Senior Mechanical Engineer (3622)

Navarro Research and Engineering is recruiting for a Senior Mechanical Engineer in Oak Ridge, TN.

Navarro Research & Engineering is an award-winning federal contractor dedicated to partnering with clients to advance clean energy and deliver effective solutions for complex challenges in the nuclear and environmental fields. Joining Navarro means being a part of an exceptional team committed to quality and safety while also looking for innovative strategies to create value for the client’s success. Headquartered in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, Navarro has active programs in place across the nation for DOE/NNSA, NASA, and the Department of Defense.

The Senior Mechanical Engineer will be responsible for performing engineering process development and testing activities to support manufacturing of gas centrifuges to support the enrichment of UF6. The ideal candidate will have experience following engineering processes and procedures and will be knowledgeable in subject areas such as rotordynamics, dynamic testing, signal processing, and software development. 

What You'll Do:

• Empirical and simulated rotordynamics leveraging existing tools and development of new techniques and engineering software
• Software development: data acquisition, digital signal processing, and analysis of high-speed signals
• Dynamic testing including experimental modal analysis (EMA)
• Test design and automation
• Model verification and validation
• Participate in reviews of technical designs and papers as either the primary engineer or a panel member.
• Accomplishing complex engineering assignments in your specialty. Makes independent decisions on engineering problems and methods. 
• Preparation and presentation of routine and special engineering reports and other design documentation

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or other related fields of study
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience
• Relevant experience may include:
• Rotordynamics
• Dynamic testing
• Digital signal processing (DSP)
• Software development in Python
• Finite element analysis (FEA) in ANSYS
• Ability to obtain a DOE Q Clearance

Optional Desired Qualifications:

• Master of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Preference may be given to candidates with a higher level of experience. 
• Active DOE Q Clearance

Due to the nature of the government contract requirements and/or clearances requirements, US citizenship is required.

Navarro is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.

EEO Employer/Vet/Disabled

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation & Public Holidays)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability