Mechanical Engineer - GEM Technologies Inc.

GEM Technologies, Inc. (GEM) is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join our team. This position is full-time and will support the Bettis Atomic Power Laboratory in Pittsburgh, PA in a hybrid capacity with ~20% teleworking approved.

The Naval Nuclear Laboratory develops advanced naval nuclear propulsion technology for the safety and reliability of our Navy’s submarine and aircraft fleet. Our ideal candidate is interested in getting in on the ground floor of an exciting new project that will design and analyze the next generation radiological shipping container for the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program!

Clearance Level Required:
L Clearance

Per Diem / Travel Authorized:
To Be Determined

Overview:

• Support Mechanical Engineering initiatives as a member of the Shipping Container Recapitalization team.
• Perform engineering evaluations in support of the design, analysis, or testing of a new radiological shipping container or shipping container support equipment.
• Perform elastic and elastic-plastic structural analysis.
• Develop designs and engineering drawings.
• Sponsor test programs.
• Perform alignment & tolerance studies (fit-up analysis).
• Develop design specifications.
• May support engineering and business activities of the Reactor Servicing organization, as needed.

Clearance & Citizenship Requirement:

• To be considered, you must be able to obtain and maintain a government issued "L" clearance; candidates with an active or very recently active DOE “L” Clearance, DOE “Q” Clearance, DoD “Secret” Clearance, or DoD “Top Secret” Clearance are highly preferred.
• Due to the federal nature of the work, a U.S. Citizenship is required.

Desired Skills:

• Familiarity with radiological material shipping containers and/or Safety Analysis Reports for Packaging (SARPs).
• Familiarity with 10 CFR 71.
• Experience with mechanical or thermal testing.
• Familiarity with alignment and tolerance studies or fit-up studies.
• Experience with developing engineering drawings or specifications.
• Experience with Abaqus/Standard, Abaqus/Explicit, or other similar FEA software.
• Experience with Elastic-Plastic Structural Analysis.
• Experience with Mechanical automations.
• Familiarity with Python scripting.

About the Site:

Bettis Atomic Power Laboratory, located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is part of the Naval Nuclear Laboratory (NNL) which provides broad support for the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program in the design, development, improvement, maintenance, training for operation of naval nuclear propulsion plants, and ultimate disposition of the plants (energy.gov).

About GEM:

GEM Technologies, Inc. (GEM) is an award-winning federal contractor with more than 29 years of experience providing environmental, construction, facility management, and technical services to federal agencies, state and local governments, and commercial organizations. Founded in 1994 as a nuclear engineering firm to support federal operations in East Tennessee, GEM has since expanded into a nationwide, multi-disciplinary provider with over 270 employees and a diverse portfolio of contracts in the environmental, nuclear, and defense sectors.

At the core of our operations is our guiding philosophy: our partnership, your success. We believe in the power of collaboration and recognize that good partnerships are the building blocks to success. We partner with our clients to solve complex problems, exceed expectations, and advance critical missions. We partner with our communities to promote well-being by investing in local schools and non-profit organizations. We partner with our employees and remain committed to managing a cohesive workforce and cultivating a supportive workplace.

BENEFITS: To recruit and retain our exceptional staff, we offer the opportunity to elect benefit packages that best suit our employee’s needs; this includes, but is not limited to, a highly competitive Salary, Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (including HSA & PPO options), Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays, Life Insurance, and a matching 401(k) Retirement Plan.

COMPENSATION: GEM does not publish salary ranges on external job boards; all ranges listed are estimates made by vendors and not actual salary ranges. GEM’s offered compensation is dependent on candidates’ education, qualifications, and relevant years of experience.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering and 10+ years of relevant experience.
• Must have experience with mechanical equipment design, structural analysis, or testing programs.
• Must have experience with Microsoft Office.
• Must have strong written and verbal communication skills (including technical writing).