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Boston Government Services, LLC. (BGS) is seeking a Mechanical Designer to produce high quality engineering design packages for components and subsystems. The position resides in the Design Services group within the Second Target Station (STS) Project at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL).

BGS is an engineering, technology, and security firm helping to advance missions of national importance for government programs, national laboratories, national security facilities, nuclear operations, and complex projects. We support clients at every stage, from strategic planning and program management to the execution of engineering and technical activities. We work to attract and retain the best talent because the best talent delivers the best results for our clients. Our capabilities are based on our experience in complex, secure, and highly regulated environments. We leverage our experience and capabilities to provide mission-driven solutions tuned to our client's mission needs and strategic direction.

Work that Matters. People that Matter More. At BGS, we believe meaningful work starts with great people. We foster a culture built on respect, collaboration, and accountability—where employees are empowered to contribute ideas, grow professionally, and make an impact. We care about our employees’ well-being through competitive benefits, clear expectations, and an environment that values both excellence and connection.

If you align with BGS’ company values and culture, we would love for you to explore opportunities to join our growing team by checking out the job description below!

The Second Target Station (STS) is a >$2Billion Department of Energy project to be constructed at the ORNL Spallation Neutron Source (SNS) over the next decade. The STS will provide wholly new capabilities for the study of a broad range of materials with neutron scattering and support thousands of users from the physical, materials, and applied sciences as well as industry. The science capabilities provided the STS will complement those of the two existing neutron scattering user facilities at ORNL, the First Target Station (FTS) of the SNS and the High Flux Isotope Reactor (HFIR). The STS will deliver the highest peak brightness cold neutrons in the world, which together with advances linear accelerator technology, high powered targets, moderators, and neutron instrumentation, will ensure U.S. leadership in neutron scattering for decades to come.

Please visit: http://neutrons.ornl.gov/sts for more information.

As part of the Design Services group, you will have the opportunity to engage in the design of complex, integrated mechanical systems, many of which are first-of-a-kind or one-of-a-kind. In this role, you will work alongside other designers, engineers, and scientists to fully develop these component and subsystem designs. You will be responsible for developing component and subsystem designs and detailed fabrication drawings. You will support the responsible engineer in preparing technical specifications and other procurement-related documents. In addition to producing your own design packages, a Senior Mechanical Designer will be responsible for reviewing and checking the work of peer designers.

Responsibilities:

• Take complex engineering designs from conception through manufacture and build.
• Successfully communicate and collaborate with engineers and scientists throughout the design process.
• Create engineering models and drawings using Creo/Windchill.
• Prepare clear, complete, and accurate working plans and detail drawings from layouts, rough, or detailed sketches and from written or verbal instructions.
• Perform tolerance stack ups to assure proper fit in assemblies.
• Check detail drawings of peer designers to assure compliance with engineering codes and drafting standards.

Requirements:

• Associates degree in an engineering discipline with a minimum of 8 years’ relevant experience. An equivalent combination of education and design experience may be considered instead of an associate’s degree.
• At least 3 years using Creo and Windchill PDM/PLM.
• Experience working with Creo skeletons and top-down design.
• Working knowledge of creating model annotations within Creo.
• Knowledge of the technical concepts of drafting and engineering principles, codes, and standards.
• Expert knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Ability to effectively communicate design concepts to engineers and other designers.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Successful drug screening.
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a security or clearance badge.
• Candidate must either possess or be eligible to obtain a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) security clearance.
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Q security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Design for manufacturing experience.
• Experience working in an accelerator or nuclear environment.
• Experience working in a team environment with other designers on large assemblies comprised of thousands of parts and sub-assemblies.
• Experience in weldment design and American Welding Society (AWS) symbology.
• Experience in communicating with vendors and fabricators.

Location/Work Arrangement:

• Full-time, Monday-Friday, onsite at the STS Project Office.
• Hybrid or remote work will be considered, but cannot be guaranteed.
• Work will be performed under the general supervision of the STS Design Services Manager.

Benefits:

BGS offers a competitive total compensation package to eligible employees. Benefits include Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Paid Vacation, 401K, Long and Short-Term Disability.

EEO:

BGS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Exclusive Agreement Disclaimer:

BGS has standing contracts with federal agencies throughout the United States. We require an affirmative exclusive agreement to represent all candidates to our clients. By submitting this application, you are consenting to allow BGS to represent you as a candidate for the role in which you are applying.