Mechanical Engineer (Submarine Core Design), Associate (Entry Level)

Naval Nuclear Laboratory; Town of Niskayuna (NY); On-site; USD 64,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision

Disability Insurance

401(k) Savings

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

Flexible Work Schedules

Parental Leave

Job summary

Naval Nuclear Laboratory (NNL) seeks a skilled engineer to perform structural analyses on submarine core components. You will own analyses, interact with stakeholders, and contribute to design evaluations and service life extension requests.

The role emphasizes using ABAQUS, scripting languages, and collaboration with design teams to ensure safety and reliability of naval reactors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a related technical, engineering, or science field.
• Experience with structural analysis of complex components.
• Familiarity with ABAQUS and scripting languages (Fortran, Matlab, Perl).

Responsibilities

• Perform complex analyses to evaluate structural performance of components.
• Work with a team to refine and improve analysis methods.
• Leverage results of analyses to support decisions about multi-million dollar components.

Skills

Structural analysis

ABAQUS

Fortran

Matlab

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

ABAQUS

Fortran

Matlab

Perl

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) Submarine Core Design team 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. The unit supports design evaluations, continued use evaluations, and service life extension requests.

Day to day responsibilities

• Perform complex analyses to evaluate structural performance of our components.
• Work with a team to refine and improve analysis methods.
• Leverage results of your analyses to support decisions about multi-million dollar components.

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

• Degrees in Mechanical Engineering are preferred, but not required.
• Structural analysis experience.
• Experience with ABAQUS.
• Experience with computer scripting languages such as Fortran, Matlab, Perl etc.
• Ability to work on a team.
• Excellent writtne and verbal communication 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

$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, 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 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.