Mechanical Engineer (Welding)

We are recruiting for a Mechanical Engineer to join a team of engineers at Bettis Atomic Power Laboratory in West Mifflin, PA, supporting repair technology development efforts by leading test programs both within a laboratory setting and via commercial subcontracts. This challenging and rewarding position offers opportunities to continue expanding technical skills through assignments involving both established and novel repair technologies, including epoxy/composite technologies, mechanical/machining processes, and arc welding technologies. The role involves regular interface with stakeholders and support groups across the laboratory, shipyards, and program headquarters. The successful candidate will plan, follow, and execute work efforts; conceive and produce technical designs, instructions, and procedures; and contribute to the development of novel repair techniques by drafting, placing, following, and reporting subcontracted repair method development and demonstration contracts.

Responsibilities

Lead test programs supporting repair technology development, both within the laboratory and via commercial subcontracts; Plan, follow, and execute work efforts, and conceive and produce technical designs, instructions, and procedures; Develop and interpret specifications, drawings, and engineering standards; Plan and execute test programs, design experiments, analyze experimental results, and assist with the preparation of technical reports; Contribute to the development of novel repair techniques by drafting, placing, following, and reporting subcontracted repair method development and demonstration contracts; Lead and execute laboratory operations in a productive, timely, and compliant manner; Support project planning, equipment testing, and repair deployment, including travel to vendors and shipyards as needed; Interface regularly with stakeholders and support groups across the laboratory, shipyards, and program headquarters

Requirements

BS Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field from an accredited college or university and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; or MS Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field from an accredited college or university and a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience; Ability to develop and interpret specifications, drawings, and engineering standards (or the ability to learn it); Ability to plan and execute test programs, design experiments, and analyze experimental results; Digital design / CAD skills; Experience assisting with the preparation of technical reports; Ability to lead and execute laboratory operations in a productive, timely, and compliant manner; DOE L clearance required; ability to obtain and maintain a DOE L security clearance

Nice to have

Familiarity with digital data acquisition hardware and software; Knowledge of materials engineering; Background in industrial operations; Ability to help develop, test, evaluate, and eventually qualify repair procedures in the laboratory or via vendors and shipyards; Excellent individual initiative and creativity

Benefits

Competitive compensation; Collaborative culture; Chance to make a real difference for national security and beyond