Advanced Computer & Electrical Engineer Electrical

Naval Nuclear Laboratory; Town of Niskayuna (NY); On-site; USD 86,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & Vision

Disability insurance

Life & accident insurance

401(k) & CAP

Paid time off

Parental leave

Flexible work schedules

Tuition assistance

Student debt benefit

Employee assistance program

Wellness program

Job summary

The Instrumentations and Control (I&C) Systems Engineer at Naval Nuclear Laboratory will work on the design and support of I&C used to operate the Virginia Class submarine nuclear reactor plant.

This role involves becoming an expert in sensor technology, failure analysis, power electronics, and procedure development, collaborating with mechanical, nuclear, software, and electrical engineers to ensure safety-critical functions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or science with 4+ years related experience, or higher degrees with fewer years
• Ability to troubleshoot instrumentation and control systems for nuclear reactor plants
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

Responsibilities

• Define system-level requirements for design changes and modifications
• Troubleshoot instrumentation problems to support Virginia Class reactor plants
• Develop technical recommendations/reports for equipment or procedure improvements
• Data analysis to identify fleet issues
• Support innovation initiatives to improve I&C and minimize fleet maintenance burden

Skills

Sensor technology

Fault analysis

Power electronics

Procedure development

Data analysis

Electrical safety requirements

Project management

Interfacing with Navy personnel

Software development & quality control

Instrumentation troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Master's degree in engineering or related field

Doctorate in related field

Advanced Reactor Training Engineer / Refueling / RPCO background

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 Instrumentations and Control (I&C) Systems Engineer will work on the design and support of I&C used to operate the Virginia Class submarine nuclear reactor plant. This involves becoming an expert in one of our various areas of I&C responsibilities; these include sensor technology, failure/fault analysis, power electronics, and procedure development. The system engineer works with experts across various engineering/science disciplines (e.g., mechanical, nuclear, computer, software, and electrical) to ensure the I&C can support safe and reliable reactor protection and control safety critical functions. Typical roles and responsibilities include:

• Defining system level requirements for design changes and modifications
• Troubleshoot instrumentation problems needed to support the Virginia Class reactor plants
• Develop technical recommendations/reports for equipment or procedure improvements
• Data analysis to identify fleet issues
• Support innovation initiatives to help improve I&C and minimize fleet maintenance burden

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

The preferred candidate will have previous experience with some of the following:

• Electrical safety requirements
• Project management
• Interfacing with Navy personnel
• Working in/with Navy/Private shipyards
• Reactor Plant Instrumentation and Control
• Software development and quality control
• Instrumentation troubleshooting

The preferred candidate will have demonstrated attributes of:

• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Effective interpersonal and teaming skills
• An action oriented can-do approach that demonstrates initiative and ownership
• Strong attention to detail

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.