Advanced BBGN Mechanical Engineer

Naval Nuclear Laboratory; West Mifflin (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 86,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision

401(k) Savings plan

Paid Parental Leave

Flexible Work Schedules

Tuition Assistance

Student Debt Benefit

EAP

Wellness Program

Job summary

Naval Nuclear Laboratory is seeking a Propulsion Plant Integration Engineer to bring a proven nuclear propulsion plant design into a first-of-a-kind battleship. The role is hands-on and systems-oriented, spanning ship design, plant engineering, operations, and Navy decision-making.

The successful candidate will lead conceptual studies, support system integration, and validate design conformance while coordinating with design yards, BPMI, and Navy stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related technical, engineering, or science field with 4+ years of experience.
• Masters degree in a related technical, engineering, science field with 2+ years of experience.
• Doctorate in a related technical, engineering, science field.
• Currently an Advanced Reactor Training Engineer, Refueling Engineer, or Field (RPCO) Engineer at the Company.

Responsibilities

• Participate in conceptual studies to inform Navy decision-making on key propulsion plant features, tradeoffs, and risks.
• Support the integration of battleship specific systems into the propulsion plant.
• Develop and refine concepts of operation for a single plant surface combatant.
• Validate design compliance with surface combatant and platform requirements and identify and resolve non-conformances.
• Interface with the battleship Lead Design Yard, BPMI, and Navy representatives to align propulsion plant integration with ship design and fleet needs.
• Perform system analysis to evaluate the impacts of design decisions.
• Coordinate with other engineering disciplines to ensure seamless propulsion plant integration into the overall ship design.

Skills

Systems thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical writing

Nuclear propulsion experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/science

Master's degree in related field

Doctorate in related field

Advanced Reactor Training Engineer/Refueling Engineer/RPCO Engineer at the Company

Job description

Working at the Naval Nuclear Laboratory we foster pride in belonging to an organization whose culture is made up of these core values: Trust, Empowerment, and Collaboration. Our company promotes a positive culture while ensuring the safety and reliability of our nation's naval nuclear reactors, and training the Sailors who operate those reactors in the U.S. Navy's submarines and aircraft carrier Fleets.

Job Description

Join the team that will define how the next-generation battleship is powered and operated.

We are seeking a Propulsion Plant Integration Engineer to help bring a proven nuclear propulsion plant design into a new, first-of-a-kind battleship (BBGN). This is a hands-on, systems-level role where you'll work at the intersection of ship design, plant engineering, operations, and Navy decision-making.

The successful candidate will:

• Participate in conceptual studies to inform Navy decision-making on key propulsion plant features, tradeoffs, and risks.
• Support the integration of battleship specific systems into the propulsion plant
• Develop and refine concepts of operation for a single plant surface combatant
• Validate design compliance with surface combatant and platform requirements and identify and resolve non conformances
• Interface with the battleship Lead Design Yard, BPMI, and Navy representatives to align propulsion plant integration with ship design and fleet needs.
• Perform system analysis to evaluate the impacts of design decisions
• Coordinating with other engineering disciplines to ensure seamless propulsion plant integration into the overall ship design

This role is a good fit if you enjoy big-picture systems thinking, early design influence, and working across organizational and technical boundaries to bring a complex ship concept to life.

Required Combination of Knowledge and Skill

Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in a related technical, engineering or science field and a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience; or Masters degree from an accredited college or university in a related technical, engineering or science field and a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience; or Doctorate degree from an accredited college or university in a related technical, engineering, science field; or Currently an Advanced Reactor Training Engineer, Refueling Engineer, or Field (RPCO) Engineer at the Company.

Preferred Skills

• Prior Navy experience with nuclear propulsion plant operations (ship or prototype)
• Background in submarine plant engineering or previous plant or prototype qualification
• Degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Naval Architecture/Marine, or Systems Engineering is preferred; other engineering degrees with relevant experience will be considered
• Demonstrated self starter with the ability to take an ambiguous task, structure the work, and drive it to closure.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple parallel technical issues
• Good communication and technical writing skills, including the ability to clearly document analyses and present recommendations to both technical and non technical stakeholders

Compensation and Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision & Voluntary Benefits
• Disability, Life & Accident Insurance
• 401(k) Savings program & Capital Accumulation Plan
• Personal & Medical Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Flexible Work Schedules
• Tuition Assistance for Eligible Employees
• Student Debt Benefit Personal Time Off Sell Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness Program
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Pay Range

$86,100.00 - $134,600.00 annually
Salary information provided is a general guideline only. Annual salary is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is operated for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) by Fluor Marine Propulsion, LLC (FMP), a wholly owned subsidiary of Fluor Corporation. Naval Nuclear Laboratory personnel are FMP employees who work at four DOE facilities: Bettis Atomic Power Laboratory, Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory, Kenneth A. Kesselring Site, and Naval Reactors Facility, and at the U.S. Department of Defense-owned Nuclear Power Training Unit-Charleston. FMP employees also have an established presence at numerous shipyards, satellite, and vendor locations.

For more than 75 years, the Naval Nuclear Laboratory has developed advanced nuclear propulsion technology, provided technical support, and trained world-class nuclear operators to ensure the safe and reliable operation of our nation's submarine and aircraft carrier fleets. The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is a national asset solely dedicated to the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program. We rely on the dedication and innovation of our nearly 8000 engineers, scientists, technicians, and support personnel.

All candidates must be U.S. citizens. Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified matter. FMP is a government contractor and maintains a drug free workplace and workforce. All candidates must be able to pass a drug test in compliance with FMP company policy and 10 CFR 707. Marijuana is a Federal Schedule I controlled substance and illegal under Federal Law. Therefore, FMP is required to test for marijuana.

Fluor Marine Propulsion, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by federal, state, or local law.