System Engineer, Level V

Akima; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Akima Infrastructure Services (AIS) seeks engineering and technical staff to support the Department of Energy at the Y-12 National Security Complex in Oak Ridge, TN and the Pantex Plant in Amarillo, TX. Positions are on-site and contingent on contract funding.

Applicants must be a US citizen, 18+, and able to meet pre-employment requirements including background checks and drug screens. DOE/Q clearance is a plus.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited BS in engineering with 15+ years experience or MS with 12+ years.
• Machining experience required.
• Ability to obtain/maintain a DOE Q clearance.
• Experience with mechanical and electrical systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support new machining center installations and existing operations with configuration management, paperwork, troubleshooting, and maintenance.
• Perform troubleshooting and improvement activities.
• Apply systems knowledge to resolve issues in cooperation with related disciplines.
• Communicate effectively with clients, production and support teams, management, and hourly staff.
• Work in a production environment as needed.
• Experience in NRC or DOE regulated environments is desirable.

Skills

Machining experience

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

ABET-accredited BS in Engineering

MS in Engineering

Job description

Akima Infrastructure Services, LLC (AIS), is actively seeking Engineering, Professional, Technical, and administrative support personnel as part of our staff augmentation team supporting the Department of Energy at the Y‑12 National Security Complex located in Oak Ridge, Tennessee and the Pantex Plant located in Amarillo, Texas. To join our team of outstanding professionals,

Successful candidates will be employees of AIS, a premier government contractor charged with employing highly motivated and well-qualified personnel who can advance Y-12's core mission to ensure a safe, secure, and reliable U.S. nuclear deterrent, which is essential to national security. Though employed by AIS, the employee will take day‑to‑day direction and assignments from Y-12 staff employed directly by the security complex. Pay, benefits, Human Resources, and Employment Management functions are provided by AIS.

Qualified applicants must be a US citizen, at least 18 years of age, and able to meet pre‑employment requirements including any required physicals, drug screen, and/or background investigation to satisfy clearance requirements from the Department of Energy.

This position is contingent upon contract award and funding. Applicants selected may be offered but cannot begin work until funding has been confirmed.

Responsibilities

• Expected work schedule: M-Th 40 hrs/week with potential for occasional overtime.
• Support new machining center installations and/or existing machining production operations through supporting configuration management activities, various paperwork activities, troubleshooting, and maintenance activities.
• Must have machining background experience.
• Performs troubleshooting and improvement activities.
• Applies systems and equipment expertise needed to resolve technical system and equipment issues in cooperation with other related disciplines.
• Experience in an NRC or DOE regulated environment is desirable. Requires an understanding of Conduct of Engineering, Conduct of Operations, and Conduct of Maintenance for facilities operating within a nuclear regulated environment.
• Requires strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interface effectively with various clients, production and support organizations, management, and hourly wage employees.
• Must be willing to work in a production environment.
• Experience in Integrated Safety Management is a plus.

“This position is contingent upon contract award and funding. Applicants selected may be offered but cannot begin work until funding has been confirmed.”

Qualifications

• Requires an ABET accredited BS degree in an Engineering discipline plus 15 or more years of relevant professional experience or a MS degree in a relevant Engineering discipline with 12 or more years of relevant experience
• Machining experience required.
• Additional experience is preferred.
• Ability to obtain/maintain a DOE Q clearance.
• Candidates with systems and equipment experience in mechanical and electrical systems preferred.

Special Requirements

• Pre-employment Drug Screen - External applicants selected for this position are required to successfully complete a post-offer, pre-employment drug test.
• Medical Exam(s) - Job related pre-placement medical examinations may be required for this position.
• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a clearance from the Department of Energy. If determined as such, this position would be identified as a Workplace Substance Abuse (WSAP) testing designated position. WSAP positions require participation in an ongoing random drug testing program in addition to the pre-employment drug screen.

Job ID

2026-25161

Work Type

On-Site

Company Description

Work Where it Matters

Akima Infrastructure Services (AIS), an Akima company, is not just another staffing contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

For our shareholders, AIS provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

For our government customers, AIS supports vital missions with the most in-demand and specialized skill sets in the world.

As an AIS employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.