Chief Nuclear Engineer - Lead Reactor Design & Systems

BWX Technologies, Inc.; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 112,000 - 177,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental plans

Flexible schedules

Professional development

Inclusive culture

Mission-driven

Job summary

BWX Technologies, Inc. in Lynchburg, Virginia seeks a Chief Engineer to lead the development of a novel nuclear reactor and plant from design through delivery and testing. You will serve as the technical design authority and lead a multidisciplinary engineering team.

This role requires 15+ years in nuclear engineering, a degree in engineering or physics, strong leadership and communication, and the ability to obtain a DOE/DOD security clearance. Travel ~20% and U.S. citizenship are prerequisites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or Physics.
• Minimum 15 years of relevant work experience.
• Experience in nuclear reactor design.
• Experience leading technical teams on medium to large projects.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong technical decision-making abilities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced development environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Project).
• Willingness to travel ~20%.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE or DOD security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the technical integrity of the reactor and plant design.
• Define key technical approaches.
• Facilitate technical problem resolution among disciplines and stakeholders.
• Work with Engineering management to ensure high quality engineering work products.
• Collaborate with Program Management, Systems Engineering, and Quality Assurance to identify requirements and craft innovative solutions.
• Develop verification plans with Systems Engineering and Testing.
• Coordinate interface between manufacturing, procurement, and design.
• Lead review and disposition of non-conformances during manufacturing and assembly.
• Review engineering deliverables for technical adequacy.
• Collaborate with customers, suppliers, and partners on reactor plant development.
• Oversee vendor activities and technical oversight.

Skills

Nuclear reactor design

Leadership

Communication

Decision making

Project management

Team leadership

Security clearance

US citizenship

Travel ~20%

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or Physics

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

BWX Technologies, Inc. in Lynchburg, Virginia seeks a Chief Engineer to lead the development of a novel nuclear reactor and plant from design through delivery and testing. You will serve as the technical design authority and lead a multidisciplinary engineering team.

This role requires 15+ years in nuclear engineering, a degree in engineering or physics, strong leadership and communication, and the ability to obtain a DOE/DOD security clearance. Travel ~20% and U.S. citizenship are prerequisites.