Mechanical Engineer (3826)

Navarro Inc.•West Mifflin, PA

15h•Onsite

About The Position

Navarro Research and Engineering is recruiting a Mechanical Engineer in West Mifflin, PA. A DOE L Clearance (or DOD equivalent) is required to be considered for this position. Navarro Research & Engineering is an award-winning federal contractor dedicated to partnering with clients to advance clean energy and deliver effective solutions for complex challenges in the nuclear and environmental fields. Joining Navarro means being a part of an exceptional team committed to quality and safety while also looking for innovative strategies to create value for the client’s success. Headquartered in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, Navarro has active programs in place across the nation for DOE/NNSA, NASA, and the Department of Defense. This position involves working with a team of engineers 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. Opportunities to improve interpersonal skills may occur via interfaces with stakeholders and support groups across the Naval Nuclear Laboratory, our shipyards, and Naval Reactors Headquarters in Washington, DC. The applicant must be able to plan, follow, and execute work efforts, as well as conceive and produce technical designs, instructions and procedures. The candidate will also contribute to the development of novel repair techniques by drafting, placing, following and reporting subcontracted repair method development/demonstration contracts. The position will also require some travel to vendors and shipyards to support project planning, equipment testing and repair deployment. Repair efforts may include epoxy/composite technologies, mechanical/machining processes, and arc welding technologies.

Requirements

A DOE L Clearance (or DOD equivalent)
US citizenship
BS Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field from an accredited college or university and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; or MS Degree in Mechanical Engineering or 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
Ability to plan and execute test programs
Ability to design experiments
Ability to analyze experimental results
Ability to assist with the preparation of technical reports
Digital design/CAD skills

Nice To Haves

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 either in the laboratory or via vendors and shipyards
Excellent individual initiative and creativity

Responsibilities

Support repair technology development efforts by leading test programs both within a laboratory setting and via commercial subcontracts
Expand technical skills through assignments involving both established and novel repair technologies
Improve interpersonal skills via interfaces with stakeholders and support groups across the Naval Nuclear Laboratory, our shipyards, and Naval Reactors Headquarters in Washington, DC
Plan, follow, and execute work efforts
Conceive and produce technical designs, instructions and procedures
Contribute to the development of novel repair techniques by drafting, placing, following and reporting subcontracted repair method development/demonstration contracts
Travel to vendors and shipyards to support project planning, equipment testing and repair deployment
Lead/execute laboratory operations in a productive, timely, and compliant manner