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Senior Mechanical Integrity Engineer I, II, III - 3413B
Arnold AFB, TN · Government/MilitaryTitle: Senior Mechanical Integrity Engineer I, II, III - 3413B
Function: Engineering
Position Type: Regular, Full-Time
Pay Type: Exempt
Grade: 35-37
US Citizenship Required: Yes
Job Summary
The primary responsibility of the person hired into this position is to perform calculations and consultation for mechanical integrity assessments of primarily pressure vessels, process piping systems, and existing facility infrastructure used in ground testing of air and space systems. Work will involve assembly of comprehensive mechanical integrity assessment packages using industry accepted techniques including ASME and API Codes and Standards. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong attention to detail, an interest or experience in engineering forensics and/or reverse engineering, structural integrity and material properties, and the ability to communicate with other engineers effectively.
Job Duties:
Under the direction of the supervisor:
Basic Qualifications:
AEDC’s mission is to conduct developmental test and evaluation for the Nation through modeling, simulation, ground, and flight test. Execution of the mission requires a large team of highly qualified and dedicated professionals from multiple technical disciplines to effectively accomplish the objectives of our test customers.
Due to Air Force Security requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required for employment at AEDC.
NAS is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minority/Women/Veterans/Disabled (AA/EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
Applicants with a physical or mental disability, who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, may e-mail their request to careers@nas-llc.us. PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT RESUMES to this address as they will not be considered for employment opportunities.
Function: Engineering
Position Type: Regular, Full-Time
Pay Type: Exempt
Grade: 35-37
US Citizenship Required: Yes
Job Summary
The primary responsibility of the person hired into this position is to perform calculations and consultation for mechanical integrity assessments of primarily pressure vessels, process piping systems, and existing facility infrastructure used in ground testing of air and space systems. Work will involve assembly of comprehensive mechanical integrity assessment packages using industry accepted techniques including ASME and API Codes and Standards. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong attention to detail, an interest or experience in engineering forensics and/or reverse engineering, structural integrity and material properties, and the ability to communicate with other engineers effectively.
Job Duties:
Under the direction of the supervisor:
- Inspect pressure vessels and piping systems through field visits to verify, record, and report pertinent information to determine equipment integrity and make recommendations
- Perform calculations / analyses, including finite element analysis and fracture mechanics evaluation techniques to verify compliance to code
- Provide consultation regarding code compliance for pressurized systems
- Assess the mechanical integrity of process piping, pressure vessels, and system devices and components; as-built system drawings; and the development & field checking of drawings for each system, as directed
- Reverse engineer existing systems and/or components using non-destructive test (NDT) data and performing engineering analysis
- Perform independent research, reviews, studies and analyses in support of technical projects and programs
- Provides strategic guidance for improving the long-term performance of process and utility equipment
- Be accountable for the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of work ensuring proper configuration management and assuring that standard design criteria, practices, procedures, and codes are used in preparation of plans and specifications
- Create technical reports which document analysis, work performed, results, and recommendations
- Recommend equipment, new concepts and techniques to improve inspections, engineering evaluations, and reporting.
- Work inside/outside, confined spaces and elevations in industrial environments
- It is a condition of employment to wear company issued Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in accordance with company policy
- Performs other related duties as required
Basic Qualifications:
- B.S. degree in mechanical or civil/structural engineering from an accredited college or university plus a minimum of 5 years of relevant engineering experience
- United States Citizenship is required
- A self-starter with a can-do attitude and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Knowledge or experience with implementation of codes/standards such as ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code, Section VIII and B31 Codes, API 579-1/ASME FFS-1, API 580/581, and ASME PCC-2, NBIC, AWS, ASNT
- Strong oral/written communication and interpersonal skills
- Familiarity with P&ID diagrams, process piping systems and components , industrial valves, regulators, and pressure relief devices. Ability to identify each of these devices along with their schematic symbols, drawing methodology, and formats
- Experience in fracture analysis, NDE methods and results interpretation
- Active Department of Defense Secret Security Clearance
- Familiarity with PV Elite, CAESAR II, Ansys, AutoCAD, and SagePlus software
AEDC’s mission is to conduct developmental test and evaluation for the Nation through modeling, simulation, ground, and flight test. Execution of the mission requires a large team of highly qualified and dedicated professionals from multiple technical disciplines to effectively accomplish the objectives of our test customers.
Due to Air Force Security requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required for employment at AEDC.
NAS is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minority/Women/Veterans/Disabled (AA/EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
Applicants with a physical or mental disability, who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, may e-mail their request to careers@nas-llc.us. PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT RESUMES to this address as they will not be considered for employment opportunities.