Entry Level Electrical 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 Benefits

401(k) Savings program

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Flexible Work Schedules

Tuition Assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Program

Job summary

Naval Nuclear Laboratory (NNL) seeks an Electrical Engineer for the Power Technology unit to design, analyze, and test electrical systems for shipboard instrumentation and control across naval platforms. You will work on power electronics, data acquisition, controls, and electric machines, with opportunities to prototype and qualify hardware and software.

The role emphasizes collaboration with internal and external teams, documentation, and project planning, supporting safe and reliable naval

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related technical, engineering or science field; or Master's degree in a related technical, engineering or science field.
• Experience or coursework in power electronics, controls, power systems, and/or electric machines.
• GPA of 3.0 or higher (preferred).
• Demonstrated leadership, problem solving and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform design, analysis, and testing of electrical engineering systems (power electronics, data acquisition, controls, electric machines).
• Design circuits and systems by prototyping and integrating hardware and software; perform qualification testing.
• Procure equipment to support verification and validation; collaborate with other engineers.
• Write design documents, test procedures, and generate test reports; prepare project plans.

Skills

Power electronics

Controls

Data acquisition

Electric machines

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related technical, engineering or science field

Master's degree in a related technical, engineering or science field

Job description

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

Naval Nuclear Laboratory (NNL) develops and supports nuclear propulsion systems for U. S. Navy aircraft carriers and submarines. We design the world's most advanced, safe, and reliable reactor plants. Electrical Engineers at NNL are engaged throughout their careers in the design, development, deployment, analysis, troubleshooting, and testing of electrical systems associated with shipboard instrumentation and control, power electronics, rotating equipment, and laboratory test facilities. This diversity in job opportunities provides the NNL Electrical Engineers with challenging work assignments and a means to continue gaining technical skills and broadening their experience throughout their career. The successful candidate will work in the Power Technology unit within the New Design business area and will be required to perform the various tasks and duties outlined below for various Naval platforms. The duties include:

• Perform the design, analysis, and subsequent testing in the field of electrical engineering, including, but not limited to, power electronics, data acquisition, controls, electric machines, power systems, etc.
• Perform circuit and system design by manufacturing prototypes and integrating system hardware and software and performing qualification testing
• Procure equipment to support verification and validation of design and analysis efforts
• Team with other engineers to ensure integration of activities and plans
• Interface with internal and external organizations
• Write design documents, test procedures, and generate test reports
• Prepare project plans to accomplish assigned work

Required Combination Of Knowledge And Skill

Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in a related technical, engineering or science field; or Masters degree from an accredited college or university in a related technical, engineering or science field.

Preferred Skills

• Experience or classwork in power electronics, control systems, power systems, and/or electric machines.
• GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Demonstrated leadership skills through previous work and/or academic experience.
• Demonstrated problem solving skills.
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal, teaming, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated can-do proactive approach that displays self-motivation, commitment ownership, and personal accountability.
• Effective time and management skills

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

$63,900.00 - $97,800.00 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.