Government & Public Sector Jobs in Oak Ridge, TN (Now Hiring) — 515 open — Page 2

Security Controls Assessor

Oak Ridge, Tennessee, United States · On-site

$125k–$165k/yr

Senior

RayTek is seeking a Security Controls Assessor to Support a federal client onsite in Oak Ridge, TN. The Security Controls Assessor will support a mission-critical program providing risk management and cybersecurity asses…

Skills: Risk Management Framework, NIST SP 800-37, NIST SP 800-53, CNSSI 1253, Security controls assessment

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

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

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

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Administrative Assistants / Office Support

Oak Ridge, Tennessee, United States · On-site

$28/hr–$32/hr

Senior

Administrative Assistants / Office Support provides supports the Department of Energy National Security Administration Y-12 Field Office (YFO) and reports to the Program Manager. These positions are 100% on-site. Street …

Skills: Administrative support, Word processing, Records management, Document proofreading, Scheduling

Nuclear Criticality Safety Engineer

Oak Ridge, Tennessee, United States · Remote OK

Senior

Boston Government Services, LLC. (BGS) is seeking an Nuclear Criticality Safety Engineer to support our clients in Oak Ridge, TN. BGS is an engineering, technology, and security firm helping to advance missions of nation…

Skills: Nuclear Criticality Safety, Hazard Analysis, Computational Analysis, Safety Documentation, Regulatory Compliance

Postdoctoral Research Associate - HPC System Architecture and Intelligent Storage Design

Oak Ridge, Tennessee, United States · On-site

Mid level$10M raised

Requisition Id 16766 Overview: The National Center for Computational Sciences (NCCS) at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is seeking a postdoctoral research associate in High-Performance Computing (HPC) system arc…

Skills: HPC System Architecture, Intelligent Storage Design, Telemetry Analysis, Performance Modeling, High-Bandwidth Memory

Postdoctoral Research Associate - HPC Confidential Computing and Secure Multi-tenancy

Oak Ridge, Tennessee, United States · On-site

Mid level$10M raised

Requisition Id 16765 Overview: The National Center for Computational Sciences (NCCS) at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is seeking a postdoctoral research associate in the area of HPC Confidential Computing and …

Skills: Confidential Computing, Secure Multi-tenancy, HPC System Software, Memory Encryption, Trusted Execution Environments

Electrical Engineer

Oak Ridge, Tennessee, United States · On-site

Entry level$10M raised

Requisition Id 16910 Overview: Oak Ridge National Laboratory is the largest US Department of Energy science and energy laboratory, conducting basic and applied research to deliver transformative solutions to compelling p…

Skills: Electrical engineering, Power electronics, Circuit theory, Analog circuits, Digital circuits

Senior Mechanical Analyst Energy - Remote

Oak Ridge, Tennessee, United States · Remote OK

$113k–$188k/yr

Senior+$1.1B raised

Job Description Overview We are seeking a Senior Mechanical Analyst Energy – Remote. This remote position is based out of our Oak Ridge, TN office. Your role AtkinsRéalis US Nuclear is the subsidiary of AtkinsRéalis focu…

Skills: Mechanical engineering, Computational fluid dynamics, Structural analysis, ANSYS FLUENT, ANSYS CFX

Specialty Mechanical Equipment Engineer (Hybrid/Remote)

Aiken, South Carolina, United States · Hybrid

$140k–$200k/yr

Senior+$321M raised

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, driven by pu…

Skills: Specialty machinery design, Solidworks, Creo, Ansys, CAD

Linux Systems Administrator

Oak Ridge, Tennessee, United States · On-site

$70k–$103k/yr

Mid level$1.8B raised

At BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT), we are People Strong, Innovation Driven. A U.S.-based company, BWXT is a Fortune 1000 and Defense News Top 100 manufacturing and engineering innovator that provides safe and effect…

Skills: Linux administration, RHEL, Rocky Linux, Ubuntu, Bash

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System Engineer

Oak Ridge, Tennessee, United States · On-site

Senior

ABOUT THE ROLE We are seeking a System Engineer with an active DOE "Q" Clearance to join our team supporting the DOE's Y-12 National Security Complex. This position is full-time and will be based out of Oak Ridge, TN. Re…

Skills: System Engineering, Configuration Management, Troubleshooting, Maintenance, Machining

HVAC Controls Technician

Oak Ridge, Tennessee, United States · On-site

$33/hr–$43/hr

Mid level$1.6B raised

We are seeking an HVAC Controls Technician to join our federal team based in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. We have a growing team of experienced Controls Technicians and Chiller Mechanics currently supporting the Oak Ridge Natio…

Skills: HVAC controls, Building automation systems, Metasys, Troubleshooting, Preventive maintenance

Instructional Designer

Oak Ridge, Tennessee, United States · Hybrid

Senior$10M raised

Requisition Id 17077 Overview: The Office of Technical Training (OTT) at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) seeks an Instructional Designer to lead the analysis, design, and development of complex learning solutions th…

Skills: Instructional Design, Systematic Approach to Training, Task Analysis, Learner Analysis, Context Analysis

Composite Engineer

Oak Ridge, Tennessee, United States · On-site

$99k–$157k/yr

Senior+$1.8B raised

At BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT), we are People Strong, Innovation Driven. A U.S.-based company, BWXT is a Fortune 1000 and Defense News Top 100 manufacturing and engineering innovator that provides safe and effect…

Skills: Composite design, Laminate theory, Structural evaluation, FEA, Autoclave operations

Materials Clerk

Oak Ridge, Tennessee, United States · On-site

Entry level$10M raised

Requisition Id 17072 Overview: The Oak Ridge National Laboratory has an opening for a Materials Clerk. In this role you will, under limited supervision, perform tasks such as loading and unloading products or materials. …

Skills: Material handling, Inventory management, Loading and unloading, Hazardous materials handling, Radiological materials handling

Mechanical Engineer - Test Stands & Processes

Oak Ridge, Tennessee, United States · On-site

$79k–$119k/yr

Mid level$1.8B raised

At BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT), we are People Strong, Innovation Driven. A U.S.-based company, BWXT is a Fortune 1000 and Defense News Top 100 manufacturing and engineering innovator that provides safe and effect…

Skills: Mechanical design, Test stand development, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, PDMLink

Mechanical Engineer (High-Speed Machinery)

Oak Ridge, Tennessee, United States · On-site

$86k–$136k/yr

Senior$1.8B raised

At BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT), we are People Strong, Innovation Driven. A U.S.-based company, BWXT is a Fortune 1000 and Defense News Top 100 manufacturing and engineering innovator that provides safe and effect…

Skills: Mechanical design, Rotodynamics, FEA, Abaqus, ANSYS

Early Career Structural Designer

Oak Ridge, Tennessee, United States · On-site

$25/hr–$36/hr

Entry level$321M raised

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, driven by pu…

Skills: BIM modeling, Revit, Structural design, AutoCAD, MicroStation

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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