System Engineer

GEM Technologies, Inc

$95K — $115K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • ABET Accredited Bachelor's Degree in Engineering and 5+ years of relevant experience.
  • Active or recently active DOE 'Q' Clearance or DoD 'Top Secret' Clearance.
  • Background in machining operations and techniques.
  • Familiarity with regulations in a nuclear environment (Conduct of Engineering, Operations, and Maintenance).
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills for diverse interactions.
  • Ability to work in a production-oriented environment.
  • U.S. citizenship required due to federal work nature.

Responsibilities

  • Support new machining installations and existing operations with configuration management and maintenance activities.
  • Perform troubleshooting and development of production processes and systems.
  • Apply expertise across systems and equipment in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
  • Ensure compliance and operational excellence in a regulated environment.
  • Engage in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance options (including HSA & PPO).
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays.
  • Life Insurance coverage.
  • Matching 401(k) Retirement Plan contributions.
  • Flexibility to choose benefits that suit individual needs.
Full Job Description
ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking a System Engineer with an active DOE "Q" Clearance to join our team supporting the DOE's Y-12 National Security Complex. This position is full-time and will be based out of Oak Ridge, TN.

Responsibilities
  • Support new machining center installations and/or existing machining production operations through supporting configuration management activities, various paperwork activities, troubleshooting, and maintenance activities.
  • Perform troubleshooting and improvement activities.
  • Apply systems and equipment expertise needed to resolve technical system and equipment issues in cooperation with other related disciplines.

Requirements
  • Education & Years of Experience - ABET Accredited Bachelor's Degree in Engineering and 5+ years of relevant experience.
  • Citizenship - To be considered, you must be a United States (U.S.) citizen due to the federal nature of the work.
  • Clearance - To be considered, you must have an active or very recently active DOE "Q" Clearance or DoD "Top Secret" Clearance.
  • Machining background experience.
  • An understanding of Conduct of Engineering, Conduct of Operations, and Conduct of Maintenance for facilities operating within a nuclear regulated environment.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interface effectively with various clients, production and support organizations, management, and hourly wage employees.
  • Willingness to work in a production environment.

Desired Skills
  • Experience in a NRC or DOE regulated environment.
  • Experience in Integrated Safety Management.
  • Systems and equipment experience in mechanical and electrical systems.
  • MS Degree in Engineering.

About the Site

The NNSA's Y-12 National Security Complex, in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, is the nation's only source of enriched uranium nuclear weapon components and provides enriched uranium for the U.S. Navy as well as excels in materials science, precision manufacturing, and stores enriched uranium. Y-12 supports efforts to reduce nuclear proliferation risk and performs work for other government agencies (energy.gov).

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

GEM's offered compensation is dependent on candidates' education, qualifications, and relevant years of experience. 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 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.

Please Note: With the exception of mandated state requirements, GEM does not publish salary information on external job boards; as such, most ranges listed are estimates made by vendors and not actual salary ranges.

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