AUKUS Engineer 6

BWX Technologies, Inc.; Erwin (TN); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

BWX Technologies, Inc. is seeking an AUKUS Engineer 6 for on-site work in Erwin, Tennessee. You will provide expert guidance to engineering and scientific staff, develop novel solutions, and lead major projects involving advanced materials and processes.

The role requires strong communication, independent work, and the ability to collaborate across teams. The position emphasizes evaluating new knowledge impacts on current programs and may involve acting as a technical consultant. U.S.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering required; sixteen years of engineering experience since degree (MS reduces to fifteen).
• Excellent written and verbal communication of complex technical information.
• Ability to work independently and on multifunctional teams.
• Experience writing test plans for process development and production equipment.
• Ability to write technical reports and proposals with technical justification.
• Moderate interaction with customers on schedules and technical issues.
• Ability to plan and lead engineering efforts for major projects.

Responsibilities

• Provides expert guidance and direction to engineering and scientific personnel in developing new products, processes, materials, and analyses.
• Develops solutions to problems requiring knowledge of engineering and other disciplines.
• Continuously evaluates impact of new knowledge on projects and opportunities.
• May function as a technical consultant to other sections involved in development or manufacture of very complex components.
• Reviews technical proposals for technical accuracy, conceptual appropriateness and manufacturing capability.
• Maintains liaison with internal and external groups on technical matters.

Skills

Effective communication

Independent & team work

Write/test plans

Technical reporting

Proposals & business case

Customer communication

Lead engineering effort

Education

B.S. Engineering

Job description

Nuclear Fuel Services (NFS) is a division of BWX Technologies. 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 effective nuclear solutions for global security, clean energy, environmental restoration, nuclear medicine and space exploration. With more than 7,800 employees, BWXT has 14 major operating sites in the U.S., Canada and the U.K. We are the sole manufacturer of naval nuclear reactors for U.S. submarines and aircraft carriers. Our company supplies precision manufactured components, services and fuel for the commercial nuclear power industry across four continents. Our joint ventures provide environmental restoration and operations management at a dozen U.S. Department of Energy and NASA facilities. BWXT’s technology is driving advances in medical radioisotope production in North America and microreactors for various defense and space applications. For more information, visit www.bwxt.com . Follow us on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/bwx-technologies/mycompany/?viewAsMember=true) , X (https://twitter.com/BWXT) , Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/BWXTech) and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/bwxtechnologies/) .

Requisition Number: [[id]]

AUKUS Engineer 6

Position Overview:

Responsible for working in selected aspects of an engineering or scientific discipline related to the overall objectives of a project, assignment or area of expertise. Functions as an expert for assignments involving new technology that may feature nonstandard materials and processes. Assignments are given in terms of broad, general objective and limits. Supervision is essentially administrative.

Location:

On-site in Erwin, Tennessee.

Your Day to Day as an AUKUS Engineer 6:

1. Provides expert guidance and direction to engineering and scientific personnel in developing and researching new products, processes, materials, and analyses.

2. Develops solutions to problems requiring knowledge of engineering and/or other scientific/technical disciplines. Develops an understanding of such problems, which can be communicated to other technical persons less familiar with specific field of specialization.

3. Continuously evaluates the impact of new scientific, engineering, and technological knowledge on the division's project and future opportunities.

4. May function as a technical consultant to other sections involved in the development or manufacture of very complex components.

5. Reviews technical proposals generated by the section for technical accuracy, conceptual appropriateness and manufacturing capability.

6. Maintains Liaison with individuals and units within and outside the organization with responsibility for acting independently on technical matters pertaining to areas of expertise and responsibility.

Required Qualifications:

B. S. -- Engineering

Sixteen years' engineering experience since B. S. degree (fifteen years with M.S. degree)

Other Qualifications:

• Ability to effectively communicate complex technical information in writing and verbally.

• Ability to work both independently and as part of a multifunctional team.

• Write and execute test plans for process development and improvement projects to be performed at bench scale and in production equipment.

• Write technical reports for projects and investigations.

• Write proposals that contain a technical justification and business case for future process development projects.

• Communicate with customers on project schedule and technical issues.

• Plan and lead engineering effort for projects of major significance.

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Salary Grade Level 11.1

Pay: $[[cust_salaryMin]] - $[[cust_salaryMax]]

The base salary range for this position in [[stateProvince]] at the start of employment is expected to be between $[[cust_salaryMin]] and $[[cust_salaryMax]] per year. However, the base salary offered is based on local job market factors, and may vary further depending on factors specific to the selected job candidate, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. Subject to these considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, such as an annual cash incentive in addition to a full range of medical, retirement, and/or other benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided at such time the selected job candidate receives an offer of employment. If hired, the selected job candidate will be employed 'at-will,’ unless employed at a location and in a position subject to a collective bargaining agreement. The company further reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment, compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, company or individual department/team performance, and other market factors.

As a federal government contractor, BWX Technologies, Inc. and any subsidiaries, affiliates and related entities (“BWXT” or the “Company”) complies with all federal, state, and local laws and customer requirements regarding health and safety protocols. As such, all BWXT new hires will be required to adhere to applicable Company health and safety requirements within the workplace as a condition of employment.

All candidates must be U.S. citizens. Selected applicants are required to successfully complete a pre-employment check and drug screening. In addition, the position may require the ability to obtain and maintain applicable federal eligibility requirements for access to classified/sensitive information or matter which involves an extensive criminal and financial background investigation, drug test, previous employment, and reference verifications.

BWXT is committed to the concept of Equal Employment Opportunity. We have established procedures to ensure that all personnel actions such as recruitment, compensation, career development, benefits, company-sponsored training and social recreational programs are administered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, protected veteran or other protected status.

BWX Technologies, Inc. and its affiliates and subsidiaries (BWXT) is not responsible for and does not accept any liability for fees or other costs associated with resumes or candidates presented by recruiters or employment agencies, unless a binding, written recruitment agreement between BWXT and the recruiter or agency exists prior to the presentation of candidates or resumes to BWXT and includes the specific services, job openings, and fees to be paid (“Agreement”). BWXT may consider any candidate for whom a recruiter or agency has submitted an unsolicited resume and explicitly reserves the right to hire such candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency unless an Agreement is in place prior to presentation and such Agreement explicitly encompasses the job opening for which such fees or costs are sought. An email, verbal or other informal contact with any person within BWXT will not create a binding agreement. Agencies or recruiters without an Agreement are directed not to contact any hiring managers of BWXT with recruiting inquiries or resumes. Recruiters and agencies interested in partnering with BWXT may contact BWXT’s Talent Acquisition team at [e-mail]. #LI-BT1