
System Engineer (4016)
Oak Ridge, TNFull-timeSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago
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Job overview
Navarro Research and Engineering is recruiting a System Engineer to support machining center installations and production operations. The role includes configuration management, troubleshooting, maintenance, and technical issue resolution in coordination with related disciplines. Candidates need a machining background and must be willing to work in a production environment. The position requires an engineering degree, relevant professional experience, Q clearance, and U.S. citizenship.
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Full job description
Navarro Research and Engineering is recruiting a System Engineer in Oak Ridge, TN.
Navarro Research & Engineering is an award-winning federal contractor dedicated to partnering with clients to advance clean energy and deliver effective solutions for complex challenges in the nuclear and environmental fields. Joining Navarro means being a part of an exceptional team committed to quality and safety while also looking for innovative strategies to create value for the client’s success. Headquartered in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, Navarro has active programs in place across the nation for DOE/NNSA, NASA, and the Department of Defense.
Position Summary
Support new machining center installations and/or existing machining production operations through supporting configuration management activities, various paperwork activities, troubleshooting, and maintenance activities. Must have machining background experience.
Performs troubleshooting and improvement activities.
Applies systems and equipment expertise needed to resolve technical system and equipment issues in cooperation with other related disciplines.
Experience in a NRC or DOE regulated environment is desirable. Requires an understanding of Conduct of Engineering, Conduct of Operations, and Conduct of Maintenance for facilities operating within a nuclear regulated environment.
Requires strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interface effectively with various clients, production and support organizations, management, and hourly wage employees. Must be willing to work in a production environment. Experience in Integrated Safety Management is a plus.
Requirements
Requires an ABET accredited BS degree in an Engineering discipline plus 5 or more years of relevant professional experience or a MS degree in a relevant Engineering discipline. Additional experience is preferred. Q clearance required. Candidates with systems and equipment experience in mechanical and electrical systems preferred.
Expected work schedule: M-Th 40 hrs/week with potential for occasional overtime.
Due to the nature of the government contract requirements and/or clearances requirements, US citizenship is required.
Navarro is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran’s status, or any classification protected by applicable state or local law..
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Benefits
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Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
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Retirement Plan (401k)
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Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
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Paid Time Off (Vacation & Public Holidays)
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Short Term & Long Term Disability
How this job compares
Set against the 10,879 open Systems Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 28, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- Tennessee median$99–160K/yr40 salary ranges
- US median$60–70/hr401 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 79 open Systems Engineer jobs in Tennessee and 10,879 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 5 years of experience; Systems Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (9,029 postings).
- Education
- 4,694 of the 10,879 open Systems Engineer jobs (43%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
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