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Equipment Development Engineer, Entry Level

Savannah River National Laboratory, Aiken, SC, United States


Equipment Development Engineer, Entry Level
Job Description
Savannah River National Laboratory is seeking to hire early career Equipment Development Engineers. Come join a dynamic team developing custom equipment and other innovative solutions for the Savannah River Site, DOE complex, and National Security missions.

Responsibilities
The selected candidates will work with engineers, scientists, researchers, technical specialists, and other professionals within Advanced Engineering at Savannah River National Laboratory with a focus on conducting hands‑on automation, robotics, controls, instrumentation, and data acquisition system development. Ideal candidates are entry level engineers capable of developing, designing, fabricating, assembling, testing, evaluating, calibrating, and fielding unique systems, components, and tooling to meet unique technical challenges for end users. They are expected to deliver results in a safe, responsible, secure, timely, and cost‑effective manner. Candidates need to understand and apply advanced knowledge of standard theories, concepts, principles, techniques, and fundamentals in engineering to achieve innovative solutions. Candidates should also be able to scope, plan, organize, communicate, estimate, schedule, and perform technical tasks that provide creative technical solutions and address a variety of challenges with guidance, support, and direction from senior professionals.

Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in mechanical or electrical engineering.

Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance; US Citizenship is required.

Applications will be accepted for those graduating before June 2027. Degree verification will be required before start date.

Security Clearance Information
This position will require the selected candidate to be able to obtain a DOE Security Clearance. BSRA is required by DOE to conduct a pre‑employment drug test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, criminal records, and employment history, and education verifications. Positions with BSRA require applicants to have the ability to obtain and maintain a DOE L or Q‑level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship. Factors such as pre‑employment background review results, dual citizenship status, and unpaid and/or unfiled taxes may impact your ability to obtain a security clearance. This list of factors is not exhaustive; pre‑employment information and security clearance requests are reviewed on a case‑by‑case basis.

Benefits
Benefits offered to employees include:

Highly competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision options including HSA options with company provided seed

Short‑ & Long‑Term Disability (company paid)

Life Insurance Non‑Contributory 1X salary (company paid)

AD&D Non‑contributory 1x salary (company paid)

Savings & Investment plan:

Qualified Non‑Elective Company Contribution of 5% each pay period with immediate vesting

Company match 50 cents/dollar up to 8% (5 yrs. vesting in company match)

Contributory Life Insurance up to 5x Salary with $1M Cap

Contributory AD&D (employee, spouse and children)

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Plan

SRNL offers a competitive relocation package to ease the transition process. Domestic and international relocation assistance is available for certain positions.

Equal Employment Opportunity
BSRA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. BSRA is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. Please email us at SRNLRecruiting@srnl.doe.gov with any questions regarding the hiring process or to request an accommodation.

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