Mechanical Designer

Boston Government Services, LLC. (BGS) 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. Our capabilities are based on our experience in complex, secure, and highly regulated environments, delivering mission-driven solutions tuned to our clients' needs.

About the role

This Evergreen Talent Pool posting gathers qualified candidates for a Mechanical Designer position supporting the Advance Energy Business Unit at our corporate office in Oak Ridge, TN. At BGS, we believe meaningful work starts with great people and foster a culture built on respect, collaboration, and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed mechanical designs and 3D models using SolidWorks.
• Create fabrication drawings, assemblies, bills of materials (BOMs), and technical documentation.
• Apply design for manufacturability (DFM) principles to optimize designs for fabrication, assembly, and cost efficiency.
• Collaborate with engineers, fabricators, and multidisciplinary teams to develop custom mechanical equipment solutions.
• Support prototype development, fabrication, testing, and design modifications.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable engineering standards, DOE requirements, and industry best practices.

Requirements

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology, Mechanical Design, Drafting, or a related technical discipline.
• Expert-level proficiency with SolidWorks.
• Substantial experience with design for manufacturability (DFM).
• Experience creating detailed fabrication drawings and manufacturing documentation.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and technical documentation skills.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Successful drug screening.
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a security or clearance badge.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting Department of Energy (DOE), nuclear, national laboratory, or other highly regulated environments.
• Experience designing custom mechanical equipment for industrial or process applications.
• High-temperature system design experience.
• Familiarity with GD&T, manufacturing processes, and machining/fabrication techniques.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE security clearance, if required.

Schedule

• Full-time, Monday – Friday 40-hour week.
• Hybrid in Oak Ridge, TN, or fully remote.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Life Insurance.
• Paid Vacation.
• 401K retirement plan.
• Long and Short-Term Disability.