Mechanical Engineer

Navarro Research and Engineering is recruiting for a Mechanical Engineer in Niskayuna, NY. Candidate must have an active DOE L clearance or DOD equivalent to be considered.

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 Naval Nuclear Laboratory develops advanced naval nuclear propulsion technology for the safety and reliability of our Navy's submarine and aircraft fleet. Our company is looking for an experienced Mechanical Engineer to join our team as part of the Propulsion Plant Team Trainer (PPTT) project, which is a multi-site organization engaged in the design, production, testing, and delivery of advanced training simulators.

The successful candidate will:

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineers across multiple locations
• Review and disposition Supplier mechanical design submittals to validate designs based on technical requirements
• Interface with stakeholders to ensure project objectives are satisfied
• Review static structural analyses of designs

• Candidate must have an active DOE L clearance or DOD equivalent to be considered.
• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited college or university
• Minimum of 3 years of work experience as a Mechanical Engineer

Experience with Solid Works or equivalent 3D modeling software - Experience with Model Based Design - Experience supporting design reviews and technical interchanges with Suppliers - Experience reviewing static structural analyses (e.g., FEA) - Ability to review, understand, and apply relevant engineering codes and standards (e.g., ASME, AWS) - Experience with Design for Manufacturability and Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) - Experience reviewing designs for joining processes (e.g., welding) - Strong communication and collaboration skills - Ability to think creatively and make recommendations to senior project personnel - Proficiency with Microsoft Office Products.

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

Compensation

$90,000-$180,000 annually