Entry Level Nuclear Engineer and Physicist Nuclear

Naval Nuclear Laboratory (FMP); Town of Niskayuna (NY); On-site; USD 64,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision

Disability, Life & Accident Insurance

401(k) Savings program

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

Student Debt Benefit

EAP

Wellness Program

Flexible Work Schedules

Job summary

Naval Nuclear Laboratory is seeking an engineer to contribute to the Core Thermal Design unit, focusing on thermal performance and hydraulics for the Columbia Class submarine program. The role involves simulations, evaluations, and supportive design activities across cross-functional teams.

Candidates should have a related engineering or science degree (BS or MS) and demonstrate experience with simulations, heat transfer, and fluid flow.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a related engineering or science field.

Responsibilities

• Design, manufacture, and deploy the reactor core for the Columbia Class submarine with a focus on thermal performance and hydraulics.
• Perform computer simulations, materials evaluation, and safety analyses.
• Contribute to design reviews, operations support, and assessment of manufacturing procedures and systems.
• Develop improvements in thermal hydraulic methods and design procedures for current and future submarines.
• Collaborate with cross-functional design teams, core manufacturing, and materials/fluids technology groups.

Skills

Heat transfer

Fluid flow

Nuclear engineering basics

Computational simulations

Written & verbal communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree in related 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

This is an engineering position with the Core Thermal Design unit within NNL Submarine Programs. Our engineering team works in designing, manufacturing, and deploying the reactor core for the new COLUMBIA Class submarine with a focus on thermal performance and reactor hydraulics. Our work includes computer simulation, materials evaluation, design reviews, operations support, safety analyses as well as assessment of manufacturing procedures and systems. This work is challenging and requires developing improvements in both thermal hydraulic methods and design procedures to benefit COLUMBIA and future submarine classes. To be successful, we work closely with other groups on the design team, core manufacturing, and both materials and fluids technology development groups.

Required Combination Of Knowledge And Skill

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

Preferred Skills

• Coursework/background in heat transfer, fluid flow, and basic nuclear engineering
• Coursework/experience working with computer simulations
• Good written and verbal communications skills
• Experience working on technical teams

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.