Naval Nuclear Mechanical Engineer: Shipboard Systems Impact

Naval Nuclear Laboratory (FMP); West Mifflin (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 64,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision & Voluntary

Disability, Life & Accident Insurance

401(k) Savings plan

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

Student Debt Benefit

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Program

Job summary

The Naval Nuclear Laboratory (NNL) invites engineers to join the Fleet Reactor Mechanical organization to support FORD/NIMITZ-class aircraft carriers and submarines. You’ll work on reactor core analysis, heavy equipment, and fuel lifecycle challenges across construction to end-of-life.

Candidates should hold a related degree and be proficient in ABAQUS/ANSYS, Python, and Linux; strong communication and teamwork are essential to ensuring safe, reliable propulsion technology for the Navy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a related technical, engineering or science field.
• Experience with finite element analysis tools (ABAQUS, ANSYS) is preferred.
• Familiarity with Python, Linux, and HPC systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and teamwork.

Skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving

Written and verbal communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in related technical/engineering/science field

Master's degree in related technical/engineering/science field

Tools

ABAQUS

ANSYS

Python

Linux

High-performance computing

Job description

The Naval Nuclear Laboratory (NNL) invites engineers to join the Fleet Reactor Mechanical organization to support FORD/NIMITZ-class aircraft carriers and submarines. You’ll work on reactor core analysis, heavy equipment, and fuel lifecycle challenges across construction to end-of-life.

Candidates should hold a related degree and be proficient in ABAQUS/ANSYS, Python, and Linux; strong communication and teamwork are essential to ensuring safe, reliable propulsion technology for the Navy.