Design Engineer- Fusion Fuel Cycle

Requisition Id 14060 

Overview: 

The Fusion Energy Division at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory seeks applications for a Design Engineer. The selected candidate will work on and lead various projects in the development of technologies and components for major international fusion experimental facilities, particularly the ITER Project’s pellet fueing system. 

Job Duties and Responsibilities:  The successful candidate will lead the design, analysis, and/or laboratory assembly and testing of a variety of components and systems in fusion environments. The selected candidate will have responsibility to manage the design, analysis, fabrication, assembly, and testing of components which integrate multiple environments, such as vacuum, cryogenic cooling, and magnetic fields.  Responsibilities may include collaboration with other laboratories and projects, both domestic and international, particularly the Pellet Injection Sytem for the ITER project,  which is a key ORNL contribution to  the international fusion energy facility under construction at Cadarache, France.   This system produces solid hydrogen pellets that are accelerated with a gas gun into the ITER device to add fuel to the fusion plasma.

Deliver ORNL's mission by aligning behaviors, priorities, and interactions with our core values of Impact, Integrity, Teamwork, Safety, and Service. Promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility by fostering a respectful workplace- in how we treat one another, work together, and measure success.

Basic Qualifications:

This position requires a BS degree in mechanical or nuclear engineering, or a related field, with a minimum of five years of professional experience in design and fabrication of high-performance components and systems.  The candidate should demonstrate a diverse background and understanding of the following topics:

• Mechanical Design including at least a basic understanding of mechanics and thermal response of materials.
• Able to read, understand, and apply engineering standards.
• Experience in hands-on troubleshooting of mechanical, vacuum, instrumentation, and control systems.
• Testing: designing, executing, and documenting tests that answer specific questions.
• Basic Engineering Drawing creation, checking, and component procurement.

Preferred Qualifications:

• MS or PhD degree in mechanical or nuclear engineering, or a related field.
• Design and deployment of cryogenic systems, including data gathering, analysis, and reporting.
• Experience in nuclear fusion or fission technology or a closely related field is a plus. 
• Experience with mechanical (finite element) and/or thermal/fluid (computational fluid dynamics) simulation.
• Demonstration of a diverse background and understanding of some of the following topics:
  • Vacuum systems
  • Mechanical Design including at least a basic understanding of theory, design, and operations of diagnostic systems
  • Programming, Mechatronics / Data Acquisition and Logging
• Candidate must be a self-starter and able to work independently with diverse teams.
• Excellent verbal, presentation, and writing skills are required to enable effective interaction and communication with technical peers, program managers, collaborators, and sponsors.

About ORNL:

As a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science national laboratory, ORNL has an extraordinary 80-year history of solving the nation’s biggest problems. We have a dedicated and creative staff of over 6,000 people! Our vision for diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) is to cultivate an environment and practices that foster diversity in ideas and in the people across the organization, as well as to ensure ORNL is recognized as a workplace of choice. These elements are critical for enabling the execution of ORNL’s broader mission to accelerate scientific discoveries and their translation into energy, environment, and security solutions for the nation.

ORNL offers competitive pay and benefits programs to attract and retain individuals who demonstrate exceptional work behaviors. The laboratory provides a range of employee benefits, including medical and retirement plans and flexible work hours, to support the well-being of you and your family. Employee amenities such as on-site fitness, banking, and cafeteria facilities are also available for added convenience.

Other benefits include the following: Prescription Drug Plan, Dental Plan, Vision Plan, 401(k) Retirement Plan, Contributory Pension Plan, Life Insurance, Disability Benefits, Generous Vacation and Holidays, Parental Leave, Legal Insurance with Identity Theft Protection, Employee Assistance Plan, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, Wellness Programs, Educational Assistance, Relocation Assistance, and Employee Discounts.

If you have difficulty using the online application system or need an accommodation to apply due to a disability, please email: ORNLRecruiting@ornl.gov.

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This position will remain open for a minimum of 5 days after which it will close when a qualified candidate is identified and/or hired.

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ORNL is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, are encouraged to apply.  UT-Battelle is an E-Verify employer.