Boston Government Services (BGS) is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join the Target System team for the Second Target Station (STS) project at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). As a Mechanical Design Engineer on the STS project, you will play a crucial role in the objective to build the world-leading high brightness Neutron Science Facility. You will have the opportunity to work with a multidisciplinary team of professionals and contribute to groundbreaking research in a variety of fields, including energy production and storage, medical advancements, and environmental studies.

Boston Government Services is an engineering, technology, and security firm helping to advance missions of national importance for government programs, national laboratories, national security facilities, nuclear operations, and complex projects. We support clients at every stage, from strategic planning and program management to the execution of engineering and technical activities. We work to attract and retain the best talent because the best talent delivers the best results for our clients. Our capabilities are based on our experience in complex, secure, and highly regulated environments. We leverage our experience and capabilities to provide mission-driven solutions tuned to our client's mission needs and strategic direction.

We are passionate about our culture! At BGS, we hire people who will bring their whole self to work each day because we value operating with openness and inclusivity, welcoming and respecting all. BGS cares for each employees' well-being by offering a comprehensive benefit package and providing a culture of exciting work, excellence, and fun.

If you align with BGS' company values and culture, we would love for you to explore opportunities to join our growing team by checking out the job description below!

Responsibilities:

The Mechanical Design Engineer participates in and contributes to the design and integration of the Target Systems scope, and will be responsible for providing detail drawings, design specifications, procurement support, installation support, and testing support for the assigned portion of Target Systems scope under the direction of a senior or lead engineer. This role reports to the STS Target Systems Interface Systems Group Leader and interfaces with engineers, scientists, and designers across and outside the project.

• Support engineers to prepare clear, complete, and accurate drawings, analyses and other design-related deliverables from models, layouts, rough or detailed sketches and from written or verbal instructions.
• Communicate and collaborate with engineers, designers, scientists, and vendors throughout the design process, and assists senior or lead engineers with team coordination and management of deliverable timelines.
• Participate in R&D and prototyping of proposed equipment and systems, including assembly and validation testing of mechanical systems as well as preparation of technical reports, documentation, and presentations for design reviews and management.
• Produce or contribute to various engineering deliverables, including but not limited to:
  • 3-D CAD models and hardware drawings using PTC Creo.
  • Design and Analysis Calculations.
  • Requirements documents.
  • Interface documents between Target Systems and other project technical scope.
  • Technical Specifications.
  • Statements of Work.
  • Installation & Test Plans.

Requirements:

• Candidate must have a bachelor's degree in a mechanical engineering or similar discipline.
• Must have 2 years of professional experience in design, assembly, analysis or testing of complex mechanical systems.
• Must be proficiency in 3-D CAD design of complex parts and large assemblies.
• Must have the ability to communicate engineering problems and design concepts through presentation to engineers, designers, scientists, and other project partners.
• Must be familiar with the application of engineering principles, including a sound understanding of mechanics, fluids, heat transfer, etc.

Location/Work Arrangement:

• This position is an onsite work.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in a related engineering discipline.
• Familiarity with PTC Creo for CAD design and Windchill or other PDM or PLM software.
• Familiarity with analytical tools such as ANSYS Mechanical and Fluent CFD.
• Experience designing systems for operation in an accelerator or nuclear environment.
• Experience with drawings, schematics, and P&IDs, including codes and standards such as Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Professional experience in design, analysis, assembly and/or testing of complex mechanical systems.
• Demonstrated ability to quickly grasp complex technical problems, and to both work independently and participate creatively in collaborative teams.
• Proven success with fundamental machine design. Comfort and familiarity with commercially available components, such as optical measurement equip, kinematic mounts, bearings, sensors/switches.

EEO:

Boston Government Services, LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.