Experienced Mechanical Engineer

Naval Nuclear Laboratory (FMP); West Mifflin (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Voluntary Benefits

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Accident Insurance

401(k) Savings Program

Capital Accumulation Plan

Personal Time Off

Medical Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Flexible Work Schedules

Tuition Assistance

Student Debt Benefit

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Wellness Program

Job summary

Naval Nuclear Laboratory (FMP) is seeking a Principal Engineer to provide technical oversight and leadership for the manufacture of nuclear reactor core components across multiple naval programs. You will resolve complex technical issues, drive process improvements, and mentor early-career engineers to ensure quality and reliability.

The role requires U.S. citizenship, a technical degree, and 3–9+ years of experience in manufacturing or QA environments, with a strong emphasis on collaboration

Qualifications

• U.S. citizens with a degree in a technical, engineering, or science field.
• 3–9+ years of experience depending on the degree level.
• Experience in manufacturing or quality assurance environments and strong collaboration skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical oversight and leadership for the manufacture of nuclear reactor core components.
• Drive process improvements across naval programs.
• Mentor and guide early-career engineers.
• Resolve complex technical issues and ensure quality across production lines.

Skills

Technical Oversight

Nuclear Reactor Core Manufacturing

Production Process Improvement

Technical Issue Resolution

Mentorship

Risk Mitigation

Quality Assurance

Collaboration

Written Communication

Verbal Communication

Project Management

Technical Review

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

The Principal Engineer provides technical oversight and leadership for the manufacture of nuclear reactor core components across multiple naval programs. Key duties include resolving complex technical issues, driving process improvements, and mentoring early-career engineers.

Requirements:

Candidates must be U.S. citizens with a degree in a technical, engineering, or science field and 3 to 9+ years of experience depending on the degree level. Experience in manufacturing or quality assurance environments and strong collaboration skills are preferred.

Key Skills:

• Technical Oversight
• Nuclear Reactor Core Manufacturing
• Production Process Improvement
• Technical Issue Resolution
• Mentorship
• Risk Mitigation
• Quality Assurance
• Collaboration
• Written Communication
• Verbal Communication
• Project Management
• Technical Review

Benefits:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits
• Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• 401(k) Savings Program
• Capital Accumulation Plan
• Personal Time Off
• Medical Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Flexible Work Schedules
• Tuition Assistance
• Student Debt Benefit
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness Program