Custom Equipment Development Engineer

Custom Equipment Development Engineer

Graduate Fellowship 

The mission of the Department of Energy, Office of Environmental Management’s (DOE-EM) University Programs creates and supports a sustainable career pathway that prepares a workforce of talented students to make immediate and significant contributions to DOE-EM. To achieve this mission, EM University Programs develop strategic partnerships between colleges and universities, investing in student enrichment programs, curriculum development, research efforts, and internship and post-graduate opportunities. 

The Graduate Fellow will receive training in targeted technical areas outlined in various DOE-EM scope job responsibilities. The 13-month salaried fellowship will offer specialized training, leadership and professional development. Completion of this fellowship will provide hands-on and field experiences that may lead to potential career opportunities within the DOE workforce complex. 

Position Summary: 

• The Electrical or Mechanical Engineer – we’re seeking a versatile professional to work in a dynamic custom equipment development organization focusing on machine design, automation equipment development and robotics development along with the associated control systems in support of equipment being designed for applications within nuclear facilities in the DOE Complex. The selected candidate will join the SRNL Imaging, Robotics and Radiation Systems group. Selected candidates should be creative, flexible, and self-motivated individuals able to work on multidisciplinary teams and individually to develop one-of-a-kind engineering solutions for custom systems. 

Minimum Qualifications:

• The successful candidate must be a US Citizen 
• Must have graduated from or enrolled in an MSI 
• Must be eligible for security clearance based on position requirements 
• Enrolled in a graduate or have graduated at the time of application and have a current cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Earned or pursuing a degree in one of the following fields of study: Computer Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering or Mechanical Engineering. 
• Candidates showcasing the following skills: 3D Solid Modeling for machine design, Electrical design software, Imaging & Vision Systems, Teamwork and Collaboration, Continuous Process Improvement, Structuring Large datasets, Interpreting and visualizing complex datasets, PowerBI and,  Microsoft Office Suite. 

Security Clearance Information

This position will require selected candidate to be able to obtain a DOE Security Clearance.
BSRA is required by DOE to conduct a pre-employment drug test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, criminal records, employment history, and education verifications. Positions with BSRA require applicants to have the ability to obtain and maintain a DOE L or Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship. Factors such as pre-employment background review results, dual citizenship status, and unpaid and/or unfiled taxes may impact your ability to obtain a security clearance. This list of factors is not exhaustive; pre-employment information and security clearance requests are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.