Senior Mechanical Engineer (3622)

Navarro Research and Engineering; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)

Paid Time Off (Vacation & Public Holidays)

Short Term & Long Term Disability

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Oak Ridge is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to support the manufacturing of gas centrifuges for uranium enrichment. The role involves engineering process development, dynamic testing, and software development. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering and at least 5 years of experience in relevant fields. Full-time position with a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to obtain a DOE Q Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering process development and testing activities.
• Conduct empirical and simulated rotordynamics.
• Engage in software development for data acquisition and DSP.

Skills

Rotordynamics

Dynamic testing

Digital signal processing (DSP)

Software development in Python

Finite element analysis (FEA)

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

ANSYS

Job description

Navarro Research and Engineering is recruiting for a Senior Mechanical Engineer in Oak Ridge, TN.

The Senior Mechanical Engineer will be responsible for performing engineering process development and testing activities to support manufacturing of gas centrifuges to support the enrichment of UF6. The ideal candidate will have experience following engineering processes and procedures and will be knowledgeable in subject areas such as rotordynamics, dynamic testing, signal processing, and software development.

What You'll Do

• Empirical and simulated rotordynamics leveraging existing tools and development of new techniques and engineering software
• Software development: data acquisition, digital signal processing, and analysis of high-speed signals
• Dynamic testing including experimental modal analysis (EMA)
• Test design and automation
• Model verification and validation
• Participate in reviews of technical designs and papers as either the primary engineer or a panel member
• Accomplishing complex engineering assignments in your specialty. Makes independent decisions on engineering problems and methods.
• Preparation and presentation of routine and special engineering reports and other design documentation

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or other related fields of study
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience
• Relevant experience may include:
  • Rotordynamics
  • Dynamic testing
  • Digital signal processing (DSP)
  • Software development in Python
  • Finite element analysis (FEA) in ANSYS
• Ability to obtain a DOE Q Clearance

Optional Desired Qualifications

• Master of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Preference may be given to candidates with a higher level of experience.
• Active DOE Q Clearance

Due to the nature of the government contract requirements and/or clearances requirements, US citizenship is required.

Navarro is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.

EEO Employer/Vet/Disabled

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation & Public Holidays)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

• Non-profit Organizations and Primary and Secondary Education