Rotordynamics Innovator: Development & Testing Engineer

BWX Technologies, Inc.; Oak Ridge, Northern (TN, KY); Hybrid; USD 86,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & retirement

Flexible schedule

Professional development

Inclusive culture

Mission-driven

Continuous learning

Job summary

BWX Technologies, Inc. in Tennessee seeks a Rotordynamics Development and Testing Engineer to lead engineering process innovation and testing for gas centrifuges used in UF6 enrichment.

The role requires strong rotordynamics knowledge, dynamic testing, DSP and software skills (Python, MATLAB, C++). You will drive experiments, simulations, test-system development, data analysis, and clear reporting to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering with 6 years of relevant experience, or a Master’s in Mechanical Engineering with 3 years of targeted industry experience, or a PhD in Mechanical Engineering.
• Demonstrated expertise in rotordynamics and problem-solving; dynamic testing in high-speed systems; advanced DSP methods; software development (Python, C++, MATLAB); FEA (ANSYS).
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE ‘Q’ clearance.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the resident expert on rotordynamics and develop avant-garde techniques to optimize centrifuge manufacturing and design processes.
• Champion experimental investigations and model-based simulations to resolve rotordynamics challenges and improve robustness.
• Architect and guide construction of advanced test systems with data acquisition and high-speed signal analysis to capture performance metrics.
• Lead dynamic testing initiatives for system balancing using influence coefficient methods, experimental modal analysis, and hybrid approaches.
• Independently execute sophisticated engineering projects and make informed, principled decisions.
• Prepare, document, and present engineering reports detailing testing protocols, results and recommendations.

Skills

Rotordynamics

Dynamic testing

DSP

Python

C++

MATLAB

FEA

ANSYS

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

None

Job description

BWX Technologies, Inc. in Tennessee seeks a Rotordynamics Development and Testing Engineer to lead engineering process innovation and testing for gas centrifuges used in UF6 enrichment.

The role requires strong rotordynamics knowledge, dynamic testing, DSP and software skills (Python, MATLAB, C++). You will drive experiments, simulations, test-system development, data analysis, and clear reporting to stakeholders.