Mechanical Engineer II

Mission Support & Test Services, LLC (MSTS) • Mercury, NV

7d • $83,075 - $124,613 • Onsite

About The Position

Mission Support and Test Services, LLC (MSTS) manages and operates the Nevada National Security Site (NNSS) for the U.S. National Nuclear Security Administration. The company provides high-hazard experimentation and incident response capabilities through operations, engineering, education, field, and integration services, while also acting as an environmental steward of the Site’s Cold War legacy. MSTS has more than 2,750 professional, craft, and support employees and is made up of Honeywell International Inc., Jacobs Engineering Group Inc., and HII Nuclear Inc.

The Mechanical Engineer II performs facility and system engineering duties at the Device Assembly Facility (DAF), within the MSTS Stockpile Experimentation & Operations Directorate. The DAF is in the forward area of the NNSS, approximately 80 miles northwest of Las Vegas, Nevada. The engineer maintains cognizance of assigned facility systems, supports operations and maintenance, and provides technical support for line management safety responsibilities to maintain system readiness. The position validates system configurations, manages configuration documentation, and serves as a subject matter expert for assigned systems.

The role also contributes to engineering solutions, field programs, designs, technical analyses, reports, and proposals. It coordinates discipline information with internal departments and external vendors, defines procurement specifications, and monitors skilled technicians and support personnel. The work schedule is 4/10s, Monday through Thursday, subject to change. The role requires a pre-placement physical examination and drug screen, a valid driver’s license, and eligibility to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship and being at least 18 years old. Federal background investigations, drug testing, and potentially a counterintelligence evaluation may be required.

MSTS offers full-time employees medical, dental, and vision coverage; a pension and 401(k); paid time off and 96 hours of paid holidays; relocation assistance for employees located more than 75 miles from the work location; and tuition assistance and reimbursement. The annual salary range is $83,075.20 to $124,612.80. Starting salary depends on position market value, the candidate’s education and experience, and internal equity.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in an ABET-accredited engineering program for civil, mechanical, or electrical engineering; alternatively, a calculus-based STEM bachelor’s degree in engineering, NCARB certification for architects, or a Professional Engineer license.
• At least 2 years of relevant experience; skill-building experience must demonstrate deeper technical specialization or additional cross-disciplinary knowledge. Graduate research experience may be recognized.
• Ability to interpret codes and standards applicable to the position and discipline.
• Demonstrated desire to learn and innovate.
• Demonstrated ability to follow instructions and procedures.
• Knowledge of instrumentation and control, electrical, mechanical, or electromechanical components.
• Self-motivated and able to complete assigned tasks with minimal supervision.
• Strong time-management skills, organization, safe work habits, and broad technical interests and education are desired.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to write reports and technical documents.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance; requires U.S. citizenship and being at least 18 years old.
• Successful completion of required pre-employment drug testing and background review; additional federal investigation and reinvestigation requirements apply.

Nice To Haves

• Strong time-management skills.
• Well organized, with safe work habits and a broad range of technical interests and education.

Responsibilities

• Maintain overall cognizance of assigned facility systems and provide systems engineering support for operations and maintenance and technical support for line management safety responsibilities.
• Validate the physical configuration of assigned systems and maintain and update system documents for Configuration Management.
• Understand assigned systems’ functions and performance criteria under the Safety Basis and act as the subject matter expert for those systems.
• Conduct or oversee in-service inspections and execution of technical surveillance requirements for assigned systems.
• Contribute to solutions for moderately scoped and complex assignment-related problems using established technologies, standards, practices, procedures, and technical knowledge.
• Participate in developing field programs and designs using predetermined principles and practices.
• Select and implement computer applications for the engineering field.
• Prepare or contribute to designs, strategies, reports, and technical proposals.
• Perform design and technical analysis using prescribed codes and standards, computer software, and accepted best management practices.
• Coordinate discipline information with internal departments and outside vendors, and obtain relevant information from vendors as needed.
• Develop a working knowledge of codes and standards from other disciplines.
• Coordinate discipline work on moderately complex projects and often serve as a member of work teams.
• Define procurement specifications and initiate purchase requests.
• Monitor the work of skilled technicians and other support personnel.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Pension
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• 96 hours of paid holidays
• Relocation assistance for employees located more than 75 miles from the work location
• Tuition assistance and reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level