Government & Public Sector Jobs in Oak Ridge, TN (Now Hiring) — 515 open

Power Electronics Engineer

Oak Ridge, Tennessee, United States · On-site

Senior$10M raised

Requisition Id 17095 Overview: Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is the largest US Department of Energy science and energy laboratory, conducting basic and applied research to deliver ground-breaking solutions to comp…

Skills: Power electronics, High-voltage systems, Circuit design, Project management, Troubleshooting

NMC&A Specialist

Oak Ridge, Tennessee, United States · On-site

Mid level$10M raised

Requisition Id 17039 Overview: We are seeking a Nuclear Material Control and Accountability Specialist who will focus on supporting the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) NMC&A Plan. ORNL NMC&A is responsible for provi…

Skills: Nuclear material control, Accountability, Compliance, Documentation, Data entry

Postdoctoral Research Associate- Fusion Materials & Technology

Oak Ridge, Tennessee, United States · On-site

Entry level$10M raised

Requisition Id 17102 Overview: We are seeking a postdoctoral researcher who will focus on the development and application of separation techniques and fusion materials performance assessment that have applications in mul…

Skills: Mass spectrometry, Microfluidics, MEMS, Materials characterization, Vacuum technology

AR Accountant

Oak Ridge, Tennessee, United States · Hybrid

Mid level$10M raised

Requisition Id 17047 Overview: We are seeking an AR Accountant who will focus on maintenance and development of systems that facilitate accurate receipt information and financial reporting. This position resides in the A…

Skills: Accounts receivable, Accounting, Financial reporting, SAP, General ledger

Radar and Optics Applications Staff Assistant

Oak Ridge, Tennessee, United States · On-site

Mid level$10M raised

Requisition Id 17101 Overview: The Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) conducts research, development, and deployment of radar and optics technologies to address national security and other worldwide challenges. Our res…

Skills: Radar technology, Optics technology, Electrical engineering, Computer engineering, Computer science

Custodial Worker

Oak Ridge, Tennessee, United States · On-site

Mid level

AFO has an opening for a Custodial Worker at our customer site in Oak Ridge TN. Responsibilities Supports the project Safety Plan through personal involvement in all aspects of safety, including training and attention to…

Skills: Floor cleaning, Vacuuming, Waxing, Dusting, Inventory management

General Maintenance Worker

Oak Ridge, Tennessee, United States · On-site

Mid level

AFO is looking for a General Maintenance Worker to work at the Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI), Oak Ridge, Tennessee. To join our team of outstanding professionals, apply today! Responsibilities Sup…

Skills: General maintenance, Painting, Carpentry, Plumbing, Masonry

Electrical Designer / CAD Drafter

Oak Ridge, Tennessee, United States · On-site

Senior$10M raised

Requisition Id 16616 Overview: The Advanced Engineering Technologies (AET) Group is seeking a dedicated electrical CAD drafter/designer to support our organization. The position will involve electrical/mechanical design …

Skills: Electrical CAD Design, 3D Modeling, P&ID Generation, AutoCAD, Autodesk Inventor

Senior Research Scientist Advanced Computing Systems

Oak Ridge, Tennessee, United States · On-site

Senior+$10M raised

Requisition Id 16771 Overview: The Advanced Technologies Section (ATS) at Oak Ridge National Laboratory is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Research Scientist to provide scientific and technical leadersh…

Skills: HPC Systems Architecture, Quantum Computing, Interconnect Technologies, Storage Architectures, System Co-design

Job Posting Title Senior Architect

Oak Ridge, Tennessee, United States · Hybrid

$120k–$190k/yr

Senior+$321M raised

Sr. Architect Amentum is a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative solutions, supporting critical missions across defense, intelligence, energy, and civilian sectors. Our people are our competitive advantage…

Skills: Architecture, Design, Construction methodology, International Building Code, Revit

Senior-Level Process Engineer (Hybrid/Remote)

Oak Ridge, Tennessee, United States · Hybrid

$140k–$190k/yr

Senior+$321M raised

As a senior-level process engineer, you will provide senior level technical leadership in the design, analysis, and documentation of nuclear and chemical process systems, supporting projects from conceptual development t…

Skills: Process engineering, Nuclear process systems, Chemical process systems, Technical leadership, Engineering calculations

