Nuclear Glovebox Mechanical Engineer

Idaho National Laboratory is hiring a Nuclear Glovebox Mechanical Engineer to work on our MFC Mechanical Engineering Design team. Our team works a 4x10 schedule located out of our MFC facility with every Friday off.

• Apply engineering principles to solve mechanical problems related to the motion and dynamics of heat, gas, air, fluids, and solid materials.
• Design machines and systems to ensure safe, reliable, efficient, and predictable operation.
• Support research capabilities as part of the INL Nuclear Nexus.
  
  

Responsibilities Include

• Decompose project goals into defined and controlled design requirements.
• Use best practices in design methodologies to develop and validate designs.
• Develop physics-based mathematical models of mechanical, chemical, and electrical systems.
• Maintain familiarity with codes and standards applicable to the discipline.
• Document designs to establish conformance with requirements and standards.
• Establish testing, inspection, and quality requirements.
• Ensure fabrication, construction, assembly, and procurement align with design specifications.
• Develop and maintain systems/equipment, perform calculations, and evaluate design specifications.
• Provide solutions to technical problems and recommendations for production improvements.
• Monitor and evaluate plant systems, recommend maintenance and repair standards, and identify vendor data and spare parts.
• Support and lead new project development, including proposals and business plans.
• Ensure design modifications meet technical baseline requirements and applicable codes.
• Maintain configuration management of the technical baseline and assigned systems.
• Ensure consistency in operational characteristics across documentation.
• Mentor and train junior engineering staff.
• Develop experiment requirements, perform designs, and support fabrication, inspection, assembly, and testing.
• Lead the design and development of experimental setups and support post-irradiation examination (PIE) of irradiated test fuel.
• Serve as design engineer for fueled test train fabrication tasks.
• Develop project-specific documentation and check drawings.
• This position closes on: 8/25/25
  
  

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering or a directly related field from an ABET-accredited institution and 14 years of relevant experience; or Master’s degree in mechanical engineering or a directly related field from an ABET-accredited institution and 8 years of relevant experience; or PhD degree in mechanical engineering or a directly related field from an ABET-accredited institution and 6 years of relevant experience.
• Ten years nuclear Glovebox experience in design, fabrication, installation, operations, and maintenance.
• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy "L" clearance, which requires US Citizenship.
  
  

Job Information

• The pay range for this position is $134,124 - $275,136. At Idaho National Laboratory compensation decisions are determined using factors such as education, relevant experience, and other credentials.
• TDP: This is a testing designated position; you will be required to submit to a pre-employment drug screen and periodic drug testing throughout the term of your employment.
  
  

Benefits and Relocation

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) with a 4.2% employer contribution and up to 4.8% match
• Paid time off (personal leave)
• Employee Education Program (tuition assistance)
• Comprehensive Relocation Package
• Benefit eligibility subject multiple factors, including employment status and position classification.
  
  

INL is a science-based, applied engineering national laboratory dedicated to supporting the U.S. Department of Energy’s mission in nuclear energy research, science, and national defense. With more than 6,300 scientists, researchers, and support staff, the laboratory works with national and international governments, universities and industry partners to change the world’s energy future and secure our nation’s critical infrastructure.

INL Mission

Our mission is to discover, demonstrate and secure innovative nuclear energy solutions, other clean energy options and critical infrastructure.

INL Vision

Our vision is to change the world’s energy future and secure our nation’s critical infrastructure.

Selective Service Requirements

To be eligible for employment at INL males born after December 31, 1959 must have registered with the Selective Service System (SSS). For more information see www.sss.gov.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Idaho National Laboratory (INL) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of INL to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

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Primary Location

United States

Other Locations

US-ID-Idaho Falls

Job

Engineering

Organization

Materials & Fuels Complex-MFC (Uxxx)

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Job Posting

Aug 4, 2025, 10:57:07 AM

Unposting Date

Aug 26, 2025, 12:59:00 AM

RELOCATION

Position Relocation Eligible

TELEWORK

On-Site Worker