Naval Nuclear Mechanical Engineer: Propulsion & Design

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

Disability, Life & Accident Insurance

401(k) Savings program & Capital Accum

Personal & Medical Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Flexible Work Schedules

Tuition Assistance for Eligible Empl

Student Debt Benefit Personal Time Off

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Wellness Program

Job summary

Naval Nuclear Laboratory seeks a Mechanical Engineer to support development of advanced naval propulsion plants. You will engage in design, analysis, and testing, collaborate with electrical, thermal, and structural engineers, and drive new technology into shipboard applications.

With mentoring available and diverse assignments, you will grow technical skills while delivering on strategic objectives in a fast-paced environment. Strong communication and project management are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to clearly communicate complex technical concepts.
• Project management skills to prioritize and schedule work.

Responsibilities

• Design, analysis, and testing support for naval propulsion components and technologies.
• Develop improved manufacturing processes to reduce cost and lead times.
• Provide design and analysis support for secondary system development.
• Design and analyze reactor plant structures.
• Integrate mechanical design with propulsion team (electrical/thermal/structural/nuclear).

Skills

Communication skills

Project management

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related technical field

Master's degree in a related technical field

Doctorate degree in a related technical field

Advanced Reactor Training Engineer / Refueling Engineer / RPCO Engineer (within the company)

Job description

Naval Nuclear Laboratory seeks a Mechanical Engineer to support development of advanced naval propulsion plants. You will engage in design, analysis, and testing, collaborate with electrical, thermal, and structural engineers, and drive new technology into shipboard applications.

With mentoring available and diverse assignments, you will grow technical skills while delivering on strategic objectives in a fast-paced environment. Strong communication and project management are essential.