Engineer 2 - Fuel Dev & Variability Reduction

BWX Technologies, Inc.; Erwin (TN); On-site; USD 77,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Erwin, TN, seeks an Engineer 2 to evaluate engineering situations and apply standard techniques. Responsibilities include equipment design, compliance reviews, and test conduction. The ideal candidate will have a B.S. in Engineering and two years of experience, with the ability to communicate complex information effectively. This role offers a salary range of $77,000 to $116,000.

Qualifications

• Two years' engineering experience since B.S. (1 year with MS).
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE security clearance.
• Must be a U.S. citizen with no dual citizenship.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate situations and apply standard engineering techniques.
• Design and conduct tests or experiments, organize own work.
• Prepare technical documents and ensure compliance with standards.

Skills

Effective communication of complex technical information

Ability to work independently and in a team

Understanding of manufacturing technology

Knowledge of engineering policies and procedures

Education

B.S. in Engineering

Job description

Engineer 2 -- Fuel Dev & Variability Reduction

Date: Sep 17, 2025

Location: Erwin, TN, US

Company: BWXT

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.

Summary Description of Job:

Evaluates situations, selects and applies standard engineering techniques, procedures and criteria, using judgment in making minor modifications. Assignments have a clear objective and require planning and investigation of limited number of possibilities. Work is reviewed for application of sound judgement and compliance with contract technical requirements and meeting of Division policies and procedures.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs work which involves conventional types of plans investigations, structures or equipment with relatively few complex features for which there are precedents.
• Performs equipment design and development test of materials, preparation of specifications, process study, research investigations, report preparation, and other activities of limited scope requiring knowledge of principles and techniques commonly employed in the specific narrow area of assignments.
• Prepares written reports, drawings/sketches, technical documents, compliance reviews, monitors contract performance to quality and schedules, develops computer systems, technical requirements and reviews hardware for product release of manufacturing.
• Designs and conducts tests or experiments, adjusts and correlates data, organizes and plans own work.
• Applies understanding of manufacturing technology, technical process specifications, Engineering policies and procedures, QC procedures, department goals and other department and customer needs and roles.
• Develops ability to interpret technical specifications, conduct meetings, deal with customer, vendor, and other department representative, prepare time and cost estimates.

Educational Requirements of Job:

Experience Requirements of Job (Beyond educational or equivalent):

• Two (2) years' engineering experience since B.S. (1 year with MS).

Further Position Requirements:

• Ability to effectively communicate complex technical information in writing and verbally.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a multifunctional team.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE security clearance.
• Must be a U.S. citizen with no dual citizenship.

Other Job Responsibilities:

Support involves process monitoring, identifying areas of process improvement, report writing, and interacting with internal stakeholders as well as external customers. This position will be heavily focused on new technology implementation and support in the Development Lab and the Production Facility.

BWXT Salary Grade:

7.1

Pay: $77,000- $116,000

BWXT is committed to the concept of Equal Employment Opportunity. We have established procedures to ensure that all personnel actions are administered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, protected veteran or other protected status.