Job Description
Overview:
If you're looking for an interesting, fulfilling career, you've come to the right place!
At Mission Support and Test Services, LLC (MSTS), we're a dynamic team of employees who manage and operate the Nevada National Security Site (NNSS), formerly known as the Nevada Test Site. A premier outdoor, indoor and underground national laboratory for unique, high-level experiments, the NNSS has offices across the country, including Southern Nevada; Santa Barbara and Livermore, California; Washington, D.C.; and Albuquerque and Los Alamos, New Mexico. We're dedicated to working together as a team to keep our nation safe. Join us!
MSTS is a limited liability company consisting of Honeywell International Inc. (Honeywell), Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. (Jacobs), and HII Nuclear Inc.
Responsibilities:
MSTS is seeking an experienced System Engineer (Engineer II) to perform system engineering duties at the Joint Actinide Shock Physics Experimental Research (JASPER) facility within the MSTS Stockpile Experimentation & Operations (SEO) Directorate. JASPER is located in the forward areas of the NNSS.
Key Responsibilities
Responsible for maintaining overall cognizance of assigned JASPER system(s), providing systems engineering support for operations and maintenance, and technical support of line management safety responsibilities for ensuring continued system operational readiness.
Validates physical configuration of assigned system. Maintains and updates system documents for Configuration Management. Understands the functions and performance criteria for assigned systems per the Safety Basis, and acts as the subject matter expert for assigned systems.
Conducts or oversees the inspection and surveillance requirement execution of assigned systems.
Contribute to solutions of assignment-related problems and issues with a limited scope and basic complexity, using a well-defined set of technologies. Solutions use established basic standards, practices and procedures as well as technical knowledge to address problems and complete tasks.
Participate in developing field programs and designs using pre-determined principles and practices.
Contribute to designs, strategies, reports and technical proposals.
Perform design and technical analysis activities using prescribed codes and standards, computer software, and generally accepted best management practices.
Assist in defining specifications for procurements and initiate purchase requests.
Work with outside vendors as required obtaining relevant information.
Develop a working knowledge of codes and standards of other disciplines.
Coordinate work within their discipline on moderately complex projects.
Often serves as a member of work teams.
May monitor work of and provide guidance to skilled technicians and other support personnel.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in an engineering program accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) required for Civil, Mechanical and Electrical engineering degrees;
Or, Calculus-based STEM bachelor's degree in engineering;
Or, for Architects, Certification from the National Council or Architectural Registration Board
(NCARB).
Or Professional Engineer license.
Plus at least 2 years' relevant experience. Skill building experience must demonstrate either deeper technical specialization or additional cross-disciplinary knowledge. Graduate research experience may be recognized.
Demonstrated desire to learn and innovate.
Demonstrated ability to follow instructions and procedures.
Knowledge of instrumentation & control, electrical, mechanical or electromechanical components.
Experience with Configuration Management in accordance with Department of Energy Standard DOE-STD-1073, "Configuration Management."
Current or previous qualification as a nuclear Design Authority at a DOE facility is desired as described by DOE O 420.1C, "Facility Safety."
Experience with an NQA-1 quality program, procuring quality grade items from qualified suppliers, performing source verification or in-process inspections of suppliers, or auditing suppliers for qualifying them to NQA-1 is preferred.
Should be self-motivated and able to complete assigned tasks with minimal supervision.
Ideally, the applicant will have strong time-management skills. Be well organized, maintain safe work habits and have a broad range of technical interests and education.
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to write reports and technical documents.
Ability to interpret codes and standards within the discipline in which they are hired.
The primary work location will be at the Nevada National Security Site (located 65 miles northwest of Las Vegas, Nevada). The JASPER facility is located in the forward areas of the NNSS.
Work schedule for this position will be 4/10's, Monday - Thursday (subject to change).
Pre-placement physical examination, which includes a drug screen, is required. MSTS maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing.
Must possess a valid driver's license.
MSTS is required by DOE directive to conduct a pre-employment drug test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, law enforcement records, and employment/education verifications. Applicants offered employment with MSTS are also subject to a federal background investigation to meet the requirements for access to classified information or matter if the duties of the position require a DOE security clearance. Substance abuse or illegal drug use, falsification of information, criminal activity, serious misconduct or other indicators of untrustworthiness can cause a clearance to be denied or terminated by DOE, resulting in the inability to perform the duties assigned and subsequent termination of employment. In addition, Applicants for employment must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship, at least 18 years of age. Reference , "Personnel Security". If you hold more than one citizenship (i.e., of the U.S. and another country), your ability to obtain a security clearance may be impacted.
Department of Energy Q Clearance (position will be cleared to this level). Reviews and tests for the absence of any illegal drug as defined in , "Workplace Substance Abuse Programs at DOE Sites," will be conducted. Applicant selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation, required to participate in subsequent reinvestigations, and must meet the eligibility requirements for access to classified matter. Successful completion of a counterintelligence evaluation, which may include a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination, may also be required. Reference , "Counterintelligence Evaluation Program."
MSTS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. MSTS is a background screening, drug-free workplace.