Quality Control/Assurance Process Engineer 1

BWX Technologies, Inc.; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nuclear solutions provider is seeking a Quality Control/Assurance Process Engineer 1 in Lynchburg, VA. This role involves supporting the Quality Control department by developing engineering solutions, ensuring compliance, and training personnel. Candidates should have or expect to obtain an Engineering or Physics Degree by May 2026 and must be U.S. citizens. The position supports various quality assurance processes in a pivotal industry, contributing to crucial national security and clean energy projects.

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 related to inspection equipment and quality assurance processes.
• Creates and updates drawings and procedures.
• Troubleshoot issues and develops paths forward.
• Ensures compliance to contract specifications.
• Interprets contract and drawing requirements to create/modify Operating Procedures.
• Authors customer submittals to support component certifications.
• Design/Install various types of inspection related equipment.
• Support and maintain custom and industry standard inspection related equipment.
• Train and qualify shop floor personnel on various required inspections.
• Prioritizes and coordinates multiple engineering activities.
• Performs process monitoring on applicable processes and products.
• Participates in design, testing, analysis, project management, and procurement of materials.

Skills

Engineering

Quality Assurance

Troubleshooting

Statistics

Non-Destructive Testing

Education

Engineering or Physics Degree

Job description

Quality Control/Assurance Process Engineer 1

Date: Jan 23, 2026

Location: Lynchburg, VA, US

Company: BWXT

BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT) is a company that provides safe and effective nuclear solutions for national security, clean energy, environmental remediation, nuclear medicine and space exploration. With approximately 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. Our joint ventures provide environmental remediation and nuclear operations management at more than a dozen U.S. Department of Energy and NASA 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 at www.bwxt.com.

BWXT is currently seeking early career Engineers for multiple positions!

The Engineer will provide Engineering support across various sections of the Quality Control department in the Nuclear Operations Group Lynchburg. Work areas include: Quality Assurance, Vendor Oversight, Statistics, Non-Destructive Testing, Dimensional Inspection, and Metallurgical Evaluations.

Job Description/Duties:

• Develops and delivers unique engineering solutions related to inspection equipment and quality assurance processes.
• Creates and updates drawings and procedures.
• Troubleshoot issues and develops paths forward.
• Ensures compliance to contract specifications (contract, drawing, etc.).
• Interprets contract and drawing requirements to create/modify Operating Procedures, Guidelines, Forms, and Programs.
• Authors customer submittals to support component certifications.
• Design/Install various types of inspection related equipment.
• Support and maintain custom and industry standard inspection related equipment.
• Train and qualify shop floor personnel on various required inspections.
• Prioritizes and coordinates multiple engineering activities.
• Performs process monitoring on applicable processes and products.
• 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 clearance which involves an extensive criminal and financial background investigation, drug test and 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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