Mechanical Engineer, Senior

Naval Nuclear Laboratory; Town of Niskayuna (NY); On-site; USD 96,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) Savings program

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

The Naval Nuclear Laboratory seeks a Mechanical Engineer to join the Submarine Core Design team. You will perform structural evaluations of complex components for the operating fleet using ABAQUS, in-house codes and hand calculations, with ownership of your analyses and broad interaction with stakeholders.

Requirements include a Bachelors with 6+ years, or a Masters with 4 years, or a Doctorate with 1 year in a related field; or current Senior Reactor Training Engineer, Refueling Engineer, or

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 6+ years of relevant experience, or
• Master’s degree with 4+ years of relevant experience; or Doctorate with 1+ year.
• Experience with structural analysis and ABAQUS; ability to coordinate multi-disciplinary teams.
• U.S. citizenship with ability to obtain security clearance.

Skills

ABAQUS

Fortran

Matlab

Team coordination

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree in related field

Doctorate in related field

Current NNL engineer in listed roles

Tools

In-house codes

Hand calculations

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 Naval Nuclear Laboratory (NNL) is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join their team! Submarine Core Design offers unique opportunities to perform structural evaluations of complex components in support of the operating fleet. There is a large variety of different analyses performed in support of our hardware, which provides a significant learning opportunity. Analyses are performed using commercial codes, such as ABAQUS, in-house developed codes, and hand calculations. Also, there is a mix of long-term projects and quick turn-around tasks. The successful candidate will have ownership of their analyses and the necessary interactions with all stakeholders. There is a large amount of interfacing with other organizations, which will require the successful candidate to coordinate their efforts with these groups. This will also provide an increased opportunity for learning as it will expose the successful candidate to other disciples such as materials science and thermal-hydraulic performance. The unit actively supports the fleet through performance of work efforts such as continued use evaluations, service life extension requests, and updating design analyses.

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 6 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 4 years of relevant experience; or
• Doctorate degree from an accredited college or university in a related technical, engineering or science field and a minimum of 1 year of relevant experience; or
• Currently a Senior Reactor Training Engineer, Refueling Engineer, or Field (RPCO) Engineer at the Company.

Preferred Skills

• BS Degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering
• Structural analysis experience
• Experience with ABAQUS
• Ability to work on and coordinate efforts of a multi-disciplinary team
• Experience with computer scripting languages such as Fortran, Matlab, Perl etc.
• Strong communication skills - verbal and written

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

$95,700.00 - $149,600.00 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 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.