Examinations Infrastructure Electrical Engineer, Entry Level

Lehigh Heavy Forge Corporation; Idaho Falls (ID); On-site; USD 64,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision & Voluntary

Disability, Life & Accident Insurance

401(k) Savings & Capital Accumulation

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Flexible Work Schedules

Tuition Assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Program

Job summary

Naval Nuclear Laboratory is seeking an Entry-Level Electrical Engineer to support examinations infrastructure. You will assist in maintaining electrical systems, tools, and facilities used to conduct hardware examinations and tests, enabling reliable assessments of components.

The role emphasizes learning, collaboration with senior engineers, and adherence to safety and quality requirements in a high-security environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's 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.
• GPA of 3.2 or higher is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve electrical examination infrastructure and related equipment.
• Assist in setup, configuration, and checkout of electrical examination systems (power supplies, instrumentation, data acquisition, control hardware).
• Troubleshoot electrical and electronic issues across systems and coordinate with senior engineers and maintenance staff to resolve problems.
• Maintain schematics, wiring diagrams, and documentation; manage equipment status and calibration routines.
• Contribute to system readiness, calibrations, and functional checks to ensure safe examination execution.

Skills

Circuits

Instrumentation

Control systems

Problem solving

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

The Entry-Level Electrical Engineer - Examinations Infrastructure Support will assist in maintaining and improving the electrical systems, tools, and facilities used to conduct examinations and tests of hardware components. Our unit's mission is to provide robust, reliable examination infrastructure that enables accurate assessment of critical hardware components. Responsibilities include supporting the setup, configuration, and checkout of electrical examination systems (such as power supplies, signal conditioning, instrumentation, data acquisition and control hardware), troubleshooting electrical and electronic issues, and coordinating with senior engineers, technicians, and IT/maintenance personnel to resolve hardware and software problems. The engineer will help maintain schematics and wiring diagrams, documentation, configuration records, and equipment status, and will contribute to system readiness activities, calibrations, and functional checks to ensure reliable and safe execution of examinations.

This position is suited for a recent electrical engineering graduate with strong technical aptitude in circuits, instrumentation, and control systems, solid problem-solving skills, and the ability to learn new tools and processes quickly. The engineer will work in a team environment, supporting exam operations, participating in post-exam reviews and continuous improvement efforts, and helping to identify opportunities to increase the reliability, usability, and maintainability of electrical examination infrastructure. Clear written and verbal communication, attention to detail, and adherence to electrical safety, security, and quality requirements are essential.

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

Degree in Electrical Engineering

GPA odf 3.2 or higher

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

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.