Title:  Mechanical Engineer II

• Design and analyze systems and components employed in particle accelerators systems to include; Superconducting Radio Frequency (SRF) components, cryomodules, normal conducting magnets, superconducting magnets.
• Also design and analyze the following systems: vacuum systems, cryogenic systems, cooling water systems, gas systems, precision alignment elements, and equipment support structures.
• Perform engineering analyses including heat transfer, fluid flow, vibration, and stress analysis.
• Utilize CAE tools such as finite element analysis software (ANSYS) as needed. Maintain proficiency in the use of the software so that these tasks can be done in a timely fashion.
• Design systems in accordance with applicable codes and standards, including: ASME piping, ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Codes, and JLab Pressure and Vacuum System Rules.
• Be a team member with designers and other engineers in the development of new system designs. Generate the designs utilizing 3D CAD (NX) models and document the design with 2D fabrication drawings.
• Present technical status reports, defend designs at engineering design and safety reviews.
• Serve as the responsible technical representative for the design, procurement and fabrication of subcontracted components. Interface with external vendors as necessary to ensure quality systems and components are fabricated, inspected, and delivered.
• Ensure all required documentation is generated to support the final design, fabrication, installation, commissioning, and maintenance of assigned systems.
• Demonstrate ability to design components for manufacture, assembly, and serviceability. Utilize knowledge of various manufacturing techniques including: rapid prototyping, CNC machining, sheetmetal forming, and welding.

• May lead technical staff of designers or technicians.

• Required: 4 or more years Relevant Experience

• Preferred: Master's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree Mechanical Engineering required

• Broad range of experience which encompasses mechanical, design, analysis, and fabrication techniques.
• Able to effectively train his/her work group and effectively lead work teams within the work group.
• Able to give effective presentations to general audiences and write convincing proposals and reports with all necessary backup material for lab consumption.
• Ability to gain proficiency as a subtext matter expert in a specialized aspect of particle accelerator system design.

About Jefferson Lab 

Join a community with a common purpose of solving the most challenging scientific and engineering problems of our time. The Jefferson Lab campus is located in southeastern Virginia amidst a vibrant and growing technology community.  

A career at Jefferson Lab is more than a job. You will be part of “big science” and work alongside top scientists and engineers from around the world unlocking the secrets of our visible universe. Managed by SURATech, LLC, Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility is entering an exciting period of mission growth and is seeking new team members ready to apply their skills and passion to have an impact. You could call it work, or you could call it a mission. We call it a challenge. We do things that will change the world. 
 
Total Rewards at Jefferson Lab 

At Jefferson Lab, we believe that a comprehensive employee benefits program is an important and meaningful part of the compensation employees receive. Our benefits program includes, but is not limited to: 

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Care Plans • Flexible Spending Accounts 

• Paid Time-off and Leave Programs (Paid Parental, vacation, holidays, and sick leave)  

• 401(k) Plan – 9% Lab Contribution; 100% vested • Flexible Work Arrangements  

   (Remote & Alternate Work Schedules available)  

• Tuition Assistance, Training and Professional Development Programs  

• Live near the waterways of the Chesapeake Bay region with access to nearby beaches,  

   mountains, and all major metropolitan centers on the East Coast 

SURATech, LLC manages and operates the Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility (Jefferson Lab). SURATech is an Equal Opportunity Employer.   
 
SURATech is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities (unless doing so will result in an undue hardship). If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to recruiting@jlab.org or contact Human Resources by calling (757) 269-7100 and selecting option 1 between 8 am – 5 pm EST to provide the nature of your request. 

Employment with SURATech is conditional upon DOE approval if at any time during your employment you are participating in a Foreign Government Talent Recruitment Program or Affiliated activity. Generally, such programs/activities include any foreign-state-sponsored attempt to acquire U.S.-funded scientific research through programs run or funded by the government that target scientists, engineers, students, academics, researchers, and entrepreneurs of all nationalities working or educated in the United States. This includes positions or appointments, both domestic and foreign, titled academic, professional, or institutional appointments whether or not remuneration is received and whether full-time, part-time or voluntary.