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Job Title: System Engineer (NWS 00798)

THIS POSITION IS SHORT TERM, MAX 1000 HOURS PER CALENDAR YEAR

North Wind Services is actively seeking individuals who can contribute to national security within the science, technology, and engineering fields as part of our supplemental labor team at vital federal research and development installations supporting the Department of Energy. NWS has an established history of contributing to the success of their customer's mission. Available employment opportunities may range from administrative and logistical support to advanced technical positions.

Qualified applicants must be a US citizen, at least 18 years of age, and able to meet pre-employment requirements including any required physicals, drug screen, and/or background investigation to satisfy clearance requirements from the Department of Energy.

Successful candidates will be employees of NWS, a premier government contractor charged with employing highly motivated and well-qualified personnel who can advance the missions of the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in Livermore, CA. Though employed by NWS, the employee will take day-to-day direction from technical personnel employed directly by the research laboratories. Pay, benefits, Human Resource, and Employment Management functions are provided by NWS.

The National Security Engineering Division (NSED) has an opening for a highly qualified Designer in support of new and ongoing projects for diverse programs in the area of National Security. This position is primarily in support of the ASD Scorpius accelerator and Solid-State Pulse Power development.

The successful candidate will be required to pass various on-site training modules to pursue work assignments.

Essential Duties

- Perform development, concept, and completion of detailed designs of hardware for accelerator, pulse power, laser, optics, cryogenics, high-vacuum, precision manipulation, optomechanical sensor systems, sensor payloads, and other mechanical applications for a variety of mechanical instruments and apparatus

- Apply advanced knowledge of 3D CAD modeling of design concepts using ptc CREO

- Provide advanced conceptual designs and layouts; generate fabrication, assembly, and installation drawings; develop other documentation

- Present designs and participate in formal design reviews

- Review and approve drawings for accuracy, completeness, form, fit, and function

- Perform detailed interference and tolerance stack-up analyses to validate form, fit and function.

Marginal Duties

- Advise in the design, fabrication, and installation of hardware

- Perform cost optimization of each design

- Understand and demonstrate competence with engineering formulas and calculations.

Essential Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

- AS degree, or equivalent with applicable experience in the mechanical engineering field.

- Working knowledge of developing design concepts with a broad background in various project-related sub-disciplines

- Experience within the scope of conception, design, fabrication, materials, and prototyping projects from start to finish

- Demonstrated ability to analyze tolerance stack-ups.

- Advanced knowledge of 3D CAD modeling of design concepts using PTC CREO

- Experience working as a member of a project team with engineers, scientists, designers, high-level technicians, and coordinators.

- Ability to present concepts and ideas in a clear and coherent manner in both verbal and written form to peers and managers and to small and large groups as needed and required.

- Ability to independently solve problems and achieve results on schedule

- Skills in Microsoft software such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.

Desired Skills Knowledge, and Abilities

- Bachelor's degree in mechanical/engineering technology or equivalent combination of education and related experience

- Advanced knowledge of the standards, procedures, and techniques related to drafting including ASME Y14.5M Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing standard

- Significant experience making independent, fundamental decisions regarding a variety of technical problems.

- Advanced knowledge in engineering analysis, design, fabrication, assembly techniques and materials, material properties, and manufacturing methods

- Experience in reviewing and verifying the accuracy of work performed by peers and other engineering disciplines as needed

Special Requirements

Pre-Placement Medical Exam: N/A

Pre-employment drug test: External applicant(s) selected for this position will be required to pass a post offer, pre-employment drug test.

Anticipated Clearance Level: Q/SCI (position will be cleared to this level). Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information or matter. In addition, all L or Q cleared employees are subject to random drug testing. Q-level clearance requires U.S. citizenship. If you hold multiple citizenships (U.S. and another country), you may be required to renounce your non-U.S. citizenship before a DOE L or Q clearance will be processed/granted.

North Wind offers a competitive pay and benefits package to include health, life, and disability insurance benefits, 401(k) with company match, generous paid leave, and tuition reimbursement for eligible employees. As a company, we are committed to employee wellness, professional development, and work-life balance. We value safety, reliability, and commitment to our people! For more information about our benefits or hiring philosophy, visit the North Wind Career Opportunities Page.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The nature of those accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact our Helpline 1-208-528-8714 for assistance.

North Wind is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, religion or other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.