Electrical System Design Engineer

BWX Technologies, Inc.; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and retirement plans

Flexible work schedules and paid time

Professional development opportunities

Inclusive atmosphere that celebrates

Job summary

BWX Technologies, Inc. is seeking an Electrical System Design Engineer for its Advanced Technologies group in Lynchburg, Virginia. You will apply electrical engineering fundamentals across diverse programs, reporting to the System Design Manager.

The role emphasizes creating electrical schematics, coordinating with mechanical and nuclear engineers, and delivering documentation and analyses. A bachelor’s degree with 4+ years’ experience and strong communication is required.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in an Engineering discipline (Electrical, Mechanical or similar discipline) is required.
• A minimum of four (4) years of relevant work experience is required.
• Must have demonstrable ability to recognize and solve problems and recommend solutions to technical problems.
• Must be self-directed with minimal day-to-day supervision needed and capable of effectively working both as part of a team and independently.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
• Proficiency with standard Microsoft Office applications is required.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) or Department of Defense (DOD) security clearance, whichever is required.

Responsibilities

• Utilize relevant system requirements and interface requirements to prepare appropriate engineering documentation, drawings, analyses, reports, etc.
• Drive requirements for and support test activities/data analysis as a part of the design team.
• Support procurement activities of vendors implementing components and systems to BWXT specifications.
• Lead the creation of appropriate output documentation such as electrical schematics.
• Coordinate with other interfacing disciplines such as mechanical engineers, system engineers, nuclear engineers, and system design engineers.
• Prepare and present design results to internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Self-directed

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

ANSYS Electronics Desktop

SABER

Python

C

C#

Visual Basic

Job description

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/) .

Welcome to BWXT

We believe in empowering our employees and cultivating a dynamic workplace that fosters growth and collaboration. Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting your career, you'll find opportunities to challenge yourself, learn from seasoned experts, and contribute to nuclear innovation. We require a diverse range of skills to support our work in the markets that drive our business and welcome candidates from all backgrounds and life stages who are passionate about making a difference.

Position Overview

BWXT Advanced Technologies is seeking a highly motivated Electrical System Design Engineer. The position reports to the System Design Manager. The group supports programs for internal and external customers across Advanced Manufacturing, Medical Radioisotopes, and Nuclear Reactor Design. The ideal candidate would have a broad understanding of electrical engineering fundamentals with an interest in applying that knowledge across a variety of programs.

Location

On-site in Lynchburg, Virginia

Your Day to Day as an Electrical System Design Engineer

• Utilize relevant system requirements and interface requirements to prepare appropriate engineering documentation, drawings, analyses, reports, etc.
• Drive requirements for and support test activities/data analysis as a part of the design team.
• Support procurement activities of vendors implementing components and systems to BWXT specifications.
• Lead the creation of appropriate output documentation such as electrical schematics.
• Coordinate with other interfacing disciplines such as mechanical engineers, system engineers, nuclear engineers, and system design engineers.
• Prepare and present design results to internal and external stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in an Engineering discipline (Electrical, Mechanical or similar discipline) is required.
• A minimum of four (4) years of relevant work experience is required.
• Must have demonstrable ability to recognize and solve problems and recommend solutions to technical problems.
• Must be self-directed with minimal day-to-day supervision needed and capable of effectively working both as part of a team and independently.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
• Proficiency with standard Microsoft Office applications is required.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) or Department of Defense (DOD) security clearance, whichever is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in specifying motors, transformers, inductors, or other magnetic devices.
• General understanding of Systems Requirements, Architecture, Interface Definition, and Design.
• Proficiency in ANSYS Electronics Desktop (including Maxwell), or equivalent electromagnetic field simulation.
• Programming experience with Python, C, C#, Visual Basic or similar computer programming languages.
• Experience with the design and operation of electromechanical nuclear reactor control systems.
• Knowledge or ability to design, develop, and/or specify sensors for extreme operating environments.
• Experience with SABER or other electrical/electronic modeling software.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package, including health, dental, and retirement plans.
• Flexible work schedules and paid time off to promote a healthy work-life balance.
• Professional development opportunities, including mentorship programs and sponsorship for continuing education.
• An inclusive atmosphere that celebrates new perspectives and supports collaboration between different generations.
• The chance to be part of a mission-dri