Mechanical Engineer (Welding)
About The Position
The Mechanical Engineer will join a team at Bettis Atomic Power Laboratory in West Mifflin, Pennsylvania, supporting repair technology development. The role leads test programs in laboratory settings and through commercial subcontracts, working with established and novel repair technologies such as epoxy/composite technologies, mechanical and machining processes, and arc welding technologies. The position regularly interfaces with stakeholders and support groups across the laboratory, shipyards, and program headquarters. The successful candidate plans and executes work efforts; produces technical designs, instructions, and procedures; develops and interprets specifications, drawings, and engineering standards; and contributes to novel repair techniques through subcontracted repair-method development and demonstration contracts. The role also supports project planning, equipment testing, and repair deployment, including travel to vendors and shipyards as needed. This is a one-year contract with a possible extension, scheduled for 40 hours per week. The position is on-site with up to approximately 10% telework. A DOE “L” security clearance is required, and candidates must be able to obtain and maintain it. The anticipated start is September 2026.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field from an accredited college or university and at least 5 years of relevant experience, or a master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field from an accredited college or university and at least 2 years of relevant experience.
- Ability to develop and interpret specifications, drawings, and engineering standards, or ability to learn.
- Ability to plan and execute test programs, design experiments, and analyze experimental results.
- Digital design or CAD skills.
- Experience assisting with the preparation of technical reports.
- Ability to lead and execute laboratory operations in a productive, timely, and compliant manner.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE “L” security clearance.
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 in the laboratory or through vendors and shipyards.
Responsibilities
- Lead test programs supporting repair technology development, both within the laboratory and through 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 preparing technical reports.
- Contribute to 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.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation.
- Collaborative culture.
- Opportunity to contribute to national security and other important objectives.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
