BBGN Propulsion Plant Integration Engineer

Naval Nuclear Laboratory (FMP); West Mifflin (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 64,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision & Voluntary

Disability, Life & Accident Insurance

401(k) Savings program & Capital Accum

Personal & Medical Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Flexible Work Schedules

Tuition Assistance

Student Debt Benefit

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Wellness Program

Job summary

The 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. This hands-on, systems-level role sits at the intersection of ship design, plant engineering, operations, and Navy decision-making.

The successful candidate will perform system analyses, develop concepts of operation, validate design compliance with fleet requirements, and coordinate with the Lead Design Yard, BPMI, and Navy

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or Master's degree in a related technical, engineering or science field.
• Demonstrated self-starter with ability to take an ambiguous task, structure the work and drive to closure.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple parallel technical issues.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Navy propulsion experience

Systems thinking

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related technical field

Master's degree in a related technical field

Job description

The 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. This hands-on, systems-level role sits at the intersection of ship design, plant engineering, operations, and Navy decision-making.

The successful candidate will perform system analyses, develop concepts of operation, validate design compliance with fleet requirements, and coordinate with the Lead Design Yard, BPMI, and Navy