Project Engineer

Mid Level Project Engineer

Teledyne Brown Engineering Inc. (TBE) in Knoxville, TN, is seeking a mid level Project Engineer to provide technical leadership, design oversight, and project coordination for complex mechanical and control-system-based equipment used in high-reliability and international monitoring programs, including systems supporting the CTBTO's International Monitoring System.

This role focuses on leading and managing engineering efforts, reviewing and guiding mechanical design work, coordinating cross-functional project activities, and supporting system integration and testing. Occasional hands-on design and troubleshooting will be required.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate mechanical engineering activities across design, fabrication, testing, and system integration.
• Review and oversee fabrication and assembly drawings in accordance with ASME Y14 standards.
• Ensure tolerance compliance and manufacturability of mechanical components and assemblies.
• Interpret electrical schematics for system-level integration and troubleshooting.
• Develop proposals, customer presentations, design specifications, test reports, and documentation packages.
• Work directly with technicians during system builds to validate specifications and ensure compliance.
• Participate in customer technical working groups and project review meetings.
• Estimate labor, track project hours, and coordinate schedules with project managers.
• Troubleshoot complex systems using sensor data, telemetry, and log files.
• Develop and maintain bills of materials (BOMs) and assist with material tracking during fabrication.
• Perform additional project engineering duties as assigned.

Top Skills Details

Solidworks, Mechanical engineering, Autocad

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Experience with one or more of the following:
• High-purity compressed air systems
• Cryogenic cooling systems
• High-vacuum systems
• Industrial control systems
• Nuclear detection or environmental monitoring equipment
• Strong mechanical engineering foundation with experience in design oversight, tolerance analysis, and ASME drawing standards.
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics for integrated system development.
• Experience coordinating engineering tasks or leading technical project activities.
• Strong communication and technical writing skills for customer-facing documentation.
• U.S. Citizenship with the ability to obtain/maintain security clearance.
• Willingness to travel approximately ±10% domestically and internationally.

Experience Level

Intermediate Level

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Knoxville, TN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $38.00 - $78.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Knoxville, TN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 18, 2025.

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