Operations Process Engineer 1

BWX Technologies, Inc.; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology solutions provider in defense and energy seeks early career Engineers for various roles in their Nuclear Operations Group in Lynchburg, Virginia. The role involves developing engineering solutions, analyzing data, and ensuring compliance with contract specifications. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, possess or be pursuing an Engineering or Physics degree, and be eligible for a Department of Energy clearance. Join a company committed to innovation and national security.

Qualifications

• Must currently have or will have an Engineering or Physics Degree by May 2026.
• Must be a US Citizen with no dual citizenship.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develops and delivers unique engineering solutions in a nuclear manufacturing environment.
• Creates and updates drawings and procedures.
• Tracks, trends, and analyzes data from development efforts.
• Troubleshoots issues and develops paths forward.
• Ensures compliance to contract specifications.

Skills

Engineering support

Data analysis

Troubleshooting

Process improvement

Education

Engineering or Physics Degree

Job description

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At BWX Technologies, Inc.(NYSE: BWXT), we are People Strong, Innovation Driven. Headquartered in Lynchburg, Va.,BWXTprovides safe and effective nuclear solutions for national security, clean energy, environmental remediation, nuclear medicine and space exploration. Withapproximately 6,400 employees, BWXT has 12 major operating sites in the U.S. and Canada.We are the sole manufacturer of naval nuclear reactors for U.S. submarines and aircraft carriers. Our company supplies precision manufactured components, services and fuel for the commercial nuclear power industry across four continents. Ourjoint ventures provide environmental remediation and nuclear operations management at more than a dozen U.S. Department of Energy andNASA facilities. BWXT’s technology is driving advances in medical radioisotope production in North America and microreactors for various defense and space applications. Follow us on Twitter at @BWXTech and learn more atwww.bwxt.com.

BWXT is currently seeking early career Engineers for multiple positions!

The Engineer will provide Engineering support across various sections of the Operations department in the Nuclear Operations Group Lynchburg. Work areas include: Weld Processes, Powder Metallurgy, General Manufacturing, Machining, Assembly Operations, and Structural Design/Evaluations.

Job Description/Duties:

• Develops and delivers unique engineering solutions used in a nuclear manufacturing environment.
• Creates and updates drawings and procedures.
• Track, trend, and analyze data from development efforts and production campaigns.
• Make recommendations based upon analyzed data.
• Troubleshoot issues and develops paths forward.
• Support of shop floor operations, resolve issues and generate process improvement ideas.
• Frequent communication with customer counterparts on process and product related topics.
• Ensures compliance to contract specifications (contract, drawing, etc.)
• Utilizes Change Management Tools and Systems.
• Authors customer submittals to support component certifications.
• Prioritizes and coordinates multiple engineering activities.
• Performs process monitoring on applicable processes and products.
• Interprets contract and drawing requirements to create/modify Operating Procedures, Guidelines, Forms, and Programs.
• Participates in design, testing, analysis, project management, and procurement of materials.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications/Requirements:

• Must currently have or will have an Engineering or Physics Degree by May 2026.
• Must be a US Citizen with no dual citizenship.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) clearance.

As a federal government contractor, BWX Technologies, Inc. and any subsidiaries, affiliates and related entities (“BWXT” or the “Company”) complies with all federal, state, and local laws and customer requirements regarding COVID-19 and other health and safety protocols. As such, all BWXT new hires will be required to adhere to applicable Company COVID-19 requirements within the workplace as a condition of employment.

Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information or matter. Position requires U.S. citizenship with (no dual citizenship)ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy (DOE) security clearancewhich involves an extensive criminal and financial background investigation,drug testand previous employment reference verifications.

BWXT supports diversity and is committed to the concept of Equal Employment Opportunity. We have established procedures to ensure that all personnel actions such as recruitment, compensation, career development, benefits, company-sponsored training and social recreational programs are administered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or veteran status.

Nearest Major Market: Lynchburg

Nearest Secondary Market: Virginia

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