Job Description
Mission Support and Test Services, LLC (MSTS) manages and operates the Nevada National Security Site (NNSS) for the U.S. National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA). Our MISSION is to help ensure the security of the United States and its allies by providing high-hazard experimentation and incident response capabilities through operations, engineering, education, field, and integration services and by acting as environmental stewards to the Site's Cold War legacy. Our VISION is to be the user site of choice for large-scale, high-hazard, national security experimentation, with premier facilities and capabilities below ground, on the ground, and in the air. (See NNSS.gov for our unique capabilities.) Our 2,750+ professional, craft, and support employees are called upon to innovate, collaborate, and deliver on some of the more difficult nuclear security challenges facing the world today.
MSTS offers our full-time employees highly competitive salaries and benefits packages including medical, dental, and vision; both a pension and a 401k; paid time off and 96 hours of paid holidays; relocation (if located more than 75 miles from work location); tuition assistance and reimbursement; and more.
MSTS is a limited liability company consisting of Honeywell International Inc. (Honeywell), Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. (Jacobs), and HII Nuclear Inc.
Responsiblities
Join an innovative team conducting groundbreaking research in defense of our nation. The Nevada National Security Sites (NNSS) is seeking outstanding candidates for a Distinguished Mechanical Engineer supporting the Scorpius Accelerator. The Advanced Sources and Detectors (ASD) Project consists of the development of Scorpius, a multiple-pulse, single-axis linear induction accelerator radiographic system. The radiographic system will be used to study the late time stages of implosions involving sub-critical quantities of special nuclear material within the Principal Underground Laboratory for Subcritical Experimentation (PULSE) tunnel complex at the Nevada National Security Site. Scorpius involves significant mechanical systems that work with electrical and control systems to precisely deliver an electron beam that will enable collection of radiographic data in support of this important national security mission.
The successful candidate will:
Provide overarching technical leadership and strategic direction for the Scorpius machine, collaborating closely with contractors and technical leads for the Accelerator, Injector, Downstream Transport, Solid State Pulsed Power, and Detector subsystems. Ensure the successful delivery and operational readiness of the radiographic capability, demonstrating recognized technical leadership, creativeness, and judgment across a broad program scope. Solutions will be comprehensive in technical and business aspects and exhaustive at all levels, and cross-disciplinary.
Lead design engineering and configuration management efforts for the Scorpius machine. This includes developing and implementing innovative solutions to significant engineering challenges during Scorpius installation at the Integrated Test Stand (ITS) and PULSE, in collaboration with NNSS and partner mechanical engineers. This role will sustain a high level of achievement and/or leadership in advancing science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) or its application.
Mentor and develop early career engineers, facilitating their growth through frequent interactions, coaching opportunities, and appropriate delegation of responsibilities. This includes coaching and motivating team members while promoting team interaction. The successful candidate will foster an environment that encourages the development of intellectual property, patents, and publishing within the team.
Develop and implement strategic plans for building and sustaining a machine-focused engineering organization (Cygnus, EUS, Scorpius) to support operations at PULSE. This will be performed in collaboration with ECSE and SEO leadership, ensuring alignment with defined corporate goals and MSTS policies.
Ensure effective communication and implementation of project engineering requirements, working with ASD Technical Leads and NNSS System Leads. This involves coordinating complex projects of substantial complexity and broad scope, requiring interdisciplinary coordination, and serving as an expert advisor and consultant to internal senior management on difficult and critical technical issues.
Develop and/or update operational procedures for critical components of the accelerator, with the primary objective of maximizing uptime. This includes guiding others in analyzing and solving unique problems related to operational efficiency and reliability.
Represent the organization in strategic discussions and collaborations, including occasional travel to Los Alamos, Albuquerque, and Livermore, to represent the company position to headquarters or regulatory customers. This role will involve initiating collaboration with partners external to MSTS to achieve mission execution.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in an engineering program accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) or Bachelor's degree in calculus-based Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) field, plus at least 20 years' relevant experience.
Advanced degree (MS or PhD) in applied physics or a related field preferred.
Extensive experience on large projects and/or complex science facilities, with a history of providing engineering solutions in support of these complex facilities, with some emphasis on accelerator engineering.
Experience analyzing, designing, and/or building systems associated with particle accelerators, such as cathode structure, beam transport magnets, vacuum systems, support structures, precision alignment, fluids & gasses, precision machine design, and heat transfer management.
Experience with mechanical engineering analysis software such as ANSYS, PATRAN.
Experience planning and directing the work of designer/drafters and technicians.
Demonstrated experience successfully leading technical projects or teams.
Demonstrate effective decision-making skills, including knowledge of how and when to escalate issues to higher levels. Analyze the risks and future impact of decisions. Use cost benefit analysis in decision-making. Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, work independently, and work as part of a team.
Ability to execute work in a disciplined manner to demonstrate compliance with laws, codes, orders, policies and procedures.
Demonstrated acumen in leading/enabling a robust safety culture.
Demonstrated experience in building successful collaborations across multiple organizations.
Effective verbal and written communication skills necessary to collaborate in a team environment
and to present and explain technical information to stakeholders.
Experience working independently, as well as in a team, with minimal direction in a driven
environment.
The primary work location will be at the Losee Road facility in North Las Vegas, Nevada with a secondary work location at the Nevada National Security Site (located 65 miles northwest of Las Vegas, Nevada).)
Work schedule will be 4/10s Monday through 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 DOE Order 472.2 (https://www.directives.doe.gov/directives-documents/400-series/0472.2-BOrder-chg1-pgchg) , "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 10 CFR Part 707.4 (http://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?SID=14b1c770db022992d237769fbe9fc519&mc=true&node=se10.4.707\14&rgn=div8) , "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 10 CFR Part 709 (http://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?tpl=/ecfrbrowse/Title10/10cfr709\main_02.tpl) , "Counterintelligence Evaluation Program."
MSTS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. MSTS is a background screening, drug-free workplace.
Annual salary range for this position is: $170,747.20- $273,187.20
Starting salary is determined based on the position market value, the individual candidate education and experience and internal equity.
