collaboration and safety standards adherence.