Senior Computer & Electrical Engineer

Naval Nuclear Laboratory; Town of Niskayuna (NY); On-site; USD 96,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision & Voluntary  Be

Disability, Life & Accident Insurance

401(k) Savings program & CAP

Personal & Medical Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Flexible Work Schedules

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Naval Nuclear Laboratory is seeking a System Infrastructure Development Computer & Electrical Engineer to design RPIC test system software and hardware for the current fleet and next-generation submarines. You will participate in project planning, design, integration, and installation of test systems in both laboratory and office settings.

The role includes leadership for new concepts and process improvements, and collaboration across teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical/engineering/science field with 6+ years of experience; or Master’s with 4+ years; or Doctorate with 1+ year.
• Alternatively currently a Senior Reactor Training Engineer, Refueling Engineer, or RPCO Engineer at NNL.

Responsibilities

• Design RPIC test system software and hardware.
• Plan, integrate, install or modify RPIC systems based on requirements.
• Develop design documentation and author software code.
• Lead for new concepts and process improvements.

Skills

MATLAB

Python

C/C++

LabVIEW

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Master's degree in a related field

Doctorate in a related field

Senior Reactor Training Engineer / Refueling Engineer / RPCO Engineer at NNL

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Visio

Arduino

Raspberry Pi

NI PXI/PXIe

Job description

About Us

Working at the Naval Nuclear Laboratory we foster pride in belonging to an organization whose culture is made up of these core values: Trust, Empowerment, and Collaboration. Our company promotes a positive culture while ensuring the safety and reliability of our nation's naval nuclear reactors, and training the Sailors who operate those reactors in the U.S. Navy's submarines and aircraft carrier Fleets.

Job Description

The System Infrastructure Development (SID) Computer & Electrical Engineer has design responsibilities of Reactor Plant Instrumentation and Control (RPIC) test system software and hardware projects which support the existing fleet and next generation class of submarines. This work covers project planning, hardware & software design and integration, installation or modification of RPIC test systems based on stakeholder user stories and requirements. Team members perform a mix of hands‑on work in the laboratory environment where systems are designed and tested as well as office‑based work to develop design documentation and author software code. Additional responsibilities include leadership for new concepts and approaches, and process improvement initiatives.

Required Combination of Knowledge and Skill

Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in a related technical, engineering or science field and a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience; or Masters degree from an accredited college or university in a related technical, engineering or science field and a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience; or Doctorate degree from an accredited college or university in a related technical, engineering or science field and a minimum of 1 year of relevant experience; or Currently a Senior Reactor Training Engineer, Refueling Engineer, or Field (RPCO) Engineer at the Company.

Preferred Skills

• Ability to work with programming languages such as MATLAB, Python, C/C++, Fortran, or LabVIEW.
• Ability to use drawing and design tools like AutoCAD or Microsoft Visio.
• Understanding of embedded controller platforms, including Arduino, Raspberry Pi, and NI PXI/PXIe systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve equipment or software issues efficiently.
• Experience working within an Agile Scrum development team.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly and concisely.
• Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships across teams and locations.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with others to complete projects on schedule.

Compensation and Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision & Voluntary Benefits
• Disability, Life & Accident Insurance
• 401(k) Savings program & Capital Accumulation Plan
• Personal & Medical Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Flexible Work Schedules
• Tuition Assistance for Eligible Employees
• Student Debt Benefit Personal Time Off Sell Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness Program
• Visit us online to view all NNL benefits!

Pay Range

$95,700.00 - $149,600.00 annually
Salary information provided is a general guideline only. Annual salary is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is operated for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) by Fluor Marine Propulsion, LLC (FMP), a wholly owned subsidiary of Fluor Corporation. Naval Nuclear Laboratory personnel are FMP employees who work at four DOE facilities: Bettis Atomic Power Laboratory, Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory, Kenneth A. Kesselring Site, and Naval Reactors Facility, and at the U.S. Department of Defense‑owned Nuclear Power Training Unit‑Charleston. FMP employees also have an established presence at numerous shipyards and vendor locations. For nearly 70 years, the Naval Nuclear Laboratory has developed advanced nuclear propulsion technology, provided technical support, and trained world‑class nuclear operators to ensure the safe and reliable operation of our nation’s submarine and aircraft carrier Fleets. The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is a national asset solely dedicated to the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program. We rely on the dedication and innovation of our nearly 8000 engineers, scientists, technicians, and support personnel.

All candidates must be U.S. citizens. Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified matter. FMP is a government contractor and maintains a drug‑free workplace and workforce. All candidates must be able to pass a drug test in compliance with FMP company policy and 10 CFR 707. Marijuana is a Federal Schedule I controlled substance and illegal under Federal Law. Therefore, FMP is required to test for marijuana.

Fluor Marine Propulsion, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by federal, state, or local law.