Senior/Principal R&D Mechanical Engineer - National Solar Thermal Test Facility, Onsite

Job Description

Lead the National Solar Thermal Test Facility's maintenance program, reporting, and solar thermal test campaigns, while coordinating testing schedules and working with Facilities to improve capabilities. Oversee site inventory and calibration, and support the facility's controls and data automation systems.

Requirements: Requires a bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline and five years of directly relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, plus the ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance. Desired qualifications include a graduate degree, experience with large-scale test programs and industrial operations, mechanical design and CAD, risk analysis, equipment qualification, and knowledge of thermal and fluid sciences.

Key Skills: Mechanical Engineering, Solar Thermal Testing, Facility Maintenance, Test Campaign Leadership, Program Scheduling, Calibration, Controls and Data Automation, 3D CAD Design, Failure Mode and Effects Analysis, Risk Analysis, Equipment Verification and Validation, Heat Transfer, Thermodynamics, Fluid Dynamics, Teamwork, Safety and Security

Benefits: Vacation, Medical Benefits, 401(k), Learning Opportunities, Relocation Assistance, Flexible Work Arrangements, Career Advancement Opportunities