Naval Nuclear Engineer Lead: Propulsion & Analysis

United States Fleet Forces Command; Kittery (ME); On-site; USD 121,000 - 157,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Fleet Forces Command seeks a Nuclear Engineer within the Head Nuclear Engineer Division (2320) at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard. This temporary position, not to exceed one year, may become permanent without further competition.

You will lead technical direction for naval nuclear propulsion analyses and reports, with stringent engineering standards. Applicants must meet ABET-based education requirements and professional licensure pathways, including FE/PE/EI or related credentials.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree meeting ABET criteria.
• Professional licensure or EI/EIT or PE eligibility.
• Successful completion of FE exam or equivalent licensure steps.
• Curriculum including core engineering science topics (math, physics, engineering basics).

Responsibilities

• Provide authoritative technical direction and oversight for complex engineering calculations, analyses, and reports on naval nuclear propulsion systems.
• Review and approve critical engineering work in the Nuclear Engineering and Planning Department.

Skills

Engineering calculations

Technical direction

Regulatory compliance

Education

ABET-accredited engineering program

FE exam / engineering licensure

Professional Engineer licensure (PE)

EI/EIT eligibility

Job description

United States Fleet Forces Command seeks a Nuclear Engineer within the Head Nuclear Engineer Division (2320) at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard. This temporary position, not to exceed one year, may become permanent without further competition.

You will lead technical direction for naval nuclear propulsion analyses and reports, with stringent engineering standards. Applicants must meet ABET-based education requirements and professional licensure pathways, including FE/PE/EI or related credentials.