Mechanical Engineer, Advanced

Naval Nuclear Laboratory; West Mifflin (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 86,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision & Voluntary Ben

401(k) Savings & CAP

Paid Parental Leave

Flexible Work Schedules

Tuition Assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Naval Nuclear Laboratory seeks a Mechanical Engineer to develop, deploy, and support a broad range of mechanical and electronic hardware trainers used in the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program. You will handle life-cycle support, upgrades, and coordinate with government, contractor, Navy, and vendor personnel.

Some domestic travel is required. The role requires strong communication, organization, and multitasking skills, with experience in trainer programs and vendor management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related technical field with 4+ years of relevant experience; or
• Master's degree in a related field with 2+ years of relevant experience; or
• Doctorate in a related field; or
• Currently an Advanced Reactor Training Engineer, Refueling Engineer, or Field (RPCO) Engineer at the Company.

Responsibilities

• Develop, deploy, and provide life-cycle support for mechanical and electronic hardware trainers.
• Perform life-cycle support for existing trainers and plan upgrades.
• Coordinate with government, contractor, Navy, and vendor personnel to define and support trainers; maintain strong written and verbal communication.
• Manage competing demands and travel domestically as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Organization

Multitasking

Problem-solving

Self-starter

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Doctorate degree

Current NN engineering role

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

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. Looking for a lifetime career?

Job Description

The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is seeking a Mechanical Engineer. The newest team member will be responsible for the development, deployment and life‑cycle support of a wide range of mechanical and electronic hardware trainers used within the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program (NNPP). The trainers are used by Navy sailors throughout the NNPP to supplement classroom and hands‑on training to help reinforce basic and advanced engineering and equipment operation and troubleshooting fundamentals. The responsibilities include product life‑cycle support for existing trainers and planning and development of future trainer upgrades. This position requires frequent interaction with government, contractor, Navy, and vendor personnel to define and support the trainers; therefore, the preferred candidate will have strong written and verbal communication skills. Additionally, the preferred candidate will have proven organization and multitasking skills to be able to manage the competing demands of this position. Some domestic travel is required for the position.

Required Combination of Knowledge and Skill

• Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in a related technical, engineering or science field and a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience; or
• Masters degree from an accredited college or university in a related technical, engineering or science field and a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience; or
• Doctorate degree from an accredited college or university in a related technical, engineering, science field; or
• Currently an Advanced Reactor Training Engineer, Refueling Engineer, or Field (RPCO) Engineer at the Company.

Preferred Skills

• Degrees in Mechanical, Nuclear, Chemical, or Systems Engineering are preferred, but not required.
• Experience with AutoCAD or SolidWorks.
• Demonstrated strong problem‑solving skills.
• Demonstrated continuous improvement mindset.
• Experience executing work through vendors.
• Experience with the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program training program.
• Highly motivated individual/self‑starter.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven organization and multitasking skills.
• Experience developing functional requirements.

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

$86,100.00 - $134,600.00 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 Programme. 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.