Sr. Mechanical Engineer

About the role

Specializes in designing and improving mechanical systems, components, and products. Leads projects and teams, and often works on complex, high-impact projects. Acts as a resource for new or lower level engineers.

Responsibilities

• Develops conceptual and detailed designs of mechanical parts and assemblies based on project requirements.
• Prepares technical drawings in compliance with industry standards.
• Provides supporting safety and engineering analyses as required.
• Prepares materials for engineering design reviews.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Supports the Target Fabrication Group in engineering tasks specific to the manufacture of targets for the OMEGA Laser Facilities, including:
  • All phases of producing fixtures and components for assembling targets: design, generation of drawings, and overseeing manufacture/procurement.
  • Design and testing of equipment to support target R&D activities – specifically: vacuum, vapor deposition, and cryogenic systems.
  • Ability to perform Finite Element Analysis of structures designed (Structural and thermal).

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and 5 years of relevant experience required.
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Skills

• Proficient with CAD software required.
• Competent with Finite element analysis (FEA) software required.
• Ability to work both independently and as a part of a multidisciplinary team required.
• Siemens NX software preferred.
• Experience with thermal analysis and the design of equipment for operating at temperatures other than room temperature preferred.

Pay

$86,900.00 - $130,300.00