Systems Engineer II

Job ID: 13278 Location: Newport News, VA Category: Engineering Division: Physics Position Type: Term Education: Bachelor's Degree Experience Required: 4+ years Relocation Provided: Yes Position Description Come join our team at Jefferson Lab, where great minds matter.
2 Year Term Position Posting Date: 01/24/2024 Salary Range: $85,500 - $135,300 (SE II) Work Location Type: Dedicated On-Site (working 100% on-site) What your job will be like: The System Engineer will work in a small group, developing polarized material for physics experiments.
The candidate will support the engineering effort for a polarized fusion project (the JLab SPF project), a multi-lab Department of Energy effort which will help to pave the road towards a viable fusion power reactor.
The candidate will collaborate with colleagues at Jefferson Lab and our partner labs at the University of Virginia, Oak Ridge National Lab, University of California-Irvine and General Atomics on the overall systems engineering/technical integration efforts for the project.
In this role you will: Work with scientists, technical staffs and students developing new concepts.
Collaborate with the JLab target group to design/construct/commission cryogenic equipment related to the polarized fusion project.
Work with scientists and engineers to develop and document requirements, specifications and interfaces for the JLab SPF project Serve as a Design Authority for the pressure systems required for the JLab SPF project Responsible for Target Group’s cryostat work Work with engineering colleagues in the collaboration-wide effort to develop project integration plans Support project reviews and reporting by providing and presenting information on engineering aspect.
Write professional correspondence, technical papers, presentations, and documents in accordance with Lab and project guidelines for audiences of project team members, Lab leadership, and/or the Department of Energy Qualifications we require: Education: BS in +in Engineering or Physics Experience: 4 years of relevant experience Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: Ability to effectively train his/her work group and effectively lead work teams within the work group Demonstrated experience in technical writing of plans, reports, and presentations, and the ability to give effective presentations to general audiences and write convincing proposals and reports with all necessary backup material for lab consumption Working knowledge of Finite Element Analysis codes and familiarity with the ASME Boiler Pressure Vessel Code (BPVC).
Experience developing and monitoring requirements and interfaces Familiar with systems engineering and procedures Qualifications we prefer: Education: Master's degree in cryogenics engineering or similar field Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: Experience working with cryogenic systems, with at least two years of experience as a cryogenic engineering professional is highly desi Industry-standard certifications in mechanical engineering or related fields Familiarity with the technology and national labs projects involving fusion energy Total Rewards at Jefferson Lab At Jefferson Lab, we believe that a comprehensive employee benefits program is an important and meaningful part of the compensation employees receive.
Our benefits program includes, but is not limited to: Medical, Dental, and Vision Care Plans Flexible Spending Accounts Paid Time-off and Leave Programs (Paid Parental, vacation, holidays, and sick leave) 401(k) Plan – 9% Lab Contribution; 100% vested Flexible Work Arrangements (Remote & Alternate Work Schedules available) Tuition Assistance, Training and Professional Development Programs Live near the waterways of the Chesapeake Bay region with access to nearby beaches, mountains, and all major metropolitan centers on the East Coast Jefferson Science Associates, LLC (JSA) manages and operates the Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility (Jefferson Lab).
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