HukariAscendent is a Woman-Owned, Small Business specializing in comprehensive engineering and technical support services associated with commercial nuclear power and Department of Energy (DOE) nuclear activities.

We are looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer with the following qualifications:

Citizenship Requirements: US citizen or permanent resident

General scope:
We are seeking a mechanical design engineer to produce high quality engineering design packages for components and subsystems of multiple neutron scattering instruments. These instruments are scientific experiment stations with unique requirements and incorporate custom configurations of various mechanical and electronic components, many of which are one-of-a-kind articles including support structures, positioning systems, vacuum vessels, neutron optic structures, radiation shielding, and others. In this role, you will work alongside other instrument engineers and scientists to fully develop these component and subsystem designs. This position would be ideal for those who would like to work in a machine design development environment. General job duties include:
• Develop engineering requirements and concepts from scientific specifications and produce final, detailed, and documented designs
• Produce drawings, specifications and other engineering documents
• Perform and document engineering calculations to ensure safety and component performance
• Provide support to the STS Instrument Engineering Group by performing peer reviews and participating in design reviews

Work arrangement:
Fulltime, Mon.-Fri., onsite at the STS Project Office. Occasional remote work on a limited basis may be possible but is not guaranteed. Work will be performed under the general supervision of the STS Instrument Engineering Manager.

Minimum Qualifications:
• A B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering is required with 8 years of experience.
• Five years of experience using Creo CAD and Windchill PDM software
• Demonstrated ability to quickly grasp, prioritize and analyze complex technical problems
• Experience working within multi-disciplinary technical teams
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to function well in a fast-paced research environment and to set priorities to accomplish multiple tasks within deadlines

Preferred Qualifications:
• Previous experience as a design engineer in an accelerator or nuclear environment
• Proficiency in Finite Element Analysis
• Familiarity with multiple manufacturing processes and their associated design considerations
• Familiarity with the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code
• Experience with weldment designs and American Welding Society (AWS) drawing symbology

Estimated duration: 18-months (funded in 6-month increments)

HukariAscendent offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid time off.
Opportunities with HukariAscendent change frequently. For a complete listing of our current openings, please visit our website at www.hukari.com.
HukariAscendent is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.