Operations Engineer

Oak Ridge, Tennessee, United States · On-site

Senior$10M raised

Requisition Id 17083 Overview: We are seeking an Operations Engineer who will focus on nuclear nonproliferation research involving hands on operations with Uranium processing in the Uranium Chemistry, Application, and Si…

Skills: Chemical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Uranium Chemistry, Nuclear Fuel Cycle

Programs, Planning, and Partnerships Specialist

Oak Ridge, Tennessee, United States · On-site

Mid level$10M raised

Requisition Id 17086 Overview : Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is seeking a Programs, Planning, and Partnerships Specialist to support program planning, proposal development, stakeholder engagement, and public-priv…

Skills: Program planning, Proposal development, Stakeholder engagement, Project management, Technical writing

Requirements Management and System Engineer

Oak Ridge, Tennessee, United States · Hybrid

$98k–$160k/yr

Senior$321M raised

Job Description The Management and Systems Engineer’s duties include: Assists in the development and management of requirements for nuclear infrastructure project delivery. Assembles and manages definition of high-level …

Skills: Requirements management, Systems engineering, Nuclear infrastructure, Project delivery, Contract management

Senior Piping Engineer – Oak Ridge

Oak Ridge, Tennessee, United States · Hybrid

$140k–$190k/yr

Senior+$321M raised

Senior Piping Engineer – Oak Ridge Amentum Nuclear Projects is a Tier 1 service provider to the U.S. Department of Energy, we deliver safe and innovative solutions at complex nuclear cleanup and production sites. Our ser…

Skills: Piping engineering, Process piping design, Gas piping, Mechanical engineering, Project management

Millwright

Oak Ridge, Tennessee, United States · On-site

Senior$10M raised

Requisition Id 17096 Overview: The Oak Ridge National Laboratory has an opening for a Millwright. In this role, you will, under limited supervision, install, maintain, repair, and troubleshoot stationary machinery and me…

Skills: Millwright, Mechanical equipment maintenance, Machinery installation, Troubleshooting, Optical laser alignment

Employee Relations and Engagement Specialist

Oak Ridge, Tennessee, United States · On-site

Senior$10M raised

Requisition Id 17080 Overview: The Employee Relations and Engagement Specialist provides guidance, and operational support across a broad range of employee relations and engagement matters within the Employee Relations D…

Skills: Employee relations, Workplace investigations, Conflict resolution, Case management, Policy interpretation

R&D Assistant - Sensors and Electronics Group

Oak Ridge, Tennessee, United States · On-site

Entry level$10M raised

Requisition Id 17099 Overview: We invite applications for the early career position of R&D Assistant to support the Sensors and Electronics Group in the Electrification and Energy Infrastructures Division (EEID). This ea…

Skills: Particle tracking simulations, Computational analysis, Scientific programming, Python, MATLAB

Mid-Level BIM Administrator (Remote)

Oak Ridge, Tennessee, United States · Remote OK

$64/hr–$72/hr

Senior$321M raised

Mid-Level BIM Administrator (Remote) Amentum is a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative solutions, supporting critical missions across defense, intelligence, energy, and civilian sectors. Our people are ou…

Skills: BIM administration, SQL databases, SmartPlant suite, Smart 3D, Database configuration

Kubernetes Platforms Principal Architect

Oak Ridge, Tennessee, United States · On-site

Senior+$10M raised

Requisition Id 17094 ­­Overview: The National Center for Computational Sciences (NCCS) at Oak Ridge National Lab (ORNL), which hosts several of the world’s most powerful computer systems, is seeking highly qualified indi…

Skills: Kubernetes, RKE2, Platform engineering, Infrastructure as code, GitOps

Frequently asked questions

How many Government & Public Sector jobs are open in Oak Ridge, TN right now?

There are currently 515 open government & public sector positions in Oak Ridge, TN listed on Clera. New openings are added daily as companies post roles.

Which companies are hiring for Government & Public Sector roles in Oak Ridge, TN?

Companies currently hiring include Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Boston Government Services, LLC (BGS), Akima Global Services, LLC, Amentum, GEM Technologies, Inc., among others. Browse the listings above to see every active employer.

Are there remote or hybrid Government & Public Sector jobs in Oak Ridge, TN?

Yes — 112 of the 515 open government & public sector positions offer remote or hybrid work (40 remote, 72 hybrid).

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