Research and Test Reactor Quality Control Engineer

BWX Technologies, Inc.; Virginia; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and retirement benefits

Professional development

Inclusive work culture

Job summary

BWX Technologies, Inc. in Lynchburg, Virginia, is seeking a Research and Test Reactor Quality Control Engineer. The role provides on‑the‑floor support to QC teams, developing inspection methods, documenting processes, and ensuring contract requirements are met.

You will perform dimensional inspections and NDT, support audits, and drive continuous quality improvements. A Bachelor's in Engineering or Physics and 2+ years of experience are required, along with US citizenship and DOE clearance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Physics.
• At least 2 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to obtain DOE clearance.
• Strong technical writing and communication skills.
• US Citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Perform dimensional inspections and NDT across assigned product lines.
• Develop, document, and maintain inspection methods to meet design and contract requirements.
• Support qualification, troubleshooting, and improvement of inspection equipment and processes.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within quality control and inspection workflows.
• Conduct internal audits and support customer audits and regulatory reviews.
• Provide technical input for proposals, development efforts, and specification reviews.
• Participate in incident investigations and support root‑cause analysis.
• Prepare reports, change requests, specifications, and safety evaluations.
• Train and mentor inspectors to ensure consistent application of quality standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong written and verbal comms

Technical writing

Team collaboration

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Physics

Tools

Inspection equipment

NDT methods

Quality systems

Job description

At BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT), we are People Strong, Innovation Driven. A U.S.-based company, BWXT is a Fortune 1000 and Defense News Top 100 manufacturing and engineering innovator that provides safe and effective nuclear solutions for global security, clean energy, environmental restoration, nuclear medicine and space exploration. With more than 7,800 employees, BWXT has 14 major operating sites in the U.S., Canada and the U.K. 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 restoration and operations management at 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. For more information, visit www.bwxt.com . Follow us on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/bwx-technologies/mycompany/?viewAsMember=true) , X (https://twitter.com/BWXT) , Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/BWXTech) and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/bwxtechnologies/) .

Welcome to BWXT

Position Overview:

The RTR Quality Control Engineer provides direct floor support to the UPRR Research and Test Reactors Quality Control team. This role works closely with the QC FLM, Quality Assurance, Process Engineering, and Operations to ensure effective inspection practices and overall quality compliance.

Location:

On-site in Lynchburg, Virginia

Your Day to Day as a Research and Test Reactor Quality Control Engineer:

• Perform dimensional inspections and non‑destructive testing (NDT) across assigned product lines.
• Develop, document, and maintain inspection methods that ensure components meet design and contract requirements.
• Support qualification, troubleshooting, and improvement of inspection equipment and processes.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within quality control and inspection workflows.
• Conduct internal audits and support customer audits and regulatory reviews.
• Provide technical input for proposals, development efforts, and specification reviews.
• Participate in incident investigations and support root‑cause analysis.
• Prepare reports, change requests, specifications, and safety evaluations.
• Train and mentor inspectors to ensure consistent application of quality standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Physics.
• At least 2 years of relevant experience.
• Capable of developing processes, procedures, and equipment specifications based upon customer specifications.
• Possess strong technical writing skills.
• Demonstrate superior written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment to anticipate and address complex technical issues.
• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) clearance.

Preferred Additional Qualifications:

• Familiarity with dimensional inspections.
• Quality control experience.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package, including health, dental, and retirement plans.
• Professional development opportunities, including mentorship programs and sponsorship for continuing education.
• An inclusive atmosphere that celebrates new perspectives and supports collaboration between different generations.
• The chance to be part of a mission-driven organization making a positive impact on the future of energy.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and training to grow throughout your career!

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