ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking a Mechanical Designer to join our team supporting the Naval Nuclear Laboratory (NNL) at their Bettis Atomic Power Laboratory! This position is full-time and will be based out of West Mifflin, PA with up to 20% remote work.

Responsibilities

• Support the Naval Nuclear Laboratory in developing advanced naval nuclear propulsion technology for the safety and reliability of our Navy’s submarine and aircraft carrier fleet.

• Join 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.

• Collaborate with engineers to create or modify designs (SolidWorks) and drawings (eDrawings, PDF, etc.) for PPTT equipment.

• Provide input related to designs' manufacturability, cost-effectiveness, and compliance with industry standards and regulations.

• Provide input to the material selection for components based on performance requirements, durability and cost-effectiveness.

Requirements

• Education & Years of Experience – Associate's Degree in mechanical design, drafting, or a related field 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 be able to obtain and maintain a government issued clearance, if needed. Having an "L" or "Q" ("Secret" or "Top Secret" as well) clearance prior is preferred as work cannot start until cleared.

• Proficiency creating and modifying mechanical designs in SolidWorks.

• Proficiency creating and modifying drawings based on detailed engineering input.

• Knowledge of drafting standards and techniques, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), tolerance stack analysis, and design for value engineering.

• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

Desired Skills

• Experience in electrical design and drafting.

• Familiarity with manufacturing processes and techniques.

• Familiarity with common plastic and metal additive manufacturing technologies.

• Familiarity with common sheet metal forming techniques and how tolerances impact manufacturing cost for each.

• Familiarity with common machine tool sand machining practices and how tolerances impact manufacturing cost for each.

About the Site

The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is comprised of the Bettis Atomic Power Laboratory, located in West Mifflin, Pennsylvania, the Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory located in Niskayuna, New York, the Kesselring Site, located in West Milton, New York, and the Naval Reactor Facility located in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Together, they develop advanced technology for the United States Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program, ensure the safety and reliability of naval nuclear reactors, and train Sailors who operate reactors in submarines and aircraft carrier fleets (energy.gov).

ABOUT GEM

GEM Technologies, Inc. (GEM) is an award-winning federal contractor with more than 30 years of experience providing environmental, construction, facility management, and technical services to federal agencies, state and local governments, and commercial organizations. Founded in 1994 as a nuclear engineering firm to support federal operations in East Tennessee, GEM has since expanded into a nationwide, multi-disciplinary provider with over 270 employees and a diverse portfolio of contracts in the environmental, nuclear, and defense sectors. Some reasons to join GEM are:

• Our philosophy – We believe in the power of effective collaboration and recognize that good partnerships are the building blocks to success.

• Our relationships – Partnering with federal clients, we solve complex problems, exceed expectations, and advance critical missions.

• Our team – We are committed to managing a cohesive workforce and cultivating a supportive workplace for our employees on contracts and in-office.

• Our community involvement – Supporting our communities, we invest time and money in local schools and non-profit organizations.

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.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

GEM Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition, or any other basis protected by law.