Lead Design Engineer - Active Clearance Required
Core
Lead mechanical engineer designing flash x-ray radiographic systems for stockpile stewardship at a national security lab.
Role type
Senior IC mechanical engineer (nuclear security systems)
Builds
Flash x-ray radiographic capability (Scorpius) for NNSA stockpile stewardship
Domain
National Security / Nuclear Engineering / Pulsed Power
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
mechanical engineering design, systems engineering, manufacturing techniques, testing processes, FEA structural and thermal analysis, project management, team leadership, complex problem solving, technical communication
Preferred skills
pulsed power systems expertise, Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Professional Engineer Certification
Technologies
FEA tools, mechanical design software, testing equipment
Responsibilities
Derive complex engineering requirements and develop designs for mechanical systems, oversee detailed design and fabrication, interface with project office and partner labs, lead project teams and mentoring, prepare safety and engineering documentation, generate project plans and budgets
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities