Principle Optical Engineer & Electro-Optical Lead - Directed Energy Huntington Ingalls Industries IncPrinciple Optical Engineer & Electro-Optical Lead - Directed EnergyKnoxville, TN$112,057–$220,000 / yearThis role ensures that optical designs-including beam control systems, optical assemblies, stray light mitigation, precision alignment, and laser propagation systems-translate into safe, functional, and production-ready hardware that meets stringent performance, reliability, and safety requirements. Level 4 - 9 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 7 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 4 years relevant experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 13 years relevant experience.
RF Engineer Type One Energy GroupRF EngineerKnoxville, TennesseeYou will work alongside highly motivated physicists and engineers to design, analyze, and validate the QO transmission line that delivers high-power millimeter-wave beams from gyrotron sources to the plasma vessel. Our FusionDirect development program pursues the lowest-risk, shortest-schedule path to a fusion power plant over the coming decade, using a partner-intensive and capital-efficient strategy.
Lead Mechanical Engineer - Directed Energy Huntington Ingalls Industries IncLead Mechanical Engineer - Directed EnergyKnoxville, TN$101,354–$165,000 / yearThis role ensures that mechanical designs-including structural components, thermal management systems, precision assemblies, and packaging solutions-translate into safe, functional, and production-ready hardware that meets stringent performance, reliability, and safety requirements. The ideal candidate will excel at computer-aided mechanical engineering design, demonstrate leadership in collaborative multidisciplinary environments, and thrive when developing solutions with incomplete or evolving requirements typical of advanced defense programs.
Senior Instrument Design Engineer Oak Ridge National LaboratorySenior Instrument Design EngineerOak Ridge, TNOverview: We are seeking a Senior Instrument Design Engineer who will focus on designing, deploying, and improving instruments for the neutron science community at ORNL's High Flux Isotope Reactor (HFIR) and the Spallation Neutron Source (SNS). You will work with other engineers in the directorate and the instrument teams consisting of instrument scientists, scientific associates, operations and maintenance technicians, and other technical personnel in the execution of instrument projects.
Tester Design Engineer - Vision Inspection Denso CorpTester Design Engineer - Vision InspectionMaryville, TN$73,000–$100,000 / yearQuality improvement tasks upon request including optimization of vision programs, capability studies, defect root cause analysis, countermeasure development and implementation. Project launch activities including obtaining funds, obtaining approval from upper management, and project management from project start until mass production launch.
NewElectrical Design Engineer NR ConsultingElectrical Design EngineerKnoxville, TNWhat You'll DoDesign, simulate, and test analog and digital circuits using microcontrollers, FPGAs, DSPs, op-amps, A/D converters, filters, and power supplies (linear and DC-DC switching)Develop interface electronics for motion control, sensors, optical systems, and communicationsCapture schematics and drive multilayer PCB layout using Altium (or similar)Execute board bring-up, debugging, prototyping, verification testing, and performance characterizationProvide design support for existing systems and legacy PCBsCommunicate hardware changes with service and manufacturing teamsParticipate in evaluating emerging technologies to inform future product directionsCollaborate closely with mechanical and software engineers on tightly integrated electro-mechanical and electro-optical systemsWhat We're Looking ForB.S.E.E. This role blends deep technical design with hands-on lab work, supporting both new product development and legacy systems in a collaborative, cross-disciplinary environment.
Senior Mechanical Engineer, Remote Handling and Full Scale Integration Kairos PowerSenior Mechanical Engineer, Remote Handling and Full Scale IntegrationOak Ridge, TNRemoteForeign nationals who are citizens of countries that are not on the Department of Energy's general authorization list (link below) are not permitted to work in our facility unless the Department of Energy issues an export control license to the company to permit that individual to have access to Part 810-controlled information. The Senior Engineer will drive 1:1 scale integration efforts to validate interfaces, clearances, tolerances, and handling sequences—systematically derisking reactor maintenance strategies prior to deployment.
Electrical Engineer Employee MagnetsElectrical EngineerKnoxville, TennesseeDesign, simulate, and test analog and digital circuits using microcontrollers, FPGAs, DSPs, op-amps, A/D converters, filters, and power supplies (linear and DC/DC switching). This role blends deep technical design with hands-on lab work , supporting both new product development and legacy systems in a collaborative, cross-disciplinary environment.
Metrology Lead Engineer Type One Energy GroupMetrology Lead EngineerKnoxville, TennesseeTeam player capable of leveraging an organization stacked with an array of highly educated and skilled subject matter experts who bring different backgrounds and experiences to bear in bringing fusion power to the grid by 2035. Ultimately, this role is pivotal to enabling our technical and programmatic success — ensuring that complex engineering efforts are delivered predictably, transparently, and in alignment with the company’s broader fusion energy development roadmap.
Manufacturing Test Technician GTT, LLCManufacturing Test TechnicianOak Ridge, TNUnder general supervision, the Manufacturing Test Technician performs a wide range of electro-mechanical activities, including equipment setup, calibration, testing, troubleshooting, and repair of electronic and mechanical assemblies, subassemblies, and integrated systems used in manufacturing. Teams here include infrared optical engineers, embedded software developers, systems integration specialists, defense technology professionals, and product managers working on products that define the state of the art across sectors that matter.
InHouse Service Repair Technician GTT, LLCInHouse Service Repair TechnicianOak Ridge, TNThe role also prepares reports for analysis of product failure trends and serviceability issues, and may communicate with field-based technicians for details helpful to failure diagnostics or repair, but generally without direct client contact. Teams include infrared optical engineers, embedded software developers, systems integration specialists, defense technology professionals, and product managers working on some of the most sophisticated engineering challenges in the industry.