Naval Nuclear Propulsion Engineer

Energy Jobline ATTB; Us; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

Naval Reactors seeks a Nuclear Engineer (Naval Reactors Engineer) to design, regulate, and oversee the Navy's nuclear propulsion program, including reactor design, fleet operations, and decommissioning processes. You will operate within a lean headquarters staff and collaborate with DOE laboratories, shipyards, and fleet units.

The role emphasizes analytical oversight rather than day-to-day plant operations, with substantial interaction with senior engineers and officers.

Qualifications

• Requires rigorous technical degree in engineering, physics, or closely related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to communicate complex technical information clearly in writing and verbally.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical direction in reactor and fluid systems design, reactor physics, materials development, and instrumentation for propulsion plants.
• Review designs and analyses from laboratories, shipyards, and industry partners; coordinate with fleet units for safe, reliable operation.
• Balance long-term engineering projects with time-sensitive fleet and shipyard issues; ensure quality control and safety standards.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Written communication

Oral communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/physics

Job description

Naval Reactors seeks a Nuclear Engineer (Naval Reactors Engineer) to design, regulate, and oversee the Navy's nuclear propulsion program, including reactor design, fleet operations, and decommissioning processes. You will operate within a lean headquarters staff and collaborate with DOE laboratories, shipyards, and fleet units.

The role emphasizes analytical oversight rather than day-to-day plant operations, with substantial interaction with senior engineers and officers.