Naval Propulsion Mechanical Engineer – Design & Analysis

Naval Nuclear Laboratory; West Mifflin (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 86,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision

Disability, Life & Accident Insurance

401(k) Savings & CAP

Personal Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Flexible Work Schedules

Tuition Assistance

Student Debt Benefit

Job summary

The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join our team supporting development of the next generation of naval propulsion plants for the Navy. The role offers diverse assignments to build design and project management skills and to drive new technology into shipboard applications.

A knowledgeable staff provides mentoring and opportunities to gain experience through design, analysis and testing of propulsion components, with collaboration across electrical, thermal,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related technical, engineering or science field with 4+ years of relevant experience.
• Master's degree in a related field with 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Doctorate in a related field is acceptable.
• Current Advanced Reactor Training Engineer, Refueling Engineer, or RPCO Engineer at the Company.

Responsibilities

• Design, analysis, and testing support of naval propulsion components and technologies.
• Develop improved manufacturing processes to reduce cost and development span times.
• Component/system design, analysis, and support of secondary system development.
• Design and analysis of reactor plant structures.
• Integrate the mechanical work with the broader propulsion plant design team across disciplines.

Skills

Strong written and verbal comms

Explain complex tech clearly

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree + 4+ years

Master's degree + 2+ years

Doctorate in related field

Advanced Reactor Training / RPCO Engineer

Job description

The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join our team supporting development of the next generation of naval propulsion plants for the Navy. The role offers diverse assignments to build design and project management skills and to drive new technology into shipboard applications.

A knowledgeable staff provides mentoring and opportunities to gain experience through design, analysis and testing of propulsion components, with collaboration across electrical, thermal,