Advanced Computer & Electrical Engineer

Naval Nuclear Laboratory; Town of Niskayuna (NY); On-site; USD 86,100 - 134,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision

401(k) Savings plan

Paid Personal Time Off

Parental Leave

Tuition Assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Program

Job summary

Naval Nuclear Laboratory seeks an engineer to join the Instrumentation and Control Systems team within the Hardware Building Block Engineering- or I&C Hardware Development- or Integration and Support Engineering units. You will help develop HWBB components, prepare functional requirements, and troubleshoot issues to support submarine and aircraft carrier fleets.

The role emphasizes hands-on lab testing, interface with system owners, and collaboration across designers and vendors to deliver

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical or computer engineering with 4+ years of experience, or
• Master's degree with 2+ years of experience, or
• Doctorate in electrical or computer engineering.

Responsibilities

• Develop HWBB components across HWBB projects and plant designs.
• Prepare and maintain functional requirements and perform hands-on lab testing.
• Interface with system owners, prime contractors, vendors, and Naval Reactors personnel.
• Troubleshoot emergent issues and drive integration of HWBB technology into designs.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Technical writing

Functional requirements

I&C design/operating experience

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical or Computer Engineering

Master's in Electrical or Computer Engineering

Doctorate in Electrical or Computer Engineering

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

The Instrumentation and Control (I&C) Systems Development subdivision is looking for a motivated engineer to join our team in the Hardware Building Block Engineering unit, I&C Hardware Development unit, or Integration and Support Engineering unit! In this role, the successful candidate would join a team of engineers who are responsible for driving the development, schedule, delivery, and troubleshooting efforts for an extensive catalog of Hardware Building Block (HWBB) components that are used throughout the submarine and aircraft carrier fleets. This position provides a unique opportunity to work on this important technology and drive innovative improvements to I&C equipment design while directly supporting the current and future fleets.

The successful candidate should expect to be tasked with challenging work assignments that will make use of and enhance their engineering and professional skills and abilities. Engineers in these units assist with or lead overall development efforts for HWBB components at the Naval Nuclear Laboratory by preparing and maintaining functional requirements, performing hands‑on laboratory testing, working with system integrators to incorporate HWBB technology into plant designs, and troubleshooting emergent issues. They regularly interface with system owners and designers, equipment prime contractors, component vendors, and Naval Reactors personnel to accomplish this important work.

Required Combination of Knowledge and Skill

• Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in electrical engineering or computer engineering and a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience; or
• Masters degree from an accredited college or university in electrical engineering or computer engineering and a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience; or
• Doctorate degree from an accredited college or university in electrical engineering or computer engineering.

Preferred Skills

• GPA of at least 3.0/4.0
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Experience with technical writing
• Experience with writing or testing functional requirements
• Reactor Plant I&C design or operating experience
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

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 and vendor locations. For nearly 70 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.