Computer Engineer or Electrical Engineer

Naval Nuclear Laboratory; West Mifflin (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 86,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision & Voluntary

401(k) Savings plan

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is hiring an Electrical Engineer or Computer Engineer to join the System Verification and Validation Unit. The role focuses on testing and troubleshooting hardware and software in shipboard embedded control systems, ensuring reliability for naval reactors and subsystems.

Candidates should have a technical degree with 2–4+ years of relevant experience or higher, and be prepared to work in a collaborative lab environment with hands-on testing and qualification

Qualifications

• Bachelors, Masters, or Doctorate in a technical, engineering, or science field with required experience.
• Experience in testing and troubleshooting hardware/software in embedded systems.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop test procedures and automated methods for hardware/software qualification.
• Perform hands-on and automated testing to verify designs.
• Troubleshoot issues discovered during test and fleet operation.
• Become a subject matter expert in I&C system design, operation, and maintenance.

Skills

Embedded testing

I&C systems

Troubleshooting

Electrical/Computer engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree in related field

Doctorate in related field

Job description

About Us

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 Naval Nuclear Laboratory is a unique, mission-driven organization that develops in-house nuclear reactor instrumentation and control systems for the U.S. Navy's aircraft carriers, submarines, and future platforms. Within NNL, the System Verification and Validation Unit is seeking a highly motivated Electrical Engineer or Computer Engineer with a strong interest in testing and troubleshooting hardware and software. You will be placed at the cutting edge of naval nuclear control suites to ensure operational excellence by qualifying reactor plant embedded systems. This role is well suited for an engineer who thrives in a collaborative setting and wants hands‑on experience operating prototypic shipboard equipment in a laboratory environment.

• Developing test procedures and automated methods for hardware and software qualification
• Performing hands‑on and automated testing to verify the technical adequacy of designs
• Troubleshooting issues discovered during test and fleet operation
• Becoming a subject matter expert in the design, operation, and maintenance of I&C systems

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

• Prior testing and troubleshooting experience in microprocessor-based embedded control systems
• System or operational experience on naval or commercial nuclear reactor plants
• Strong Academic performance - Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 GPA Scale
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to communicate information in a clear and concise manner

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.