Mechanical Engineer (Systems Engineering), Senior

Naval Nuclear Laboratory; West Mifflin (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 96,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision & Voluntary 
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Disability, Life & Accident Insurance

401(k) Savings program & Capital Accum

Personal & Medical Time Off

Job summary

The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to directly support the training of Navy sailors in the NNPP. You will shape, strengthen, and sustain a diverse portfolio of mechanical and electronic hardware trainers that reinforce foundational and advanced engineering, operations, and troubleshooting skills.

You will guide product life cycle support for current trainers while also helping to envision, plan, and build the next generation of training upgrades.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Guide product life cycle support for current trainers.
• Help envision, plan, and build the next generation of training upgrades.
• Collaborate with government partners, contractors, Navy personnel, and vendors.
• Balance competing priorities and maintain organized program management.

Skills

Functional requirements

Vendor management

NNPP training program

Communication skills

Organization & multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/related field

Master's degree in engineering/related field

Doctorate in engineering/related field

Current Senior Reactor Training/Refueling/Field Engineer at Naval Nuclear Laboratory

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

Step into a high impact role where your mechanical engineering expertise directly supports the training of Navy sailors in the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program (NNPP). As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you'll shape, strengthen, and sustain a diverse portfolio of mechanical and electronic hardware trainers that reinforce both foundational and advanced engineering, operations, and troubleshooting skills.

In this role, you'll guide product life cycle support for current trainers while also helping to envision, plan, and build the next generation of training upgrades. You'll collaborate frequently with government partners, contractors, Navy personnel, and vendors - making strong communication skills essential to your success.

If you excel at organization, multitasking, and balancing competing priorities, you'll thrive here. Some domestic travel is part of the job and offers opportunities to see your work in action.

This is your chance to make a lasting impact on mission critical training that prepares sailors for the challenges of naval nuclear propulsion.

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

• Experience developing functional requirements
• Experience executing work through vendors
• Experience with the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program training program
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proven organization and multitasking skills

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.