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This challenging and rewarding position offers opportunities to continue expanding technical skills through assignments involving both established and novel repair technologies, including epoxy/composite technologies, mechanical/machining processes, and arc welding technologies.\nThe role involves regular interface with stakeholders and support groups across the laboratory, shipyards, and program headquarters. The successful candidate will plan, follow, and execute work efforts; conceive and produce technical designs, instructions, and procedures; and contribute to the development of novel repair techniques by drafting, placing, following, and reporting subcontracted repair method development and demonstration contracts.\nKey Responsibilities\n Lead test programs supporting repair technology development, both within the laboratory and via commercial subcontracts.\n Plan, follow, and execute work efforts, and conceive and produce technical designs, instructions, and procedures.\n Develop and interpret specifications, drawings, and engineering standards.\n Plan and execute test programs, design experiments, analyze experimental results, and assist with the preparation of technical reports.\n Contribute to the development of novel repair techniques by drafting, placing, following, and reporting subcontracted repair method development and demonstration contracts.\n Lead and execute laboratory operations in a productive, timely, and compliant manner.\n Support project planning, equipment testing, and repair deployment, including travel to vendors and shipyards as needed.\nRequired Education & Experience\nBS Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field from an accredited college or university and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; or an MS Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field from an accredited college or university and a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.\nTop Skills & Requirements\n Ability to develop and interpret specifications, drawings, and engineering standards (or the ability to learn it).\n Ability to plan and execute test programs, design experiments, and analyze experimental results.\n Digital design / CAD skills.\n Experience assisting with the preparation of technical reports.\n Ability to lead and execute laboratory operations in a productive, timely, and compliant manner.\n Familiarity with digital data acquisition hardware and software (preferred).\nSecurity Clearance\nA DOE “L” clearance is required for this position. Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE “L” security clearance.\nPreferred Qualifications\n Knowledge of materials engineering.\n Background in industrial operations.\n Ability to help develop, test, evaluate, and eventually qualify repair procedures in the laboratory or via vendors and shipyards.\n Excellent individual initiative and creativity.\nContract Details\nDuration: 1-year contract with the possibility of extension. Extensions are not guaranteed and are executed at the discretion of the hiring manager.\nEstimated Hours: Approximately 2,080 straight-time hours per year (full-time).\nWork Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week; up to approximately 10% telework.\nAnticipated Start: September 2026.\nTravel\nSome travel to vendors and shipyards is required to support project planning, equipment testing, and repair deployment.\nWhy Work at COMPA Industries?\nWe strive to provide careers, not just jobs, for our employees. We invest in and serve the communities where we work and live. We provide best-in-class administrative, professional, and technical services to solve complex problems to meet customer mission-critical objectives.\nFor over 30 years, Compa has been a trusted partner in progress. We combine decades of technical expertise with a forward-thinking spirit, tackling intricate challenges in nuclear facilities alongside the brightest minds in science and engineering. Join us, and don’t just build your career, build the future, with competitive compensation, a collaborative culture, and the chance to make a real difference for national security and beyond.\nCOMPA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. 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