Entry Level Engineer, Expended Core Programs

Naval Nuclear Laboratory; Town of Niskayuna (NY); On-site; USD 3,900 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision benefits

401(k) savings program

Tuition assistance

Job summary

The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is seeking an entry-level Engineer to connect CMMI and Capital Projects on the Naval Examination Acquisition Project (NEAP) and other early-stage recapitalization efforts. The Engineer ensures design requirements translate into safe, reliable facility and examination systems to meet sponsor needs.

You will provide input on facility requirements, plan examination capabilities, coordinate testing, and collaborate with Capital Projects, NEAP Lead Engineers, and external

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related technical, engineering or science field (or Master's).
• GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Ability to integrate diverse needs and reach consensus on technical and administrative topics.
• Experience in applying project management principles.
• Demonstrated collaboration and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical input to NEAP decisions, including facility and examination system requirements.
• Plan and champion unique examination capabilities to support tests.
• Coordinate examination system testing and facility startup.
• Interface with Capital Projects and stakeholders for NEAP execution.
• Collaborate with NEAP Lead Engineers to represent the sponsor community.
• Engage early to shape facility and system characteristics for safe operations.
• Travel occasionally to other NNL sites and external partners.

Skills

Project management

Collaboration

Teamwork

Technical communication

Systems engineering

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

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 Expended Core Programs unit within Core Materials, Manufacturing, and Irradiations (CMMI) department seeks an entry level Engineer. This role connects CMMI and Capital Projects on the Naval Examination Acquisition Project (NEAP) and other early-stage recapitalization projects. NEAP is one of the major NNL recapitalization projects to support the continued Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program expended core and irradiation testing mission; supporting development of new core designs, advance core and plant technology, naval fleet support, and safe handling and storage of spent nuclear fuel. The Engineer ensures NEAP and future recapitalization project design technical requirements are translated into efficient, safe, and reliable facility and examination systems to meet the varying test sponsor needs.

• Provide technical input to NEAP decisions, including facility and examination system functional requirements, process flow, and technology selection.


• Plan and champion unique examination capabilities to support expended core and irradiation test specimen examinations.


• Coordinate examination system testing and support facility startup.


• Act as a key interface with Capital Projects and other stakeholders responsible for program management and NEAP execution.


• Partner with NEAP Lead Engineers to represent the interests of the examination test sponsor community.


• Engage early and frequently to form facility and system characteristics that enable efficient, safe, reliable operations through effective verbal and written communication.


• Occasional travel to other NNL sites and external partners.

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

• Preferred degrees in Mechanical, Aero, or Systems Engineering


• GPA of 3.0 or higher


• Ability to integrate diverse needs and reach consensus on technical and administrative topics.


• Experience in applying project management principles.


• Demonstrated collaboration and teamwork.

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, satellite, and vendor locations.

For more than 75 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.